by Katherine Stievater Powerful Research Tool The emergence of generative AI has fundamentally changed how families approach gap year research. Tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google Gemini can instantly compile […]
by Katherine Stievater Did you know homeschooling in the U.S. has doubled in just a few years? The Department of Education and Census Bureau …
by Katherine Stievater Couldn’t agree more with the opinion expressed by Dr. Carol Langlois and Becky Mulholland in their recent Inside Higher …
We are so excited to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Gap Year Solutions this year! We've seen a lot of change since 2015. Here are some of the biggest trends
We are introducing a new feature in our blog that gives our students a chance to reflect on their gap year. We’re …
By Katherine Stievater Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in a Gap Year panel for admitted Duke University students. It was …
At Gap Year Solutions, we sometimes interview students who are not a fit for a Gap Year program because they are managing …
By Katherine Stievater This past fall, I traveled to South Africa. I’d been looking forward to this site visit for a long …
by Katherine Stievater After the fall semester, I spend time with our students downloading their learnings, and making sure their spring plan …
Katherine Stievater, Founder, Gap Year Solutions Not to be cliché, but this is a time that people tend to focus on being …

