Gap years have changed quite a bit over the last decade, moving beyond global travel and volunteering to any activities (travel or no travel) that contribute to personal growth, and
Profiles of three Harvard students who took gap time before or during college. (Harvard College News, 12/18/2025). Click here
Isaiah is spending his gap year in Seoul to study Korean, since while he grew up surrounded by Korean culture, he never managed to get a good grasp of the
By Katherine Stievater Gap Year Solutions has always focused on college readiness. Data has consistently shown that one-third of first-year students don’t return to their college the next year. From our start
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 found that nearly 6% of K-12 students were
Discusses resetting the gap year model and the role of admissions professionals in this (Inside Higher Ed, 10/20/2025). Link here
Focuses on gap years helping with maturity, clarity, and strategic application enhancement (Crimson Education, 10/7/2025). Click here
Explains gap years as opportunities for learning differently with internships, community service, and travel, emphasizing intentional planning (Tivnu, 9/30/2025). Click here.
For decades, the path was straightforward: graduate from high school, attend college, secure a job, and enjoy financial stability. Parents saved, students borrowed, and the diploma became shorthand for employability. But in 2025, that script is breaking down.
