Times have definitely changed in the past few decades, with many schools now encouraging gap years. In fact, many colleges view candidates with gap years on their resumes as more likely to be ready for college, and also actively welcome…
This past year, more than ever, has seen a rise in the popularity of taking a gap year. In fact, some schools even encourage gap years, to ensure students are prepared to enter their college years. In fact, a report…
This year, more students than ever before are looking into the idea of a gap year. Traditionally, gap years have been utilized as a time for students to gain world experience before entering their college path. Gap years are not…
Students are still facing a drastically-altered landscape of college admissions due to the pandemic, leaving many students searching for alternatives to the traditional college path. One of these alternatives has been rapidly increasing in popularity: the gap year. Deferring admission…
Medical school, in the best of circumstances, is challenging, and having to learn virtually might add stress and further complications. If spending your first year in medical school in virtual classes isn’t a good fit for your learning style, then…
For graduating seniors and juniors alike, COVID-19 has upended every plan for college. Incoming freshmen are opting to accept last-minute offers from in-state universities to live at home or are frustrated with the lack of tuition discounts when faced with…
Every year, seniors weigh their options for that coming fall—everything from gap years to which route is the fastest path to an affordable degree. Many articles note the time and money theoretically saved by transferring from a community college to…
The traditional narrative for most high school students has been narrowly focused on a path straight into college almost immediately after graduation. Though many students are still following that path, others are choosing a less traditional route. Many schools, including…
Kristen Moon, the founder of MoonPrep.com, explains in this article the purpose of the “gap year” and the financial benefits of 529 College Savings Plans. One unexpected use of 529 Plans is funding a gap year, through qualifying programs. Outward…
In a Huffpost blog, the website The College Tourist outlines 10 ways the Land Down Under can fulfill college students’ wanderlust. From selfies with the local wildlife (and Australia has a LOT of wildlife) to the timeless social scene, to…
