“It Takes Courage to Grow Up & Become who you really are.” ~E.E. Cummings
A GAP year is a focused, finite period of time in which an individual takes a deliberate break from his or her current academic path in order to explore other interests. It is not a vacation. It may indeed be fun, adventurous, and exciting, but it should also have a distinct structure and goals.
A GAP year is an opportunity to develop a new skill, gain life experience, explore new parts of the world, learn a new language, and consider how certain interests may fit into a long term plan of educational, professional, and personal enrichment.
- It’s an extra year for growing up.
- Time to mature.
- Time to gain confidence.
- Time to explore.
- Time to process the past.
- Time to change gears.
- Time to look ahead.
- Time to make plans.
- Time for a curricular, athletic, or life boost.
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Interested in learning about all your options? Contact Select College Admissions today to plan your GAP year.