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What to Do When Your Teen Isn’t Ready For College

Posted May 21, 2019, 2:00 pm by Brittany Sulc

In high school, I was the kid parents would kill to have. I didn’t party. I didn’t ditch class. I cried freshman year because I couldn’t find room 113 and...

Our 2019 Guide to Gap Year Programs

Posted April 16, 2019, 6:00 pm by Marie Schwartz

After spending 12 years working toward high school graduation, perhaps the thought of heading back into the classroom for another four years has you feeling a bit restless. Maybe you’d...

Gap Year Programs in the Big City

Posted February 28, 2019, 1:00 pm by Sarah Good

So you’ve decided to take a gap year. Now it’s time to consider your options: Are you looking for a service project in a rural village? A few months of...

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Gap Years and Other Ideas For Teens Unsure About College

Posted February 19, 2019, 1:00 pm by Sarah Good

Not every student is excited about going to college. Sometimes they need a little push; and sometimes college just isn’t in their headlights. The simple truth is: The four-year college...

Why A Gap Year is Important Before College

Posted January 30, 2019, 1:00 am by Marie Schwartz

Do you yearn to be in the real world and discover life beyond a classroom? Consider a gap year before college. Whether you spend it volunteering, traveling, interning, or working,...

7 Gap Year Programs That Are Real Adventures

Posted January 28, 2019, 8:00 pm by Emily Loring Good

Updated July 2024 Taking a gap year after high school may sound a little rebellious, like breaking from the formula you’ve spent years hearing about. The truth is that college...

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