Senior Gap Year

Gap Year

Students may also choose to take a Gap Year, a break from a traditional educational program, before they begin their studies at a two or four-year college. Gap Year options include foreign and domestic travel, volunteer service programs such as City Year and Americorps, skill development in athletics, academics, or the arts, internships, or employment. To make the college transition easier, students often apply for college during their senior year and then defer their admission for a year.

• "7 Questions to Ask When Considering a Gap Year" - U.S. News and World Reports

• "Should I Take Time Off" - Harvard University

• USA Gap Year Fairs

• Americorps

• Search for Gap Year Opportunities

• Gap Year Programs

Senior Overview

Meeting College Reps and Campus Visits

SAT, ACT, & SAT Subject Tests

Brag Sheet

Teacher Recommendations

The College Application

Important Admissions Terms

Naviance and the Application Process

Financial Aid

NCAA Clearing House

Military Options