The Complete Guide to the Gap Year
The Complete Guide to the Gap Year

Author: Kristin White

Publisher: Nota Bene Press

Published: 2019-11-06

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 9780578603117

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The newly updated second edition of The Complete Guide to the Gap Year is the go-to book for anyone considering a year to recharge, to follow a passion, to become immersed in another culture, or to find their love of learning again. It includes everything a student, parent, or guidance counselor would want to know about the gap year, including what a gap year is, what it is not, and how it can have a positive impact on a young life. The Complete Guide to the Gap Year will help students: * Discover what college admissions deans think of the gap year and why it is becoming an important part of the educational process.* Assess the economics of the gap year---the guide offers information on free programs and financial aid* Determine the right program with a comprehensive guide to 200 of the world's best gap year programs. The directory is newly updated and includes new categories including internship and career development programs, as well as college transition programs.Whether it means spending a year on a sailing vessel, coaching sports and teaching in an impoverished area, or following a passion in the arts or academics, this invaluable guide will help students evaluate their interests, plan for, and fund their gap year.

The Gap-Year Advantage
The Gap-Year Advantage

Author: Karl Haigler

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Published: 2005-08-01

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1466824328

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"I'm not ready for college yet..." Those words need not cause panic and fear for parents. Taking time off before or during college is no longer the road less traveled for many students in the United States. A gap year offers students the opportunity to gain focus and discipline, learn to set realistic goals, get real-world experience, and ultimately get the most out of a college educaiton. A complete resource, The Gap-Year Advantage provides parents with all the advice, tips, and information they need to help students develop and implement a gap-year strategy. With answers to commonly asked questions such as "What do colleges think of gap years?" and "Can I be certain my cheld will go or return to college after taking time off?," education experts and gap-year parents Karl Haigler and Rae Nelson also offer guidance on researching program options, creating a gap-year time-line that complements the college-application process, communicating with students about their goals, and handling logistics such as travel, health insurance, and money. With anecdotes from students and parents across the country who have taken gap years, this valuable guide also provides extensive information on program options in the United States and abroad that include volunteering, travel, interning, and specialized study.

The Complete Guide to the Gap Year
The Complete Guide to the Gap Year

Author: Kristin M. White

Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Published: 2009-09-22

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780470425268

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This is the go-to book for anyone considering a year to re-charge, to follow a passion, to become immersed in another culture, or to find their love of learning again. It includes everything a student, parent, or guidance counselor would want to know about the gap year; including what a gap year is, what it is not, and why it can have a positive impact on a young life. * Readers can find out what college admissions deans think of the gap year, and how it is becoming an important part of the educational process at top tier universities. *Economically, the gap year can make a lot of sense in a recession, and this useful guide gives information on free programs, financial aid, and tax savings. *The book has a comprehensive guide to 200 of the world's best gap year programs. *Students will find self-quizzes and helpful criteria to help them decide whether to take a gap year, and if so what kind of program. This guide helps them evaluate their interests and plan and fund their gap year; whether it means spending a year on a sailing vessel, coaching sports and teaching in an impoverished area, or following a passion in the arts or academics.