Admissions Decisions Our Counselors Answered: How do colleges view a gap year? 6answers for this question Lora LewisEducational ConsultantLora Lewis Consulting How do colleges view a gap year? If your gap year is structured and productive, colleges will likely view your “time on” very favorably. A gap year can provide students with the opportunity to learn, mature and discover what inspires them (all very valuable for success in college). It’s even possible that taking a …
Tags Archives:
How should students frame their gap year on the college application?
Admissions Decisions Our Counselors Answered: How should students frame their gap year on the college application? 2answers for this question Reecy ArestyCollege Admissions/Financial Aid Expert & AuthorPayless For College, Inc. How should students frame their gap year on the college application? Include the following: What you did; where you did it; how you did it; why you did it; when you did it. Also, what valuable lessons were learned & how will this affect the …
Continue reading “How should students frame their gap year on the college application?”
In what ways, if any, can taking a gap year be beneficial for an applicant?
Admissions Decisions Our Counselors Answered: In what ways, if any, can taking a gap year be beneficial for an applicant? 6answers for this question Jessica BrondoFounder and CEOThe Edge in College Prep In what ways, if any, can taking a gap year be beneficial for an applicant? Some schools recommend it for applicants who were young for their class year. College is a big lifestyle change from high school, and an extra year of experience …
Continue reading “In what ways, if any, can taking a gap year be beneficial for an applicant?”
In what ways can taking a gap year be harmful to an applicant?
Admissions Decisions Our Counselors Answered: In what ways can taking a gap year be harmful to an applicant? 5answers for this question Allen Regar In what ways can taking a gap year be harmful to an applicant? Gap years should not only be viewed as a means of enhancing one’s college application, but also — and more importantly — to have a period of time dedicated to meaningful out-of-classroom experiences that encourage personal growth. Not …
Continue reading “In what ways can taking a gap year be harmful to an applicant?”
How should students spend their time during a gap year?
Admissions Decisions Our Counselors Answered: How should students spend their time during a gap year? 6answers for this question Allen Regar How should students spend their time during a gap year? The answer to this question depends on whether you have a goal in mind for after you complete gap year. If your goal is to go to college, do you know what college you would like to attend? Do you know what major course …
Continue reading “How should students spend their time during a gap year?”