Common Gap links high school graduates to paid jobs at startups as an alternative to attending college.

A gap year, also known as a sabbatical year or deferred enrollment, is a period of time taken off between high school and college (or, in my personal case, the year after I graduated from college!).

Children are often asked about their college and career aspirations at a young age. In America, the earlier one begins striving to get ahead, the more advantageous it is perceived to be. Taking a gap ...

Since the pandemic upended students’ educational paths, more and more young people have opened their minds up to taking a gap year between high school and college. Taking time off felt natural for ...

The path for most students is relatively clear, especially if they are pursuing higher education: Go to high school, get good grades in high school, apply for college, do well in college, perhaps ...

While most students start with Wildcat Welcome after accepting their Northwestern admissions offer, some Northwestern students take a gap year, spending time pursuing passions or traveling the world.

Considering a gap year before college? Shane Hummus explores the pros & cons, helping you decide if it's the right path for ...

The standard process for students interested in post-secondary education is to apply during your senior year of high school, get admitted, decide where to attend, graduate high school, and spend your ...

We’re two admissions leaders working to reframe how families and institutions think about the gap year. I’m Carol, a former college admissions dean with more than 20 years in higher education, and I’m ...

Gap years are often a sign of privilege. It’s true. Media coverage of Malia Obama’s decision to take a gap year before college has brought a new level of attention and scrutiny to gap years in the US.