The Complete Guide to the Gap Year: The Best Things to Do Between High School and College

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.

Author: Kristin White

Publisher: Nota Bene Press

Publication Date: November 14, 2019

Number of Pages: 237 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 057860311X

ISBN-13: 9780578603117