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Gap Years

Many students choose to take a Gap Year between high school and college, but what does a Gap Year really mean and how do colleges view them?  

Loosely defined, a Gap-Year is a time period taken off between high school and college meant to explore a career path through interning or work,  to study and learn in a new environment or abroad, or to volunteer with a service organization at home or abroad.
It is highly recommended that students who are considering a Gap Year should follow the normal college application process during their senior year and, once accepted, work with each individual college or university to apply for a deferred enrollment.
NACAC, the National Association for College Admissions Counseling, offers a starting point for researching Gap Years. Click here for more information.

As with any type of “program”, there is a myriad of choices, from for-profit travel groups, to government and non-profit service programs, to paid-consultants and sites to help you design your own Gap Year.

Non-Profit and Goverment-based programs:
Americorps (includes Americorps, Vistacorps and FEMA Corps)
City Year
CIEE
United Planet
American Gap Association
Student Conservation Organization

For-Profit resources:
Gap Year Fairs
GapYear.com
Teenlife
Center for Interim Programs
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Universities with Gap Year Deferral programs or their own Gap Year programs
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  • About
    • Niwot Counselors & Staff
    • School Counseling Services
    • Office Hours & Appointments
    • Infinite Campus
    • Naviance
    • Forms
    • School Profile
    • nhs.svvsd.org
  • Registration
  • Academics
    • Schedule Changes
    • Tutoring Support
    • Graduation and College Entrance Requirements
    • NHS IB Program
    • Credit Recovery
    • Concurrent Enrollment (College During High School)
  • Extra-Curricular
    • Clubs and Activities
    • Volunteering
    • Jobs and Internships
    • Summer Programs
  • Career Exploration
    • ICAP (Individual Career & Academic Plan)
    • Naviance: Career Exploration
  • College & Career Planning
    • School Profile
    • College Planning Timeline
    • College Search
    • Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation
    • SAT & ACT Testing
    • College Representative Visits
    • Athletics in College (NCAA)
    • Military
    • Gap Years
    • Workforce Training and Employment
  • Financial Aid & Scholarships
    • FAFSA and CSS Profile
    • Scholarships
  • Mental Health
    • Interventionist's Corner
    • Community Resources
    • Self-Care and Coping
    • Suicide Prevention
    • Mental Health Facilities
    • Divorce, Grief, and Loss
    • Substance Use and Addiction
    • Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault
  • Community Resources
    • Community Resources
    • LGBTiQ
    • Parenting & Pregnancy
    • Latino & Immigration Services