Pam: What is a Gap Year?
A gap year is an important opportunity for post-high school or pre-college individuals. As illustrated below, gap years provide unique social, personal and academic opportunities.
How Did Gap Years Originate?
According to the American Gap Association (AGA), a gap year is an experimental period between high school and college for students to develop personal and professional awareness. In the 1970’s, gap years started in the United Kingdom as a way to keep students busy after high school final exams and before university. In the 1980’s, the concept of gap years came to the U.S. and has grown to become a standard part of the American higher education experience. The American Gap Association is a non-profit accreditation
