Do colleges care if students take gap years?

Presenters

• Carmen Gallegos (cgallegoes@gmail.com)
• Jason Sarouhan (jason@j2guides.com)
• Julia Rogers (enrouteconsulting@gmail.com)
• Julia Schmidt (jeschmidt051804@gmail.com)
• Cyndy McDonald (cyndy@cyndymcdonald.com)

Show Notes

October is Gap Year Awareness Month

Gap Year Association: Non-profit and standards-setting body for the gap year option. Here counselors can find accredited program listings, data and research, a student planning guide and more. Counselors can join GYA for continuing professional development for $25/year. 

• Gap Year Exploration Month: Learn more about advocating for Gap Years during October.
• Gap Year 101 Handout: Document includes all the basics of gap year.
  
• Gap Year Data: One page document on Gap Year Data. Good for parents.
• Data & Research About Gap Years: More details about benefits of a gap year.

J2Guides & Enroute Consulting Resources



Jason Sarouhan

• Gap Year 101 Video
• Sample Deferral Letter: To send to a college requesting a gap year referral.

Julia Rogers

• Gap Year Radio: Julia Rogers' podcast featuring interviews with industry experts and gap year alums.

Webinar Recording