Gap Year - What Are They? Why Take One?

College Admissions with Mark and Anna

English - November 05, 2016 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB - ★★★★ - 23 ratings
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Ever since Malia Obama decided to take a gap year, it has been a widely discussed topic in college admissions. So what is a gap year? Why take one? Learn the answers to these questions and more as we delve into what types of gap year opportunities exist, what the benefits are of taking one, how it fits with the college admissions process and how to "pitch" one to your parents in this week's podcast.