Synopsis
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.
About the Author
Kristin White writes about all things educational. When she isn't writing her own material, she is working with students on their essays and creative pieces. Kristin is an educational consultant who helps families find schools, colleges, and special programs. She has visited campuses throughout the country and has had the pleasure of working with students from 24 different countries. Kristin is the author of The Complete Guide to the Gap Year, now in its second edition. She also wrote It's the Student, Not the College: The Secrets of Succeeding at Any College Without Going Broke or Crazy. She is planning future books on college and school admissions. Kristin is the mother of three school aged children and lives in Darien, Connecticut.
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