What Gap Year Statistics Tell Us About The Impact of Gap Year Programs on College Success

As high school graduation approaches, many students face the difficult decision of whether to go straight to college or take a gap year. While gap years are considered common practice for new high school graduates in many countries abroad, more and more students and colleges in the United States are seeing the benefits of taking a gap year between high school and college. Gap years are now widely recognized as an effective way for young people to grow, learn, and better prepare for higher education and beyond. So what exactly are gap years, and how do they impact college success?

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