The Complete Guide to the Gap Year (eBook)

Kristin M. White is the director of Darien Academic Advisors, as well as a member of both the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and the New Jersey Association for College Admission Counseling.

Foreword.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

PART 1 Fundamentals of the Gap Year.

1 The Gap Year: It's Not a Vacation.

2 College as the Ultimate Goal: What Do Deans of CollegeAdmissions Think of the Gap Year?

3 The Postgraduate Year: A Bridge Between High School andCollege.

4 Financing Your Gap Year.

5 The Year of National Service: A Free Gap Year Option.

6 The Gap Year Decision: Is It Right for You?

PART 2 Directory of Gap Year Programs.

Volunteer Programs:Multiple Countries.

Volunteer Programs: Africa.

Volunteer Programs: United States.

Cultural Immersion Programs.

Adventure Programs.

Language Study Programs.

Art,Music, Theater, and Media Programs.

Sailing and Tall Ship Programs.

Conservation, Environment, and Marine Life Programs.

Outdoor andWilderness Programs.

Sports Programs.

Miscellaneous Programs.

Postgraduate Year Programs.

International Postgraduate Year Options.

Gap Year Resources.

About the Author.

References.

Index.

"Clearly lays out the vast diversity of transformative programsavailable to any student while also providing an essential compass,and makes a compelling case on how this legitimate educationalsupplement could soon become an educational imperative."
?Alex Safos, director, Global Learning Across Borders

"With a thorough directory of organizations, an explanation ofthe financial picture, comments from top college admissionsdirectors, and an objective perspective, Kristin M. White hascreated the number one gap year resource."
?Chris Stakich, co-founder and executive director, Thinking BeyondBorders

"A good choice for students with the means and broad perspectivenecessary to consider this experience." (Library Journal,February 2010)

"Whatever your motivation, if you are interested in pursuing agap year experience, do your research. And I'd start by readingWhite's book." (CBS MoneyWatch.com, The CollegeSolution)

"This guide's best feature is its clear and detailedorganization by subject interest. If a marine life program iscalling out to a teen, it is easy to find options and relatedsubjects close by. Though the "gap year" is a relatively newconcept in the United States, it is quite common in Europe andAustralia. The directories of volunteer and for-credit gap yearprograms are pure gold. An index and resource list are included."(School Library Journal, "Choosing the Right College"January 27, 2010)