Make a Gap Year Part of Your College Plan

Make A GAP YEAR PART OF YOUR COLLEGE PLAN



A gap year is when a student takes time out before or during college to pursue a structured series of experiences before entering or returning to college.  - Karl Haigler and Rae Nelson

On Tuesday, January 14th, from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Elizabeth Simms, an independent educational consultant, will talk about gap years at the Porter Memorial Library in Soquel.
              
 Many parents, students, and colleges are realizing that students benefit from taking a break from their formal education, so they can travel, volunteer, work, develop skills, pursue interests, and take part in internships. A gap year can give students the chance to develop self knowledge and mature.  It can also give them time to decompress and rekindle their love of learning.

Consider making a gap year part of your college plan.  Together we will go over the pros and cons of a gap year, discuss gap year options and begin to explore how to develop a personalized gap year plan.

For more information please contact Elizabeth Simms.
Emails: Elizabeth@college-sense.com
Tel.: 831-428-4100

Elizabeth Simms is an independent educational consultant  in Santa Cruz County.  She helps students access educational opportunities that enrich their lives. Her work includes guiding students through the college admission process, helping students identify good match colleges, and explaining financial/merit aid options. She also loves to help students find ways to develop budding interests or skills, consider and plan gap years, transfer to 4 year colleges, and explore career options.  Elizabeth’s goal is to find educational choices for students that are meaningful to the students in the moment, build on their strengths, and help them grow into a thriving adult.