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Is a Creative Writing Gap Year Right for You?

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

Graduation is coming, and the future feels big—thrilling, uncertain, and rushing closer every day. Maybe you’ve planned your next steps, or maybe you’re still figuring things out. If you’re a... keep reading

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How to Graduate High School Early

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

Graduating high school early can be a smart move for many reasons. Maybe you’ve excelled in advanced classes and realized you’re already on track to finish high school early. Perhaps... keep reading

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What Are the Different Types of College Deferral?

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

If you're researching how to defer college to take a gap year, you may have come across two types of deferrals. One is deferral for a second review, which might... keep reading

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How to Defer College Acceptance for a Gap Year Abroad

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

More and more graduates are taking a gap year after high school, for good reason! A gap year abroad provides an opportunity to spread your wings and see the world... keep reading

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What Parents Should Know Before Their Teen Goes on a Gap Year Abroad

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

So, your independent teen with dreams of living abroad has taken it upon themselves to do a gap year after high school? Spending a gap year abroad can be a... keep reading

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Why a Gap Year Abroad Is the Perfect Next Step for Your Teen

By High School Gap Year at CIEE

If you have a teenager getting ready to graduate high school, you may have heard of the idea of a "gap year" and have questions about it. A gap year... keep reading

DEFER OR NOT DEFER

By Hannah S.

Deferring for a year is not popular in the U.S. Many people don’t even know what it is. When I told friends and family that I deferred from the University... keep reading

it's a choice

By Rachel F.

The choice to take a gap year is, obviously, different for everybody. It takes a lot of consideration and several variables to even begin considering if taking a year between... keep reading