An increasing number of students have been choosing to take a gap year between undergrad and post-graduate education.

We’re two admissions leaders working to reframe how families and institutions think about the gap year. I’m Carol, a former college admissions dean with more than 20 years in higher education, and I’m ...

Gap years are often a sign of privilege. It’s true. Media coverage of Malia Obama’s decision to take a gap year before college has brought a new level of attention and scrutiny to gap years in the US.

Schools need to give earlier and more balanced awareness of all credible options: university, apprenticeships, degree ...