Gap Year Planning Sequence - THE STUDENT COMPASS

THE STUDENT COMPASS

The Gap Year Process: Plan for 3 separate experiences

Planning Timeline

Senior Year To Graduation To Gap Year To College Matriculation
Fall/Winter/Spring Year 12
Apply to colleges --> Accept a College --> Request Deferral --> Take Gap Year --> Affirm Plans to Matriculate —> Start College

Gap Year Timeline. [follows a semester calendar]
Spring 11th yr/Summer/
Fall-Spring 12th Year. Gap 1 * Gap 2 ******Gap 3
Begin Planning Gap Year --> Fall --> Home --> Winter --> Home --> Spring --> Home —> College