Gap Year Solutions

One of my favorite things about my work is being in-person with students and families to share the amazing opportunities that Gap time can offer! Still have more virtual talks - check out the Events page of our website for more info. Happy Easter and Passover to those who celebrate!

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Seven Gap Year Trends in 2026

As we continue to celebrate our first decade at Gap Year Solutions, we have been reflecting on how gap years have changed over the last 10 years....

Seven Gap Year Trends in 2026 - Gap Year Solutions - Blog What are the key trends we see in U.S. gap years in 2026 by Katherine Stievater, Founder, Gap Year Solutions

Read about the latest gap year trends from Katherine Stievater the founder of Boston-based Gap Year Solutions.

https://gapyearsolutions.com/resources/seven-gap-year-trends-to-know-for-2026/

College readiness growing as top concern for parents, leading to increased interest in gap years for their students

https://gapyearsolutions.com/blog/college-readiness-growing-as-top-concern-for-parents/

While AI can accelerate research and expand awareness of gap year options, there is no substitute for an experienced gap year consultant to bring the nuanced guidance that elevates a gap year into a truly meaningful experience.

How to use AI in gap year planning - Gap Year Solutions - Blog How to use AI in gap year planning covers the benefits of AI for research and brainstorming, but the need for human advisors for many reasons

Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season 🎄✨ I always tell our gappers to get out and take in the sunshine, even when it’s a little on the chilly side ❄️😎☀️. Mascot Wally thinks so too!

Homeschooling and the New Face of Gap Year Students

by Katherine Stievater Did you know homeschooling in the U.S. has doubled in just a few years? The Department of Education and Census Bureau found that nearly 6% of K-12 students were homeschooled in 2024, up from 2.8% in 2019. Increasingly, these students are stepping into gap year experiences, bringing a strong sense of independence and self-motivation shaped by their personalized education....

https://gapyearsolutions.com/blog/homeschooling-and-the-new-face-of-gap-year-students/

by Katherine Stievater Couldn't agree more with the opinion expressed by Dr. Carol Langlois and Becky Mulholland in their recent Inside Higher Ed article: "The gap year concept is overdue for a cultural reset. Most popular options on the market focus on travel, outdoor adventure or service learning, but they rarely emphasize self-exploration in conjunction with career readiness or curiosity about the future of work...But the gap year industry itself also needs to evolve....

https://gapyearsolutions.com/blog/are-gap-years-due-for-cultural-reset/

For all those thinking about it, don’t be scared to take a gap year! This month is the perfect time to explore the many benefits of this transformational opportunity. Check out resources at the Gap Year Association and Gap Year Solutions to get more information!

Hello everyone - the gap is all around us, all the time! Heading into New York City, and looking down, what do I see? Couldn’t resist this photo op! I’m always thinking about the many benefits that gap years bring to students. And fun to be reminded in offhand ways. Especially because this is which helps bring awareness to the amazing opportunities gap years offer to all💪🏻🍁🍂

Big news – the annual 2025 Fundraiser officially kicked off on September 26 with a RAFFLE and SILENT AUCTION! It will conclude on October 5 at 5pm ET with GYA’s first ever LIVE AUCTION. The goal this year is to raise $20,000 for scholarships, outreach, and expanded access to transformative gap year opportunities.

Prizes for the raffle and silent auction include practical resources like comprehensive safety kits, gap year-focused books, free gap year and career readiness coaching, college counseling sessions, and much more. The Live auction features inclusive adventures in Portugal, Maine, Colorado, South Africa and Ireland!

Go to the GYA 2025 Fundraiser at https://givebutter.com/c/hY5KU8 and put in your bids today!

We are so excited to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Gap Year Solutions this year! We've seen a lot of change since 2015. Here are some of the biggest trends...

Gap Year Solutions - Ten Years Later! - Gap Year Solutions - Blog We are so excited to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Gap Year Solutions this year! Read about changes since 2015.