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Nearly half of high school seniors say they're considering a gap year because of the pandemic

polled 1,000 Americans ages 17 to 25. Exactly half of these respondents were high school seniors; of that group, 59% said they've made a final decision that they would attend college in fall 2020 and submitted a deposit to the school of their choice. Among those high school seniors whoyet committed to a college, 43% said they're considering taking a gap year instead of enrolling for a fall 2020 start, the survey found.

Of the 43% who said they would consider a gap year, 68% said it was a possibility for them before the pandemic.is a year-long break taken after years of schooling, typically between graduating high school and beginning college, or between undergraduate school and a career or graduate school. It's a chance for students to have new experiences, grow, and figure out their future plans.

The gap year has slowly become more popular in the US, and schools have taken note: Harvard University has a full

 

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Got to be careful. The next class of 2021 might fill the slot since massive budget cuts will reduce the amount of class spots.

To go travelling around their parent’s front rooms?

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