Should I take a gap year?
Should I take a gap year before college or work? 10 questions about your plans, money and motivation tell you if a gap year is right for you.
š Question 1 of 10
Do you have a plan for the year?
How it works
Answer 10 quick questions about your situation. Each answer nudges the result one way or the other, and some are dealbreakers on their own. You get one of three verdicts, the reasons from your own answers, and practical tips. Everything is worked out in your browser: your answers are never sent to us.
What could the result be?
- š Yes, take that gap year: You have a plan, a reason and a way to pay for it. Mix work with experiences, and you'll come back more focused, and with a better CV.
- š¤ Maybe: make a plan first: A gap year could be great, but only with a plan. Decide what you'll do and how you'll pay for it, and check whether you can defer your place.
- š Go straight on: You've got momentum, so use it. You can always travel in the summer holidays or take a year out later.
Tips
- Defer your place rather than reapplying, if you can.
- Work for a few months to fund the rest of the year.
- Volunteering and work experience look great on applications.
- Set goals for the year, so it doesn't drift by.