Gap Year or Zoom University

Admissions Uncovered - College Admissions and Applications Explained

Michael and Gonzalez talk about the pros and cons of gap years. Michael thinks it's always been an underrated option, but because of coronavirus, more and more people are thinking about taking one! We talk about what someone might learn on a gap year, why someone might take it, and how the calculus could be different if you come from a low income background. Get Angela Duckworth's book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perserverance, it has a great discussion of how colleges look at high school extracurriculars Check out the show notes for links to more helpful information. Support us on Patreon Get Personal Test Prep and Admissions Counseling from Host Michael Gao --- Follow us on social media - Twitter - @aupodfm Facebook - @admissions.uncovered Instagram - @admissions.uncovered Subscribe to the podcast - iTunes/Apple devices - bit.ly/aupodapple Android devices - bit.ly/aupoddroid --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/admissionsuncovered/message