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For traditional medical school applicants applying after undergrad, gap years are on the rise, with 73% of respondents taking at least one gap year after college before matriculating into medical school, according to the 2023 Matriculating Student Questionnaire.
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Kristen Moon, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The vast array of accredited gap year offerings includes options such as wilderness exploration, boat building and learning to live sustainably, Sarouhan said.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
For these students, alternatives such as gap years, apprenticeships, or entrepreneurial ventures provide opportunities for self-discovery and skill-building without the burden of student debt.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Taking a gap year has shown to contribute to positive mental health benefits and help individuals find their purpose.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Kristen Moon, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The vast array of accredited gap year offerings includes options such as wilderness exploration, boat building and learning to live sustainably, Sarouhan said.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
For these students, alternatives such as gap years, apprenticeships, or entrepreneurial ventures provide opportunities for self-discovery and skill-building without the burden of student debt.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Taking a gap year has shown to contribute to positive mental health benefits and help individuals find their purpose.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Gap year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gap%20year. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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