| The gap year was absolutely my son's plan, had he not been admitted to a program he wanted to attend.
As it was, he applied to only five schools, claiming that he didn't want to go just "anywhere". He was fortunate with his results, but seriously would have preferred a gap year to attending the perceived "wrong" program.
I don't know that I agree completely, since I think there are a number of programs that he dropped early in the process where he might have been happy too, but it never came to that. But for kids like mine, and probably many others, the gap year really can be a great option. However, there are also kids who just want to go off to school when everyone else does, so there is an element of "personality" that goes into the decision making too.
Mom4, I hope your son is very happy next year. Getting to study further with his great teacher will be a bonus for sure! Congrats to your son too, Stringfollies. Sounds like he really had some nice options. |