Is Taking a Year Off After High School OK?

Times3
Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:00:42 +0000

Be sure to do your research about community college classes. At many (most?) 4-year schools, if you apply with community college credit–NOT dual enrollment but post-high-school credit–you are automatically considered a transfer student, not a typical freshman applicant. This may or may not work to your child’s advantage. But I’ve seen many stories about kids who took a gap year, used it to prepare for auditions, and ended up happily ensconced in BFA (or BA theater/acting) programs. If what she wants is an auditioned program, you might want to look into working with a really good coach. Taking a gap year in and of itself shouldn’t be a problem at all, and it sounds like you’re already starting to investigate the best way to spend it. Good luck!