Scared I will not get into college

Dustyfeathers
Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:45:29 +0000

I agree with the above comment. I would only add that gap time can be as long as you need it to be. Be sure to not complicate your life with any major life changes – like don’t get married, get pregnant, or get someone else pregnant. Be sure to stay clean and sober. If you do that, then take as much time as you need to figure things out and to feel more comfortable with yourself. One of my children (very smart, very capable) is currently in gap limbo in year 2+ since high school. This child spent much time trying this, trying that, and over time has found some jobs and professions that feel right. That gives child direction in life. Child has also been able to save some money for college by working. Child will eventually go to a community college and then transfer to a 4 year, but there’s no rush.

Here are some things you might want to consider. Be sure to include your adult advisors/ parents as you think about next steps –

Student Conservation Association – https://www.thesca.org/serve/youth-programs

Americorps – https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps this is a government organization where you work, get a uniform, a place to live, some spending money and at the end some money towards college.

Volunteer.gov – https://www.volunteer.gov/

Coolworks – https://www.coolworks.com/ paying work in great places.

Workaway – https://www.workaway.info/