<p>You’re getting great answers here-- I’d just add that I think film and stage acting are so very different, and I’d make sure you find a curriculum that really addresses acting on camera. </p>
<p>A gap year spent working and training can be very beneficial and give a big leg up at audition time. I’d say, plan for the gap year while you plan for college; don’t let it be a last-minute thing. Just the planning will help your D feel out the situation and affect her decision making.</p>