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8/7/2007
According to an August 5, 2007 article from The Washington Post, an increasing number of high school graduates are choosing to defer their college admission for a year while they explore other opportunities and experiences. The practice has become common enough that it has resulted in the emergence of 'gap-year consultants,' who - for a fee - will help students decide how they want to spend their time. College admissions staff do not seem to be opposed to the new trend, because students who have taken a gap year tend to arrive on campus more mature. Many students use the time to volunteer or perform some other form of social work.
The article is available at the Web site of The Washington Post.
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