Teen Life Blogs on Gap Year, College Application Tips, Teens Traveling Abroad

 Review some of the recent blog posts for Teens! 

Why A Gap Year is Important Before College by: Marie Schwartz

Do you yearn to be in the real world and discover life beyond a classroom? Consider a gap year before college. Whether you spend it volunteering, traveling, interning or working, a gap year is the kind of experiential learning that gives young people the grit, resilience and focus they’ll need to be successful once they get to college – and later in life.

What is a gap year? 

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Insider Tips on Applying to College by: Anna Ren

With schools like Harvard, Stanford, and Princeton hitting record-low acceptance rates this year, it’s easy for the upcoming class of applicants to get a little stressed over college admissions. And with reports that hiring a college admissions consultant costs $20,000 to $400,000 (the average is really $4,000 to $6,000 depending on where you live), it's easy to see why families shy away from getting the help they need.

........These tips will help your college application stand out, no matter where you apply.

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Headed overseas? Tips for Teens Traveling Abroad for the First Time by: Nicolaus Jannasch

Are you going on a high school overseas travel program this summer or perhaps taking a full gap year to explore? If so, good for you! Leaving home can be scary but it’s also an exciting opportunity.

You may never have traveled outside the country. You might think it’s dangerous and risky. You also might be really, really excited!

Only about 45 percent of Americans have a passport, according to the travel site, The Expeditioner. It’s too bad. You mature a lot when you travel and you become more responsible. Oh, and you also have lots of fun and bring back lots of jealousy-inducing stories!

But whether you are on a gap-year volunteer trip or participating in a teen summer program, there are a few things you should know if you are a teenager on your first time abroad.

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