Gap Year Solutions

09/29/2026

Gap Year Basics

Every once in awhile, I find that it is useful to step back and revisit some of the basic assumptions about gap years....

Learn more about the basics of gap years from our blog, by Katherine Stievater, Founder, Gap Year Solutions

08/20/2026

Gap year truths for the next 10 years

As Gap Year Solutions wraps up our first decade as a premier gap year planning service, I wanted to offer some observations from our first 10 years: advice and perspective that I believe will still remain true 10 years from now!...

Katherine Stievater of Gap Year Solutions offers advice and perspective on gap years that will still remain true 10 years from now.

04/05/2026

One of my favorite things about my work is being in-person with students and families to share the amazing opportunities that Gap time can offer! Still have more virtual talks - check out the Events page of our website for more info. Happy Easter and Passover to those who celebrate!

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03/24/2026

Seven Gap Year Trends in 2026

As we continue to celebrate our first decade at Gap Year Solutions, we have been reflecting on how gap years have changed over the last 10 years....

What are the key trends we see in U.S. gap years in 2026 by Katherine Stievater, Founder, Gap Year Solutions

03/06/2026

Read about the latest gap year trends from Katherine Stievater the founder of Boston-based Gap Year Solutions.

https://gapyearsolutions.com/resources/seven-gap-year-trends-to-know-for-2026/

03/06/2026

College readiness growing as top concern for parents, leading to increased interest in gap years for their students

https://gapyearsolutions.com/blog/college-readiness-growing-as-top-concern-for-parents/

01/19/2026

While AI can accelerate research and expand awareness of gap year options, there is no substitute for an experienced gap year consultant to bring the nuanced guidance that elevates a gap year into a truly meaningful experience.

How to use AI in gap year planning covers the benefits of AI for research and brainstorming, but the need for human advisors for many reasons

12/07/2025

Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season 🎄✨ I always tell our gappers to get out and take in the sunshine, even when it’s a little on the chilly side ❄️😎☀️. Mascot Wally thinks so too!

11/17/2025

Homeschooling and the New Face of Gap Year Students

by Katherine Stievater Did you know homeschooling in the U.S. has doubled in just a few years? The Department of Education and Census Bureau found that nearly 6% of K-12 students were homeschooled in 2024, up from 2.8% in 2019. Increasingly, these students are stepping into gap year experiences, bringing a strong sense of independence and self-motivation shaped by their personalized education....

https://gapyearsolutions.com/blog/homeschooling-and-the-new-face-of-gap-year-students/

11/13/2025

by Katherine Stievater Couldn't agree more with the opinion expressed by Dr. Carol Langlois and Becky Mulholland in their recent Inside Higher Ed article: "The gap year concept is overdue for a cultural reset. Most popular options on the market focus on travel, outdoor adventure or service learning, but they rarely emphasize self-exploration in conjunction with career readiness or curiosity about the future of work...But the gap year industry itself also needs to evolve....

https://gapyearsolutions.com/blog/are-gap-years-due-for-cultural-reset/