— Inside Explo
Excerpts:
“Before you commit yourself, or an eager student, to one of these programs, though, bear in mind that there's no substitute for experience. Parents who can afford a gap-year counselor like Ray, or Bob Gilpin, of Time-Out Associates, are likely to find it money well spent.”
— Rebecca Ganzel, The Lawlor Review
“More students opt for a gap year's opportunities”
— The Boston Globe
“"The moments of decision that arise in high school are not one-size-fits-all. Course selection, extracurricular involvement, summer plans, alternative semester plans-each has a lasting impact on creating and shaping the person you are."”
“Taking the test that fits”
— By Scott Jaschik, Globe Correspondent, The Boston Globe
“It gives students time to really reflect and really get a broader sense of the world before they begin their college career”
— Rhonda Stewart, Globe Staff, Boston Globe
“IT'S incredible. It's fabulous. It's stressful, and some days I just want to tear my hair out. Why can't I save every one?''”
— ABIGAIL SULLIVAN MOORE, New York Times