In order for any argument to be dependable, research must take place. Analysis, assessment, and, eventually, judgment occur. This, however, does not happen until thorough evaluation of reliable sources takes place on behalf of both sides. In order for this assessment to take place, it’s important to dwell on the following question: Should high school graduates be required to take a year off of school before entering college? While side A believes, yes, high school graduates should be required to take a year off before entering college, the opposition does not share the same perspective. Side B, on the other hand, thinks high school graduates should not take a year off of school before entering college. It’s important to explore
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“The term gap year—and the idea of taking a year off between high school and college—is a British invention” (White 8). “Gapping” has been popular in other countries for many years. “But although it’s been percolating in the U.S. for decades, the concept is just now becoming popular, say Holly Bull of the Center for Interim Programs, which helps students find worthwhile ways to spend the time” (Chatzky). British students were not required to partake in a gap year; it was their decision to take a gap year or not. In the U.S., a gap year is the opposite. “U.S. college admissions officers expect a gap year plan that will allow for fun but includes activities with intellectual depth that will help students grow as people” (White 8). Kristin White’s defines a gap year as, “a break from formal education in order to become immersed in another culture, to volunteer domestically or abroad, to gain experience and maturity, to improve your skills in a sport, language, the arts, or academics, or to take on some combination of any of these things” (White 7). There are many other terms used to describe the time off, which include “bridge year” and “foundation year”, but, regardless of what it is called, it should be significant to the scholar, and be well organized and goal oriented (White
“The term gap year—and the idea of taking a year off between high school and college—is a British invention” (White 8). “Gapping” has been popular in other countries for many years. “But although it’s been percolating in the U.S. for decades, the concept is just now becoming popular, say Holly Bull of the Center for Interim Programs, which helps students find worthwhile ways to spend the time” (Chatzky). British students were not required to partake in a gap year; it was their decision to take a gap year or not. In the U.S., a gap year is the opposite. “U.S. college admissions officers expect a gap year plan that will allow for fun but includes activities with intellectual depth that will help students grow as people” (White 8). Kristin White’s defines a gap year as, “a break from formal education in order to become immersed in another culture, to volunteer domestically or abroad, to gain experience and maturity, to improve your skills in a sport, language, the arts, or academics, or to take on some combination of any of these things” (White 7). There are many other terms used to describe the time off, which include “bridge year” and “foundation year”, but, regardless of what it is called, it should be significant to the scholar, and be well organized and goal oriented (White