In many European countries, taking a year or two off after graduating from high school before attending college is the norm. By spending time working, volunteering, traveling around the world, or studying at a community college, young people gain time to mature and think about future career plans.
When planning a gap year in the US, the rule of thumb is to apply for college and, once accepted by the school of choice, asking for a deferral to the following year. As long as there is a viable plan for the gap year in place, most colleges approve.
This website outlines the basics of a gap year:
http://www.collegeplanningsimplified.com/GapYear.html
Inspiration: How to Become a World Citizen Before Going to College in the New York Times.
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