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Premium Gap Years and the College Edge | Los Angeles News
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Affluent parents are splurging up to $90,000 on ultra-structured gap year programs—complete with bungee jumping in Africa and app coding—to give their kids a competitive edge before college. While traditional gap years involved travel or work, today’s versions feel more like strategic investments, fueled by doubts about the value of a college degree. Costs are soaring, with even basic programs hitting $20,000, as funding for alternatives like AmeriCorps shrinks. The booming “boutique experience” industry promises resumes that pop—but long-term academic or career gains remain uncertain.
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