<p>What were you planning on studying? Often an internship in your intended field can be a good idea. Some students do service trips and travel, however something extensive isn’t necessary. You just don’t want to sit on your kiester and play video games in mom’s basement. Continuing with some community service if you’ve been involved in high school can be good. I know students that have mentored in middle and elementary school versions of their high school ECs. It lets schools know your ECs/service were things you cared about, not simply resume building.</p>
<p>There’s a pretty long thread in the Parent’s Forum on GAP years. I believe a lot of things are discussed and might give you some ideas:</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1043104-gap-year-most-wonderful-gift-if-you-can-swing-your-kid.html?[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1043104-gap-year-most-wonderful-gift-if-you-can-swing-your-kid.html?</a></p>