<p>If you go to the Parents Forum, and run a search for threads with Gap Year in the title, you will find lots of useful information.</p>
<p>Do you know how much your family can pay for your education? If you don’t, that is probably where your investigation should start. GATech is a fine institution, but chances are that your home state has a public university that offers the major(s) you are interested in. This is another thing that your guidance counselor can help you with.</p>