Interested in a gap year? Start here to learn how to make the most of a pre-college break. Whether service, travel or education, a gap year can enhance your college experience, increase your scholarship potential, and provide valuable life skills that will make the next four years even better. Trust me, I'm a gap year veteran. Ethan Knight is Executive Director of The Gap Year Association, a national nonprofit dedicated to the idea that a quality gap year will profoundly impact many more than just the student who takes one. Visit the Gap Year Association at gapyearassociation.org. And of course, come see me at thecollegefinanciallady.com.