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What Are The Advantages Of Taking A Gap Year?
For many high school students, the prospect of transitioning into college life can be daunting. However, for prospective student-athletes, the added pressure of balancing academics with rigorous athletic training and competition can make the transition even more overwhelming. That's why taking a gap year prior to entering into the college sports system can be a wise choice.
A gap year offers many advantages for student-athletes who want to hone their skills in elite training environments and gain course credits before entering their chosen college athletics program. There are several opportunities available for student-athletes to attend gap year programs in different parts of the world. Many elite USA high schools and universities in Europe provide gap year programs that are specifically designed to help student-athletes develop their skills and prepare for college sports.
One of the main advantages of taking a gap year is that it allows student-athletes to focus on their sport without the distractions of academic obligations. During this time, student-athletes can immerse themselves in a high-level training environment and receive personalized coaching to help them improve their skills. In addition, attending a gap year program can help student-athletes gain exposure to college coaches and scouts who may be interested in recruiting them for their future college teams.
Attending a gap year program also allows student-athletes to gain valuable course credits before starting their college career. Many gap year programs offer college-level courses that can count towards a degree, allowing student-athletes to get a head start on their academic requirements. This can be especially beneficial for international student-athletes who may need to fulfill additional academic requirements to be eligible to compete in college sports in the USA.
There are many gap year programs available for student-athletes who want to improve their skills and gain course credits before starting college sports. In the USA, several elite high schools offer gap year programs that provide intensive training and personalized coaching for student-athletes in a variety of sports. In addition, many universities in Europe offer gap year programs that combine athletic training with academic coursework, providing a unique opportunity for student-athletes to experience a different culture and gain exposure to international competition.
Upper 90 College has brought on great partnerships both in Europe with university partners that provide gap year programs, and also exclusive partnerships with private prep schools in the USA that also provide gap year programs that allow for our clients to train in top tier athletic environments, but also be directly recruited by college coaches in the USA while they train, study and play!
To find out more about our gap year partners around the world, contact Upper 90 College today by clicking here.
Attending a gap year program can be a smart choice for student-athletes who want to prepare for college sports in a supportive and intensive environment. Whether it's in the USA or in Europe, there are many options available for student-athletes to hone their skills, gain valuable course credits, and prepare for the next phase of their athletic and academic careers. So, if you're a prospective student-athlete, consider taking a gap year to give yourself the best possible chance of success in college sports.
Upper 90 College Partnerships
The world is a very big place, and just as with your athletic options, you want study options that will open up exciting opportunities outside your doorstep alone! With over 13 years of experience in providing international study and athletics opportunities from clients all around the world into the USA college athletics system, we've grown into an educational and athletic pathway provider that has partnerships with quality educational and athletics opportunities right across the world...not just the USA alone!
Today our partnerships allow for our clients to take on gap year study opportunities in Italy or the USA, or study to gain their Masters degrees in the UK or Rome, all while playing the sports that they love.
Our Services
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College Connect
Our core service, with end to end management of a student athlete throughout their 2 or 4 years in the USA college soccer system.
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Connect+
Connect+ delivers additional support to our clients who may be looking at transferring out of their current athletics program in the USA during their time in the college athletics system in the USA.
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Connect Experience
Provides the opportunity for our clients to be directly recruited on the ground in the USA by coaches who have already shown interest in them via our core service offering.