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FCPS Hosts Gap Year Program Fair

Authors of "The Gap-Year Advantage" to speak, program representatives highlight opportunities.

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) School Counseling Services,  Dynamy, and Thinking Beyond Borders are teaming up to present a Gap Year Program Fair for high school students who are interesting in learning more about gap year opportunities. 

The fair will be held at  on Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. 

A gap year is the year after high school graduation when some students undertake non-curricular activities, such as travel or work, before attending college.

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The evening will begin with a presentation in the auditorium by Rae Nelson and Karl Haigler, authors of "The Gap-Year Advantage." 

The presentation will be followed by a fair with representatives from 30 to 40 programs offering gap year opportunities.  Students and their parents are encouraged to meet the representatives and learn about the variety of experiences available.

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