#132 – What’s Your Student’s College Timeline?

College Parent Central Podcast

You send your student off to college and you’re already anticipating that Commencement Ceremony four years later. But traditional four-year college timelines are becoming less common as students forge their own unique educational paths. In this episode, Vicki and Lynn explore the various ways students navigate higher education today – from gap years that build maturity and purpose to mid-college breaks and an extra fifth year college experience. We discuss how these experiences often lead to greater confidence, improved communication skills, and most importantly, a clearer sense of purpose. We also emphasize how embracing flexibility in college planning and supporting your student's unique journey can lead to greater success and fulfillment in college and beyond. What timeline might work best for your student?

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Chapters

1. #132 – What’s Your Student’s College Timeline? (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to College Parent Central (00:01:02)

3. Gap Year Benefits and Opportunities (00:04:04)

4. Post-Grad Year: A Fifth Year of High School (00:13:36)

5. Mid-College Gap Time and Leave of Absence (00:19:32)

6. Returning After a Long Gap (00:25:07)

7. Taking More Than Four Years to Graduate (00:32:37)

8. Fast-Track: Graduating in Three Years (00:38:52)

9. Many Paths Through College: Summary (00:43:34)