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Parents Spend $95K on Gap Years to Give Their Kids an Edge

Bloomberg Markets Friday 21 August 2026, 20:36 UTC 1 min read
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Bloomberg's Sarah Foster joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." Gap years are becoming more appealing as families question whether a college degree alone is enough to stand out, with some programs costing more than a year of tuition.

Bloomberg's Sarah Foster joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." Gap years are becoming more appealing as families question whether a college degree alone is enough to stand out, with some programs costing more than a year of tuition. (Source: Bloomberg)
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