Fairfax USA Gap Year Fair

Join us to explore life-changing opportunities that will turn your time off into an exciting, productive, and transformative adventure!

Welcome all students, parents & educators!

Curious about what’s next after graduation? The Fairfax USA Gap Year Fair is your chance to explore life-changing opportunities before transitioning into college or your career. Join us at George C. Marshall High School for an inspiring, in-person event where you’ll:

• Meet leading gap year program providers ✈️
• Hear from expert advisors and alumni who’ve been there 📝
• Discover ways to travel, volunteer, learn, and grow—whether close to home or abroad! 🌎

This is the only event of its kind in Virginia! Get insightful answers to the big questions, like:

• Should I take a gap year?
• What experiences are the best fit for me?
• When should I start planning?
• Where in the world could I go?
• Why are so many students choosing gap time now?
• How does a gap year impact college admission?
• How can I make it affordable?

A gap year isn’t a year off; it’s a year on. Don’t miss your chance to plan the future of your dreams!

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