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

Bloomberg Markets·August 21, 2026·1 min read

Bloomberg reports that families are increasingly choosing gap years, with some programs costing more than a year of tuition, as they question whether a college degree alone is enough to stand out. Bloomberg's Sarah Foster discussed the trend on 'Bloomberg Money' with Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene, highlighting the growing appeal of these experiences.

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