Hi,
If you know of any international students who have taken two gap years and managed to get into prestigious institutions in the US, particularly those with significant financial needs, I would greatly appreciate it if you could share their stories with me. Thank you in advance!
A friend of mine from Brazil took two gap years because of financial difficulties. During that time, he taught himself coding online and freelanced to help support his family. He was accepted into Stanford with substantial financial aid. In his application, he highlighted his gap years as a time of personal growth and skill development.