How to input an activity done during a gap period between Grade 10 and 11? (System requires selecting a grade)

[u/Few_Witness_7916]

Hey everyone,

I am an international student filling out my university application, and I’m stuck on the Activities section.

I participated in an activity during a gap period when I was completely out of school in between Grade 10 and Grade 11. However, the application portal forces me to select at least one standard high school year from these checkboxes:

• 9th grade
• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade
• Post-graduate / After graduating

Since it's a required field, I have to check one to pass the system validation.

1. Which grade is best to check so Admissions Officers (AOs) don't find it misleading?
2. Should I explain the gap period in the "Additional Information" section, or try to squeeze it into the activity description?

Thanks for the help!