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Teenagers with a range of outside-the-classroom experiences often do better in school, in the college admissions process, and in their adult lives. Our mission is to help teens and their parents find and participate in meaningful experiential learning opportunities.

Summer Programs

Spend part of your summer expanding your horizons. Check out thousands of summer programs, covering everything from rocket science to musical theater to wilderness training.

Gap Year Programs

For many teens, taking a pre-college year to explore and grow is a great thing to do. Check out once-in-a-lifetime gap year programs ranging from one month to one year long, all over the world.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering for a worthy cause helps broaden your worldview, and builds empathy for your less fortunate neighbors. It may also be a graduation requirement. These organizations want your help.

High Schools

Looking to choose a private boarding, day, or semester school with the values and teaching approach that best match your needs? These 2000+ high schools, in the US and abroad, also offer summer programs.

Colleges & Universities

Begin your college search with our comprehensive college & university database. Or explore summer programs taking place on college campuses. College is a big investment. We can help you try before you buy.

College Admissions
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Learn everything you need to know about the college admissions process. With our college resources, teens can discover their dream school, find application help, and fund their undergraduate education.

Independent Advisors

Choosing the right school, college or program can be overwhelming. A local independent advisor can help you navigate these important decisions. Find the best path for you and your personal goals, with their help.

Tutoring & Test Prep

Good grades and test scores make a difference in the college application process. Check out thousands of in-person or online tutoring and test prep resources. There's something here that fits your goals and budget.

Therapeutic Programs

Every teen can overcome obstacles to become successful at school, at work, and in the community. Our database of therapy programs, treatment centers, and schools for learning differences can get you started.

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Could the severe underrepresentation of women in executive positions, leadership roles, and politics be explained by childhood name-calling? According Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, the word “bossy,” is negatively affecting young girls and maiming women in leadership roles. "Ban Bossy" Sandberg launched the “Ban Bossy” campaign today to prevent name-calling in schools, as this stigmatized word affects girls throughout their adult lives. By middle school, she explains, “More boys than girls want to lead…[Girls] don’t want to be called bossy, and they don’t want to be disliked.” Sandberg correlates the negative connotation of being called “bossy” with the feeling that ...

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One may think Alex Newell’s character on Glee, Wade “Unique” Adams, could overshadow his real-life personality. Unique is a powerful and mesmerizing character—she always looks fabulous, wears heels often, and is not afraid to speak her mind.Her strong, memorable persona could easily define Alex as an actor, and as a person. But with the first sound of Alex’s voice, I knew he was just as special as his character—if not more special. I automatically felt energized, excited, and inspired by his stories and his life. He expects that when someone meets him for the first time, they won’t see him ...

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Is ROTC the Right Choice for Your Son or Daughter?

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The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, better known by the acronym ROTC (often pronounced Rot-see), is a college-based program for training commissioned officers for all branches of the U.S. Military—Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard. In return for a commitment of military service upon graduation, ROTC funds all or part of college tuition, depending on the type of commission and scholarship contract a student signs, and provides an opportunity for students to develop leadership skills critical for both a military and a civilian career. Don’t let the term “reserve” confuse you. ROTC trains officers for active duty, which ...

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