American University's Gap Program offers professional DC internships to students who wish to explore a career choice and build real-world skills prior to college. It's also the perfect choice for:
Students who are not satisfied with their college options and want to gain experience that will help them stand out in the pool of applicants when they reapply
Students who are spring admits to their college and are seeking an experiential learning opportunity this fall
AU Gap Program provides an opportunity to try out a career path in Washington DC through a supervised, mentored internship 24 hours per week.
Students also maintain and expand their academic skills taking a seminar course in American Politics or International Affairs. The course is no ordinary seminar--it's learning on the go as AU faculty take the students on site visits, bring in expert speakers, and show them Washington in action.
AU Gap students live as a cohort, enjoying all the services and amenities of American University as they explore DC and their interests.
Following the gap year, students enter college with a sense of direction and professional skills far beyond those of a typical first year student.
Please contact us at augap@american.edu with questions.
Greetings from the SALT Center at the University of Arizona!
The SALT Center (Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques) is widely regarded as a national leader among specialized support programs for college students with learning disabilities and attention challenges.
We have assembled the following resources to inform and aid students preparing to transition into higher education.
Designed exclusively for high school counselors and educational professionals, this 45-minute interactive Zoom event is held most Fridays and will provide you with an overview of our comprehensive academic support services and admissions process. Sign Up
A group presentation designed for prospective students and their families wanting to learn more about our program and application process. Taste of SALT features a panel of current student ambassadors and is held most Mondays and Wednesdays. Sign Up
Hear the stories of our current students and alumni. A great resource for those wanting to know if we are a good fit for them.
RESOURCES & DOCUMENTS
(Hard copies mailed out upon request)
We hope you’ve found the resources to be helpful and look forward to meeting you at an upcoming Pinch of SALT info session.
The Borgen Project is an innovative, national campaign that works with U.S. leaders to improve their response to the global poverty crisis.
We have a volunteer position, Advocate, that we hope may be of interest to students. It is a 4 hour per week role, which offers experience in advocacy, meeting with Congressional Leaders, fundraising and mobilizing. The full job description is below.
Location: The programs are based online, so can be undertaken from any location.
Start Dates: We have new programs starting every month, as such applications can be received at any time, through our website. Team members choose the start date that is most appropriate for them.
Mentoring and Supervision: Our volunteers have a designated manager who will offer an induction to the program and then support them throughout their time with us, with regular online catch-up calls, training/discussion sessions, and are a point of contact for any questions or concerns throughout the program.
Our programs are unpaid, however we are happy to work with you to be able to offer your students 12 weeks’ worth of work experience and community service hours if appropriate.
How to Apply: To apply, send your resume to borgenproject-brgn0771@applications.recruiterbox.com
Brandeis University is home to the Myra Kraft Transitional Year Program (MKTYP), a unique 1+4 year program dedicated to academic success, community building, and strong advising support for students.
I encourage students to learn more about the MKTYP and application requirements on our website.
With a world of career opportunities out there, why limit your student to only classes your school can offer? BYU Independent Study High School offers dynamic CTE courses to fit your student's needs and interests. Give them a chance to pursue their passions and excel!
Independent Study offers dozens of high school CTE courses, but here are just a few examples: Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Forensic Science, Game Design.
There are so many options to choose from. Help your student progress toward their career goals with BYU Independent Study.
Introducing BYU Independent Study KSAs!
Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) is BYU Independent Study’s NEW innovative framework that provides a holistic approach to Independent Study coursework for high school students. These are the objectives:
Knowledge: Mastery of subject matter through integrated learning methods.
21st Century Skills: Skill competency, recognized and rewarded through digital badging.
Character Attributes: Development of emotional resilience and attributes crucial for success.
Get to know the KSA courses. These represent a major advancement and upgrade in the BYU Independent Study offerings. You will like what you see.
Our new KSA Marketing course offers your talent-rich student with:
Foundational Knowledge: Through engaging case studies, discover Marketing’s global impact, its core functions, and learn about various career roles.
Career-Ready Skills: Gain expertise in market analysis, digital ad design, promotional planning, and sales pitches through project-based learning.
Attribute of Resilience: Stanford’s own Carol Dweck’s research finds when we help students build resilience, they view challenges as opportunities. Our new approach to curriculum design helps students build resilience through their learning!
Colgate in Focus (CIF) offers prospective students the opportunity to engage with students, faculty, and staff on a range of topics for a deeper understanding of diversity in Colgate’s student experience. CIF will be held in two parts this year: an online summer webinar series and an on-campus program in October. We hope that you will encourage students who may benefit from these opportunities to participate in Colgate in Focus.
Who should participate?
High school seniors who identify as low-income, first-generation, or other historically excluded backgrounds — who have overcome unique personal or structural challenges in their journey to pursue post-secondary education — are encouraged to participate.
On Campus in October
October 1–2, 2023
After attending the webinars, students can fill out an application for part two of CIF: a trip to Colgate’s campus — 100% paid for by the Colgate Office of Admission. This trip will welcome students and one parent or guardian for a full campus experience, including opportunities to tour the campus, attend a Colgate class, and have personal conversations and meals with current students and staff. The application is now available, and applications must be submitted by Aug. 1.
While preference will be given to webinar attendees for the in-person visit selection, we understand responsibilities may conflict with webinar times. Therefore, Colgate will still select students who have not attended a webinar for our in-person CIF open house.
We have an exciting announcement to share with you. Columbia Business School is now offering our world-class learning resources to those who are interested in pursuing a future career in today’s most sought-after industries.
Our programs focus on some of the hottest industries and explore career paths across disciplines. Currently, students can choose from The Business of Luxury or The Business of Sports and we plan to develop more programs in the future.
Our online programs offer these advantages:
Dynamic online learning: Lessons are delivered through engaging videos and interactive activities
Renowned faculty: Programs are designed by Columbia Business School faculty and feature industry experts
Flexible learning: Students can study anywhere, anytime, at their own pace
Mentorship: Access to mentors who guide their learning experience and help them brainstorm assignments
Certificate of participation: Students earn this recognition from Columbia Business School when they successfully complete a program.
Visit Columbia Business School’s enrichment program website to review our offerings.
We know there are thousands of high school students who could be awesome at cybersecurity. How do we know? CyberStart has been proven to find exceptionally talented students who have pivoted to industry without having studied or previously known they were interested in the subject area.
CyberStart America helps uncover, educate and funnel students with a talent for this industry into career paths via life-changing scholarship opportunities.
Why CyberStart America?
It is completely free for all high school students in the US
No experience needed from you or your students to get started - everything students need they learn in the game!
Learning becomes fun with real-world ethical hacking challenges in the form of a game.
Students new to the field with a strong aptitude, as well as students with existing interest in the field, can use the platform to train and qualify for the National Cyber Scholarship program, allowing them to compete for life-changing college scholarship opportunities!
Have you been put off joining CyberStart America without access to a Virtual Machine?
The CyberStart Virtual Machine is now available online!
Find out how to access the cloud based VM!
We are pleased to present an exciting opportunity on Saturday, Nov. 9, for students who are interested in learning more about engineering. Parent programming will also be offered.
Explore Engineering is a FREE event where your students can learn about a career in engineering and what makes a University of Dayton engineering degree unique. They’ll participate in hands-on activities in our labs, meet our faculty and current students, and tour our campus and engineering facilities.
In addition, the Women Engineering Program and the Multi-Ethnic Engineers Program are hosting WEP/MEP Connect — a special lunch event where your students will learn how UD students engage in these programs.
This WEP/MEP Connect session is open to all who are interested in learning how they could engage in these programs as UD students. We welcome students of all backgrounds and experiences to be part of our community.
Explore Engineering Schedule
Saturday, Nov. 9
Explore Engineering
11 a.m.: Optional campus tour
Noon: Lunch on your own
1 to 5 p.m.: Explore Engineering program
Explore Engineering + WEP/MEP Connect
10:15 a.m.: Optional campus tour
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.: WEP/MEP Connect lunch
1 to 5 p.m.: Explore Engineering program
Space is limited for these events, and registration is required. Registration will close on Friday, Nov. 1, or when full. Please encourage your students to register today to secure their spots!
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact us at 937-229-3296 or udengineering@udayton.edu.
Please join us for an online presentation from five top U.S. colleges and universities (Colgate University, Hamilton College, Skidmore College, Syracuse University, and Union College) as they introduce you to the benefits of studying in Upstate New York. You'll have the opportunity to hear from admission officers and students at each institution.
Select a session below to register for the event (all times listed are U.S. Eastern Time):
Thursday, September 25th
7:00 p.m.
Student Registration
Parent Registration
Thursday, October 16th
8:00 a.m.
Student Registration
Parent Registration
7:00 p.m.
Student Registration
Parent Registration
Thursday, November 13th
College decision day is right around the corner, and we know there are a lot of students who are still figuring out their next step.
A gap year is a great option for students who want real-world experience before college, need a break from school to remember their love of learning, or aren't interested in the traditional path.
We want to help you be prepared to answer questions and be up-to-date about gap year options.
The best way to connect with us is to join us for a free virtual info session any Thursday, or request a copy of our brochure here.
Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn & Stanford
Join Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford to learn more about their institutions, selective admissions, and a recommendation letter workshop this fall.
Live Virtual Experiences - Our live interactive virtual workshops challenge students to explore their creativity while introducing them to the terminology, techniques, and technology common in today's entertainment media industries.
Preview Our Live Workshops
Music Creation Virtual Workshop
Stop Motion Animation Virtual Workshop
New York City
One-day travel: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Meet admissions representatives from a diverse group of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and learn about a wide range of higher education options.
Get access to:
• On-site college applications with opportunity
for waived fees
• Valuable scholarship resources
• Informative workshops
• Additional HBCU activities and entertainment
Join us for this exciting opportunity. The HBCU College Fair is a collaboration with Malcolm Bernard HBCU College Fair, Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, and the New York Urban League Young Professionals. Event location and time TBA.
Community donations and grants are helping to offset the costs of this trip. Space may be limited.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Kelly Masline, Director of
Educational Support Services
518.464.3971
kelly.masline@neric.org
For the first time ever, the Kinney Center for Autism at Saint Joseph's University is expanding our college support program to virtually serve individuals with autism at campuses throughout the country. Over the past decade ASPIRE students have defied national college completion rates, boasting an 84% success rate. We hope you will share this information with students on the spectrum pursing college success!
Our proven model for college support includes a blend of case management, skills courses, peer mentorship, & faculty trainings facilitated by our team of Licensed Social Workers and Clinical Counselors. All of these services are now being offered remotely. Learn more
With the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, more students than ever are opting to take a gap year. The Kinney Center is offering the opportunity for individuals on the spectrum to build confidence and real world experience by taking 1-2 online courses at Saint Joseph's University, while being supported by our team of experts. Learn more
The Kinney Center's College Bound Retreat is an online interactive seminar that prepares students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who are planning to enroll in postsecondary education after graduation. Individuals with ASD can achieve great collegiate success, and the College Bound Retreat program provides specialized support to kick-start the attainment of their educational goals. Learn more
With the end of the school year almost here, you may be a student who is looking to take a Gap Year. If you know are in this boat (pun intended) or a senior that still hasn’t figured out what you want to do, please check out the attached flyer. We’ve had several students over the past few years take that Gap Year with us. It gives them the educational break while learning new and exciting skills and having fun before they hit the grind of a traditional college. We are also members of The Gap Year Association. Reach out with any questions that you may have.
Steve Parello
Admissions
The Landing School of Boatbuilding & Design
286 River Rd
Arundel ME 04046
207-810-2288
sparello@landingschool.edu
Navigate your college journey using these tools and resources.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Credible sources on ADHD
Learn About Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | CDC – For more statistics, symptoms, and other related information, look at the CDC.
Understanding ADHD – CHADD – Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), the National Resource Center on ADHD, is one of the most comprehensive resources on ADHD.
What Do We Really Know about ADHD in College Students? – PMC – This has many statistics and research-based information on ADHD. It also mentions a few potential treatments and accommodations for students with ADHD.
How Can We Improve Outcomes for College Students with ADHD? – This has many evidence-based pieces of information on ADHD.
What is ADHD? | CDC – This offers an overview of ADHD and its symptoms.
Resources and Tips to Help Students with ADHD
Assistive Technology for Children With ADHD – This website does not recommend anything specific, but it has several general suggestions on types of technology to look at.
ADHD tools and apps for students | Speechify – This website recommends many specific tools like apps, assistive technologies, and other recommendations.
15 Best Assistive Learning Tools for Students with ADHD – These are also many different, specific tools for ADHD.
10 Best Assistive Technologies for ADD/ADHD | Disability Credit Canada – Although not well-formatted, this website lists specific apps and pieces of technology that help with ADHD in school.
Succeeding in College with ADHD – CHADD – This page from CHADD has many tips, from social life to academics to staying organized.
NIMH » Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – This also has several recommendations for treatments and systems to help you stay on task.
7 Tips for College Students With ADHD – This has several very doable tips for being organized in college.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Credible sources on ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) | Autism | NCBDDD | CDC – The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD), a part of the CDC, has symptoms, data, statistics, and treatments for ASD.
Learn More about Autism | The Administration for Children and Families – This has a list of several more places where you can learn more about ASD.
Autism spectrum disorder – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic – This has a list of early symptoms of ASD.
What is Autism? – Autism Research Institute – This has a list of symptoms and resources to diagnose ASD.
Resources and Tips to Help Students with ASD
Going Through College With High Functioning Autism – Written by an instructor who has ASD, this website has several great tips on how to do well in college.
8 Tips for College Success for those on the Autism Spectrum – Written by a highly accomplished former student with ASD, this article has very practical recommendations on how to succeed in college.
NIMH » Autism Spectrum Disorder – This has several recommendations to make life in general with ASD a bit easier.
Assistive Technology for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders – The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) has many suggestions for assistive technology that can help to function with ASD.
Assistive Technology for Autism: Tools and Benefits – This also has suggestions for assistive technology.
Dyslexia
Credible sources on Dyslexia
International Dyslexia Association – This website has many resources on dyslexia.
Complete Guide to Dyslexia – Child Mind Institute – This website has a good summary on dyslexia and recommended ways to improve reading ability.
Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dysnomia, Dyslexia, and Dyspraxia: What are the Differences? – The Edvocate – This has information on dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.
Dyslexia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Types – This is a comprehensive guide to dyslexia and treatments.
Resources and Tips to Help Students with Dyslexia
Understanding Dyslexia and How to Help Kids Who Have It – This website has many recommended accommodations for the classroom.
7 Tips and strategies for working with dyslexia – Although directed toward people with dyslexia in the workforce, there are many tips here that can also make day-to-day life in college easier.
Overcoming Dyslexia – This book has a lot of evidence-based tips on the best colleges for dyslexic students, how to improve reading skills, and assistive technology.
The Best Assistive Technology for Dyslexics | WIRED – This has many recommendations of programs and gadgets for those with dyslexia.
Seeing AI on the App Store/Seeing AI App from Microsoft – This uses the camera and optical character recognition (OCR) to turn images into machine-readable text. These types of text-to-speech apps mostly benefit individuals who are blind or visually impaired but can also benefit individuals with a reading disability like dyslexia.
Learning Ally – This is a site where you can find audiobooks of textbooks (assuming you provide documentation of your disability).
Bookshare – This operates similarly to Learning Ally as an audiobook database.
Epilepsy
Credible sources on Epilepsy
Epilepsy | CDC – This has statistics, an overview of epilepsy, and research information.
EPILEPSY 101 – EpilepsyU – This has a more in-depth description of the causes of epilepsy.
Epilepsy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments – This has a general overview of epilepsy and some treatment options.
Resources and Tips to Help Students with Epilepsy
Managing Epilepsy Well Checklist | CDC – This has many general tips for how to manage epilepsy.
Navigating Life with Epilepsy – This book has comprehensive information on epilepsy and how to manage life well.
8 Ways to Manage Epilepsy – This website has several practical ways to manage epilepsy better.
Pursuing a Higher Education Poses Unique Challenges for Those with Epilepsy – This website has specific tips for navigating college with epilepsy.
Attending a College | Epilepsy Foundation – There are several general tips for navigating college with epilepsy here.
Credible sources on Speech Impairments
Quick Statistics About Voice, Speech, Language | NIDCD – The National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) has a lot of information on voice, speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
Adult Speech Impairment: Types, Causes, and Treatment – This offers an in-depth explanation of different speech disorders and their causes.
Resources and Tips to Help Students with Speech Impairments
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) – The American Speech-Language Association (ASHA) has a lot of information on speech impairments, but they also have a list of general assistive technologies that may be helpful.
Assistive Technology: Communication Products – Physiopedia – Although some of these technologies are geared towards those with difficulty communicating due to hearing impairments, many of them are still beneficial to those with stand-alone speech impairments.
Sensory impairments include deafness, blindness, severe visual impairments, severe hearing impairments, and deafblindness. According to Statista, around 5.6% of college students in the fall of 2022 had low vision or hearing loss.
Blindness and Visual Impairments
Credible sources on Blindness
Blindness Statistics | National Federation of the Blind – The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) has many statistics on those who are visually disabled.
Blindness (Vision Impairment): Types, Causes and Treatment – This website has a lot of information on how vision impairment can be caused and offers definitions for the different types of blindness.
Common Eye Disorders and Diseases | CDC – This offers an in-depth description of many common causes of visual impairments.
Glossary of Eye Conditions – This is an exhaustive list of conditions that can lead to visual impairment from the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB).
Resources and Tips to Help Students with Blindness
Resource Guide for Students With Visual Impairments | BestColleges – This website has several recommended tips and tools to use if you are visually impaired.
Navigating College with Visual Impairments – This has several tips and tools as well.
Assistive Technology for Blind or Low Vision Participants – MIUSA – This website has several general recommendations on assistive technology for visual impairments.
Aira – This is a live, human-to-human professional assistance service that delivers on-demand, skilled, and reliable visual interpreting for just about any task. Using the camera and an app on your smartphone, a trained agent will assist by visually interpreting your surroundings, from describing and reading to explaining and navigating just about anything.
Seeing AI on the App Store/Seeing AI App from Microsoft – This is similar to Aira and uses the camera and optical character recognition (OCR) to turn images into machine-readable text. These types of text-to-speech apps mostly benefit individuals who are blind but can also benefit individuals with a reading disability like dyslexia.
Learning Ally – This is a site where you can find audiobooks of textbooks (assuming you provide documentation of your disability).
Bookshare – This operates similarly to Learning Ally as an audiobook database.
JAWS® – Freedom Scientific – This is a screen reader for Windows systems.
ZoomText – Freedom Scientific – This is a screen magnifier for Windows systems.
Deafness and Hearing Impairments
Credible sources on Deafness
Types of Hearing Loss | CDC – This has a very comprehensive description of the different types of deafness.
Undergraduate Enrollment of Deaf Students in the United States – This has many statistics on deaf college students.
Deafness and hearing loss – This also has very in-depth descriptions of the different types and causes of deafness, among other information.
Resources and Tips to Help Students with Deafness
Resource Guide for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students | BestColleges – This offers many accommodation ideas, general tips, and suggested assistive technology and software, along with many more resources.
Resources for Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Students – This website is very similar, offering suggested accommodations, outside resources, and assistive technology. There are also application tips and scholarships.
Deafblindness
Credible sources on Deafblindness
DeafBlindness Overview – The National Center on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB) has many resources to help better understand deafblindness.
College Students Who Are Deaf-Blind – This offers a better point of view to see what it is like to be deaf-blind from a first-hand perspective.
Deaf Blindness – Understanding and Supporting Learners with Disabilities – This has different diagnoses, communication methods, and assessment recommendations for people who are deaf-blind.
What is DeafBlindness? – This offers definitions, causes, and descriptions of deafblindness.
Resources and Tips to Help Students with Deafblindness
State Deaf-Blind Projects – Every state has a deaf-blind project. See what benefits you may qualify for from yours.
DeafBlind Resources | National Federation of the Blind – This has links to many organizations involved with helping deaf-blind people.
Assistive Technology | National Center on Deaf-Blindness – This has a few links to lists of recommended assistive technology.
Understanding Assistive Technology | National Center on Deaf-Blindness – Similarly to the previous website, there are lists of suggested assistive technologies.
Understanding Assistive Technology: How Do Deaf-Blind People Use Technology? | Level Access – This has a list of general recommendations for assistive technology.
Communication Products for People Who Are Deafblind – This website is a bit more specific and also explains how the technology works more thoroughly.
Credible sources on Mobility Impairments
Physical & Mobility Impairments: Information & News – This offers a lot of specific information and explanations on mobility impairments.
Mobility and Physical Disabilities – This offers comprehensive definitions and a few general assistive technology and accommodation recommendations.
Physical and Mobility Impairment Information Document List – This has a list of articles focused on different causes of mobility impairments.
Difference Between Neuromuscular And Musculoskeletal Disorders – This offers a specific explanation of the difference between neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions.
Resources and Tips to Help Students with Mobility Impairments
Mobility Impairments | DO-IT – Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) offers recommended accommodations for students with mobility impairments.
Physical and Mobility Disability: Common Assistive Technology – This offers a few more creative and specific recommended assistive technologies.
These Smart Home Devices Can Enhance Independence for People With Disabilities and Mobility Needs – This is an exhaustive list of assistive technologies to make living independently easier. They also offer explanations for why they recommend each gadget.
Stay Independent With These Assistive Technologies – This website also has a long list of general recommended assistive technologies for many types of disabilities.
Standardized Test Accommodations
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
ADA National Network has a list of the different agencies that enforce the ADA for you to contact if there is an instance of noncompliance.
Local Committees
There are committees for people with disabilities all over the United States. They can operate at the federal, state, or local level. There is a National Council on Disability, there are Governor’s Committees on People with Disabilities, and sometimes there are Mayor’s and County Committees on People with Disabilities.
General Tips for Navigating College with Disabilities
College Faculty and Accommodations
Connect with the Department of Disabilities (or equivalent) at the college you want to attend. If you are having trouble finding them, try looking up your college on the Campus Disability Resource Database (CeDaR).
Ultimately, however, it will be up to you to ensure you are given an equal chance at education. You must be able to self-advocate. Although it is written for parents, Understood.org has recommendations on what to do (and what not to do) if you do not receive appropriate accommodations.
For more information on disability services at colleges, look at NCCSD.
In partnership with TEL Education, the College of Mt. St. Vincent Dual Credit Academy is offering dual credit courses that are all-inclusive, self-paced, and greatly enhance a student's college readiness. But there's more! The DCA is offering services no other dual credit program is offering!
1. No GPA, ACT, or SAT requirement. 9th and 10th graders can participate.
2. 24-hour or less student admission. 48-hour or less student enrollment.
3. 16-week semesters or flexible on-demand term options.
4. No course minimums or course maximums.
5. Weekly virtual office hours with the professor.
6. 48-hour or less grading policy on all written assignments.
7. Student coach assigned to track, mentor, and facilitate tutoring with the student.
8. Site manager access that gives counselors access to real-time grades and student progress
9. Account Manager assigned to the high school counselor in charge of dual credit. Account Managers communicate student progress on average 5-6 times a semester. Also, help with any other support needs.
10. A dual credit growth professional will be assigned to high schools to help counselors increase dual credit awareness and enrollment. Provide collateral, webinars, etc to high school students and parents. We are also providing the same materials to 8th-grade parents and students so middle school students enter high school prepared to take courses and understand the benefits of dual credit.
Recognizing a growing interest among students to earn a full bachelor’s degree outside the United States, the NACAC's Guide to International University Admission is just what you need if you are a student who wants to study internationally.
The guide was developed with the guidance of more than 20 NACAC members and foreign government representatives with experience counseling students seeking international study. It's fully updated, with in-depth information on admission requirements and more for colleges and universities in 13 countries.
For the best reading experience, you can now view a digital version of the guide via PageRaft. Responsive and scrollable, this view adapts to any device and makes it easy to read, share, and search.
Our free, virtual Business Bootcamp for High School Students offers college-level workshops taught by our expert faculty. Students will get critical training to add to their résumés and incorporate into both their academic and professional lives as they seek entry to college and the business world. They can also earn cash prizes in our essay writing content!
New York Tech Advance is program allows high school students to enroll in university-approved high school courses that, upon completion, award New York Tech college credit. These courses, in addition to counting toward high school graduation, provide students with a head start on their college education at a steeply discounted rate.
Women in high school and college who have an interest in science, medicine or engineering are now invited to register for a session of the Perry Virtual Experience.
A Perry Outreach Program is a one-day career exploration for young women in high school who are interested in careers in orthopaedic surgery, engineering or both.
A Perry Initiative Medical Student Outreach Program is a hands-on introduction to the field of Orthopaedic Surgery for women in medical school.
Orthopaedics In Action is a unique, hands-on curriculum for middle and high school STEM classrooms that features real-world challenges from orthopaedic surgery and biomedical engineering.
For more information and to join the Perry Initiative network, please visit our website.
Place Corps is an educational institute based in the Hudson Valley that supports our next generations to build radical solutions for sustainable, joyful livelihoods for all.
Founded on the principle that change begins with a calling to know, love, and serve ourselves, our communities, and our places, we offer place-specific, community-based, transformational learning.
We do this through:
We uplift truth, beauty, and goodness in our approach to work guided by our values.
Bryant University, in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the nation’s top accounting firms, will once again host the PricewaterhouseCoopers Accounting Careers Leadership Institute (PwCACLI). The institute will be hosted on Bryant University’s beautiful campus in Smithfield, RI from June 25 to June 30, 2023.
PwCACLI is an exciting and educational week-long, hands-on opportunity for students who identify as African American/Black, Latinx, or Native American rising high school seniors (current juniors) to learn more about the accounting profession.
Throughout the program, they will work directly with Bryant University faculty, staff, and current students, as well as professionals from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
Program participants will:
Understand the role of accountants
Spend a day at PwC offices in Boston and meet with business professionals to learn firsthand about daily operations
Experience college life by living in a residence hall and utilizing resources at Bryant
Except for transportation (to and from Bryant University), there is no fee to participate in the program. The program will provide overnight accommodations, meals, planned activities, and educational materials.
To apply, students must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) and completed at least Algebra 2 by the end of junior year.
Follow this link to access the application. Please note that space is limited. The priority application deadline is set for Friday, March 31, 2023.
If you have any questions, please contact either Michelle Felizzola at 401-232-6586, mfelizzola@bryant.edu or Dana Brokmeier 401-232-6103, dbrokmeier@bryant.edu.
RIT Tiger STRIPES is our new experiential learning platform that empowers high school students to explore their potential, master 21st-century skills, and actively shape their futures.
Through this free and completely virtual experience, students can:
Shape their future, one skill at a time: Gain valuable insights through career skill-building programs, power skills courses, events, and competitions in topics like AI, Careers in Tech, Design Thinking, Finance, and so much more.
Showcase their growth: Earn digital badges to highlight their achievements and enhance their resume.
Connect globally: Collaborate with peers from around the world, expanding their perspective and network.
Between advancing technology and surging entrepreneurship, the way the world does business is changing faster than ever before.
Equip your students to get down to business (or launch their own!) with Outlier by Savvas dual enrollment: real college courses worth actual college credit from the University of Pittsburgh, a top 50 school!
College Business Courses
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We are pleased to share that the Capital Region Offices of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Paul Tonko will be holding a 2025 Service Academy Information Night at SUNY Albany ETEC on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 6:00-8:00PM, with doors opening at 5:30PM.
Interested high school students, their parents, and school counselors/officials can register to attend the event and receive more information with the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/senator-gillibrand-rep-tonkos-capital-region-service-academy-night-2025-tickets-1632893100219?aff=oddtdtcreator
Attached to this email is a flyer with a QR code that will also direct interested attendees to our registration link.
The Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s 2025 Capital Region Service Academy Information Night event on September 23rd will highlight unique opportunities available through the nation’s five service academies, as well as a local Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program and a Capital Region institution, which is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) and expected to have offerings through the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Cyber Service Academy Program.
Event attendees will have the opportunity to hear from representatives of the following offices and institutions:
The Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
The Office of U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko
U.S. Military Academy
U.S. Naval Academy
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
U.S. Air Force Academy
SUNY Albany’s College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity
SUNY Albany’s Forensics, Analytics, Complexity, Energy and Transportation Security (FACETS) Center
If you are unable to attend the Capital Region’s Service Academy Night, we will be hosting similar events in our other regions. The information for the two closest to us is below:
Wednesday, September 17th: SUNY Westchester Community College, 6-8pm (Hudson Valley), REGISTER HERE
Monday, September 29th: The National Veterans Resource Center, 6-8pm (Syracuse), REGISTER HERE
If you have any other questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to catherine_vanluven@gillibrand.senate.gov.
Students may apply for a 2025 Service Academy Nomination through Senator Gillibrand’s website: https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/help/academy-nominations/. The deadline to apply and submit all materials in consideration for a nomination through our office is Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.
Answers to frequently asked questions about the nomination process are attached to this email. Should you have questions not answered in the FAQ, please feel free to contact
our Service Academy Nominations team at nominations@gillibrand.senate.gov.
Stony Brook's Simons STEM Scholars Program provides high-achieving, under-represented students interested in STEM the ability to pursue advanced degrees and endless opportunities.
Stony Brook is a national leader in STEM education. The Stony Brook Simon's STEM Scholars program offers its students opportunities including:
Fully-funded educational costs
Dedicated on-campus immersive community housing
Real-world internship and research opportunities
A fully-funded summer program for first-year students before classes begin
Personalized academic and career advising
Summer paid research opportunities
Application support and preparation for graduate school
We're looking for your talented students to apply.
It's 2024 - a great year to enrich your hobbies and professional skill set with a Continuing Education course! Topicsw include entrepreneurship, management, food safety, hiking withnature, tax diversification, cupcake decorating and more. Join us for a variety of exciting educational opportunities this winter and spring.
Register Online
Fill out a Registration Request Form at sunyacc.edu/continuing-ed/registration
Contact Us
Email: conted@sunyacc.edu
Phone 518-743-2238
For additional information please visit our website.
Webinar Week for 9th-11th grade students!
We had over 800 students join us for the 4 webinars!
We've had a number of requests to share the video recordings, so we've made a page for students to view the information that was presented.
We look forward to hosting another week of webinars on these topics (and more!) this summer.
Link To Videos of Geneseo Webinar Week
No matter where students are in the college process, you'll definitely want to mark your calendars to attend our upcoming virtual sample classes! Taught by Geneseo professors, we are thrilled to have students join us to learn, participate, and see why there is no place like here!
We will be updating the list of classes throughout the spring semester, so please bookmark the page and keep checking back! To register for our current offerings, students can visit: https://www.geneseo.edu/admissions/sample-classes-prospective-students
Every year the iSchool visits 5 different innovative ecosystems around the world. We bring a select cohort of students to join us at each visit, where they discover what it's like to live and work in each city.
Students typically visit between 20 and 25 technology companies over the course of the 5-day trip, and have a chance to interact with alumni and do a bit of sightseeing along the way. The exact makeup of the trip visits varies from year to year, and adapts based on input from participating students.
Immersion experiences encourage students to understand what they want in employment, distinguish what they like in a city, and learn what recruiters are looking for in potential team members. These trips provide a unique opportunity for students to connect with Syracuse University alumni within these ecosystems.
This program is open to students from all majors, all schools and colleges, and all degree programs. Undergraduate and graduate students must take these trips as a credit-bearing academic course.
To learn more about immersion experience and various dates offered, visit https://ischool.syr.edu.
Are you interested in international gap-years or semesters?
Tufts is proud to offer two First-Year Global Programs that could be great experiences. Each program offers the opportunity to live and work overseas with a cohort of other Tufts students while supporting a community organization, living with a local host family, and discovering the broader world.
We ask you to consider one of our two programs:
A First-Year Fall Semester Abroad: The Tufts Civic Semester
Civic Semester participants take classes together on the Tufts campus in August before departing for one of two service locations where they study the local language and work part-time at a community organization.
Students return to campus for their Spring term with a full semester of academic credit, allowing them to graduate in four years.
Civic Semester is a student’s first semester of college, and tuition and fees cover all expenses, including the option to utilize financial aid awards.
A Gap Year Before Tufts: The Tufts 1+4 Bridge Year Program
Tufts 1+4 is a year of full-time international work before students begin their four years of study on campus.
In one of four countries across the globe, students make a difference on an issue they care about, have time to explore new interests, and return with a deeper sense of self and a broader perspective on the world.
The Tufts 1+4 program offers full financial support for any student who is admitted to the program and qualifies for Tufts financial aid at any level.
If you are interested in applying, you can do so on the Tufts applicant portal when you submit your Tufts application or at any time once you have been accepted to the University.
Please feel free to contact firstyearglobal@tufts.edu with any questions about these exciting opportunities!
Fall into inspiration this season.
The School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts is excited to offer a full portfolio of virtual continuing education courses this fall semester.
With most courses open to high school students over the age of 15, we invite you to check out these opportunities! Advance your art beyond the limits of your high school art class, learn from professional artists, and add new skills and experiences to your resume; all from the comfort of home.
Browse Virtual Art Classes Open to High School Students by clicking here.
Keep your art skills fresh, no matter what this fall may bring!
We are writing to introduce you to the Lexicon Ambassadors Scholarship Program. Our program provides high school students with the opportunity to participate in virtual international volunteer projects, complete online instructor-led leadership development training based on the United Nations G17, and participate in SAT prep & tutoring. We offer educational support through weekly live SAT Zoom lectures. The one-year program offers 2-3 hours of live SAT lectures per week. All SAT prep is based on the College Board’s new digital SAT exam. Students also have access to one-on-one tutoring within our online classrooms. The program is all inclusive and we do not charge for tutoring. Our mission is to ensure that all students are well-prepared for their academic journeys, and we realize the tremendous financial burden that private tutoring can pose for families. Upon completing the program, students will receive a personalized letter of evaluation that can be used in their college and scholarship applications. The only fee that we charge students who are given a scholarship is a once-time $79 registration fee which covers a small portion of our operational cost for the year.
Our program is centered around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and was developed by a mentor, Ashan Perera, who received the UN SDGs Action Award in 2018. Ashan has extensive experience working on numerous UN projects and events, providing participants with a unique perspective on global issues.
Our Program
The Lexicon Ambassadors Program is an online experiential learning initiative designed to equip high school students with the critical skills needed to excel as leaders both in and outside of the classroom. Our program is facilitated by U.S.-based faculty mentors and international experts in various fields. It offers intensive online leadership training and opportunities to engage in virtual international volunteer programs, enabling students to gain practical experience while making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to holistic development, fostering both personal and academic growth while empowering students to effect meaningful change. Our comprehensive program includes the following components:
Leadership Training for Global Citizenship aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (mandatory)
The world is changing fast, and past experiences have demonstrated that youth education needs to adapt. School plays an important role in nurturing academic education and additionally, students still need leadership development training to prepare them for the challenges they will face in the world, and the latter is our strength. Our online global citizen leadership program is led by an international expert who leads an initiative that is one of the UN SDGs-recognized programs. Students will learn how they can effect change in global affairs, contribute to sustainable development goals, and lead in and outside of school. In order to successfully complete the program, it is mandatory to complete the Leadership Training plus participate in one of the Virtual Volunteer Tracks for at least 30 hours. Hours are logged by through
Virtual International Volunteer Tracks
The Lexicon Ambassadors Program offers students the opportunity to make a difference by participating in virtual international volunteer projects in order to demonstrate their unique skills, passions, and valuable contribution to society. Students enrolled in our program will work directly with international mentors based in the country in which each project is being implemented, tackling real-world problems with the goal of making a meaningful difference in the world. The following volunteer tracks are currently available for enrollment:
- South Africa Literacy Project (virtual)
Students will collaborate remotely with a team led by a seasoned U.S. senior instructional designer and an international mentor based in South Africa to develop practical solutions for enhancing child literacy in South Africa.
- South Asia Cancer Surveillance Project (virtual)
Students work with a U.S. based hematologist and oncologist to improve the detection of cancer and reduce disease progression in underserved areas. The program includes regular live Zoom discussions covering relevant public health issues in cancer surveillance. The goal of this program is to develop public health initiatives that are appropriate for the regions in which issues are identified. This program is designed for students who aspire to the medical or public health professional fields.
- Local Activist Track
Students wishing to work within their local community on original projects will have the opportunity to work with leadership mentors to develop and execute their own projects.
Live SAT Tutoring via Zoom
Recognizing the significance of the SAT in college applications, we offer all program participants unlimited comprehensive live SAT Zoom lectures. This is included as a part of the program and does not cost any additional fees. Students can work with tutors to meet their individual SAT needs and access a variety of SAT prep materials, including practice questions and flashcards. We are the only program to offer this level of academic support to the leadership students. We make use of both online asynchronous courses and live lectures. All content is recorded and posted within the online classrooms to ensure every student can have full advantage of the lectures.
Academic Support for College and Scholarship Applications
Admission to college is highly competitive, and we provide all program participants with personalized academic advising services which they may not otherwise have access to. Our team of expert advisors will assist students in reviewing their college and scholarship applications, particularly focusing on the application essay or personal statement, helping students showcase their unique qualities and stand out to admission committees.
Admissions to the Lexicon Ambassadors Program are ongoing. We offer full scholarships to cover program costs (excluding the $79 registration fee) and we encourage early applications.
Apply Today: https://lexiconambassadors.com
For more information, please visit our website at https://lexiconambassadors.com
Downloadable PDF flier: https://lexiconambassadors.com/flier2/
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With so many students opting to put their college plans on hold or finishing their high school careers online, Verto realized that what students need right now is clarity. Transparency. Honesty. Reliability. And affordability. Fortunately, we found a creative solution to help students earn college credit, save money on tuition, and move forward with their college plans - on their terms.
Simply put, at Verto, students know what the future holds and are given personalized guidance to get there. The road to college success may have a few more turns than before, but the Verto roadmap helps students navigate to the finish line.
We'd love to meet you! Feel free to schedule a quick meeting with us anytime that works best for you.
Schedule with Josh Sadagurksy (Pacific & Mountain Time)
Schedule with Layni Pistone (Central & Eastern Time)
You can also click here for more information or to apply.
Every week, students, parents, and educators come to VolunteerCrowd seeking STEM volunteer projects. These requests say a lot about what students are learning in classrooms or in extracurricular programs. Forget generic inquiries about practice coding; students want to use their Python, JavaScript, AI, or IoT skills to make an impact.
Classrooms are magical places for learning new concepts. Volunteering teaches students how STEM skills create new solutions or solve old problems. That’s why you see some of the most challenging classes include service projects. Want more proof? The College Board introduced AP with WE Service in 2016, and by 2017, 10,000 students participated. IB Diploma Candidates must complete a 50-hour service project. Colleges and employers are interested in students’ demonstrated skills. In this post VolunteerCrowd shares projects with students eager to show what they can do with what they know:
Teen Student Science Museum Volunteer - Location: BOSTON, MA - Ages: 14+
Online Map Editor Student Volunteer - Location: VIRTUAL - Ages: College Student
STEM Volunteer Internships for Students - Location: ANNAPOLIS, MD - Ages: 15+
Teen Oceanography Program Volunteer - Location: ORANGE COUNTY, CA - Ages: 14+
High School or College Cancer Research Intern - Location: BOSTON, MA - Ages: 16+
15+ Year Old Online STEM Volunteer - Location: VIRTUAL - Ages: 10+
Safety Always
Virtual and socially-distant volunteering are possible during the pandemic - with the right precautions.
Unlike VolunteerMatch, VolunteerCrowd does not share students' contact information with service organizations.
Wells offers convenient, online college readiness coursework. Do you have students who could benefit from an additional focus on things like stress management, grammar, writing, or interpersonal communication? We have instructor-led and self-paced options to help students gain more confidence before starting college.
If you are a student considering a major in pharmacy, you can learn more at RxExperience, a four-day virtual camp, offered by Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy. The camp will be offered once a week, via Zoom on Wednesday evenings, March 5-26.
High school students will get a behind-the-scenes look at pharmacy through educational sessions and fun, hands-on lab activities, all from the comfort of their own home! We'll send everything students need for lab activities and hands-on learning.
Additionally, high schoolers will learn how to prepare for and apply to the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, get a glimpse at life as a pharmacy student at Wilkes and hear about the variety of rewarding career paths available to pharmacists.
Students can register now; space is limited!
Greetings from Williamstown! I'm writing to share that our 2023 Windows on Williams (WOW) application is now available for rising seniors. The WOW fly-in program provides about 150 high-achieving seniors an all-expenses-paid opportunity to visit campus and experience the Williams community. WOW is a selective program open to rising seniors in the U.S. and Puerto Rico; preference is given to high-achieving students who couldn't otherwise afford to visit Williams.
WOW participants stay in dorms with current students, attend classes, meet with professors, and learn about our admission process and our extraordinary financial aid program. Please apply using this link by either of our two deadlines: July 1 or August 1, and feel free to contact us with any questions.