Laurel Springs' Gap Year Program offers recent high school graduates a customizable, online academic experience to bridge the transition to college and career. Participants can access the full High School course catalog, including NCAA and UC approved college prep, honors, AP and college-level courses through partnerships with Baylor University and Syracuse University.
Strengthen Your Academic Portfolio
Our Gap Year Program is uniquely tailored to each student’s goals, offering a meaningful academic experience for ambitious learners. Students have access to our entire High School catalog so they can expand their academic portfolio, familiarize themselves with college-level coursework, and explore potential majors or career paths. Benefits include:
- College-level courses through partnerships with Baylor University and Syracuse University
- 60 Honors and AP courses
- 86 World language coursesElective courses
As a fully-customizable program, gap year students can take a single course or several courses, while also participating in a virtual internship or combination of opportunities offered. One could say the Laurel Springs Gap Year Program allows high school graduates to choose their own adventure and pave their own path forward.
College Counseling
Gap Year Program students who opt in to the College Counseling program receive the guidance they need from an assigned College Counselor and a college and life planning seminar. Your College Counselor meets with you throughout the program to help you navigate the college admissions process and balance your Laurel Springs studies with your other pursuits.
- The Seminar course includes a wide variety of resources and a wealth of knowledge applicable to students’ current college and career goals or plans. It covers self-advocacy, growth mindset, and professional etiquette, contributing to a successful transition to higher education.
- Gap Year students also receive access to Naviance, a comprehensive, college and career readiness platform that promotes self-discovery, career exploration, and college preparation, and is used as a part of the college admissions process.
One-of-a-kind Virtual Internships
Laurel Springs’ Gap Year Program offers remote internships in the field and location of your choice through a partnership with Virtual Internships, an organization that partners with 13,000 companies in more than 80 countries to provide students with unique real-world work opportunities. During a one- to four-month internship, you’ll have access to webinars, coaching, and personalized support as you further your professional development on a global scale. All virtual internships follow the career readiness criteria outlined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Cultivate Athletic Pursuits
Laurel Springs Gap Year students can take advantage of an NCAA-approved curriculum and expert counseling for college-bound athletes – including NCAA eligibility, recruitment, and college admission preparation. While taking challenging coursework to strengthen a GPA or transcript, student athletes can continue to improve their physical strength and skills, participate in athletic recruitment, and develop a well-rounded skill set that colleges actively seek.
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