Families work with gap year counselors for three main reasons:
education, expertise and mentorship.
That's why J2Guides offers these three levels of support:
Explore the Gap ~ $500
We’ve packed the most critical information, resources and insights together in our signature gap year training, Explore the Gap. Log-on live with other gappers from around the country while your gap year counselors and J2Guides cofounders - Jane and Jason - guide you through: brainstorming, budgeting, evaluating and researching your gap year options. An interactive J2Guidebook documents your progress so that by the end of this planning accelerator you will know your gap year vision and have the tools to achieve it. Can’t make the live sessions? No problem, they will be recorded so you can stay up-to-date with the training. Want more support after the training? No problem, you can always add-on Plan the Gap and Bridge the Gap whenever you are ready.
At-a-Glance
4 gap year planning webinars taught live by Jane and Jason
2 webinars during the gap year for additional support and reflection
A 55-page J2Guidebook of gap year tips, worksheets, strategies and resources
Add-on Plan the Gap anytime
Monthly start dates
$500 per student
Who is this good for?
Students who want to learn how to plan a gap year
Those who need to maximize their gap year budget
Parents who want their gapper to gain skills and confidence
Students looking for group and independent experiences
Families that are on the fence about the gap year
Plan the Gap ~ $1,100
Many families want personalized program recommendations to help them meet their gap year goals. Plan the Gap students meet one-on-one with Jane or Jason for highly personalized support and curated program referrals anytime after completing Explore the Gap. Over the course of three power-packed sessions, your Guide will help you structure a comprehensive gap year plan and refer specific, high quality, vetted gap year experiences for you to pursue. We never take commissions from programs so all of our recommendations are tailored to each student’s specific interests. This is currently our most sought-after service since COVID-19 as it combines fundamental gap year planning skills along with personalized counselor sessions and program referrals.
At-A-Glance
Explore the Gap (see above)
3 one-on-one sessions with Jane or Jason
Student-specific program recommendations and introductions to organizations
A comprehensive gap year plan with to-do lists and next steps
Add-on Bridge the Gap anytime
$1,100 per student (Explore + Plan)
Who is this good for?
Students having trouble identifying the right gap year opportunities
Families that don’t have enough time to thoroughly research options
Students who need help planning the second half of their gap year
Those wanting to pursue a variety of interests in their gap year
Families that value a continued connection with Jane and Jason
Bridge the Gap ~ $1,800
Our most comprehensive service, Bridge the Gap is ideal for families who want the peace-of-mind knowing that their gapper will have a longer-term mentor to support them throughout their gap year. Having received a solid gap year education from Explore the Gap and personalized program options from Plan the Gap, students receive an additional set of one-on-one sessions with Bridge the Gap. Students continue their work with Jane or Jason to further enhance their program selection and/ or refine their gap year interests as the year progresses. These sessions can be used at anytime in the gap year so you can make the most of our guidance when you really need it.
At-A-Glance
Explore the Gap (see above)
Plan the Gap (see above)
4 additional one-on-one sessions with your counselor
Additional program referrals, as needed
Logistical support and ongoing mentorship for changes that arise during the gap year
$1,800 per student (Explore + Plan + Bridge)
Who is this good for?
Students pursuing three or more activities in their gap year
Those who haven’t planned their entire gap year before they launch
Students who want strategies and resources for a highly customized gap year
Families that value continued support for their gapper throughout the year
Those that want a comprehensive gap year counseling service at an affordable rate
Every student, family and gap year is unique, and over 25 years we have seen that not everyone wants or needs the same services, or at the same time. J2Guides puts the student at the center of the gap year planning process, and lets you choose the level of support that is right for your family. Co-Founders Jane Sarouhan and Jason Sarouhan infuse this process with their professional expertise, personal experience and genuine desire to meet each student and family right where they are.
J2Guides is a full service gap year counseling organization that provides expertly curated gap year planning and program resources. It's best to think of us like college counselors for the gap year.
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