Nonprofit Get Schooled uses entertainment and technology to help kids choose their own adventures.
The average high school student spends less than one hour per school year with a guidance counselor mulling over college decisions, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling. Not only is that not nearly enough time to make decisions that can impact the rest of their lives, but for kids whose families can't afford college prep, that might be their only interaction with someone equipped to steer them toward higher education. So Get Schooled has turned to the Internet to create a free teen-friendly hub where students can access relevant info in one place, from how to find and apply for scholarships to info on standardized tests to what type of school fits their personality. They cut the boredom factor with celebrity interviews and a gamification model that awards students points as they engage, redeemable for offline rewards.
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