Who are Gap at CET Students?
Gap at CET students are motivated, hardworking high school graduates looking for an immersive challenge abroad for a semester, academic year, or summer. Gap students are interested in taking on a foreign culture, building cultural competency, and independence both in and out of the classroom.
Application Process
To apply to a CET program, click the “Apply Now” button on the page of the program you’ve selected. You’ll then create a CET account and receive access to the application materials.
A typical Gap at CET application includes:
This form asks for basic academic information and a few short statements about your goals for study abroad.
An official high school transcript is required. You also submit a transcript for any college-level coursework taken. Official transcripts may be scanned and uploaded, e-transcripts may be submitted, or hard copy official transcripts may be sent in a sealed, signed envelope.
Use the link in your online account to send a recommendation request to one of your previous high school teachers or college professors.
For programs with language pre-requisites. This form includes a few questions about your previous language courses and a short writing sample in the target language.
You may be asked to provide a visa application, course selections, and/or other program-specific elements.
See the program page of the program you’ve selected for more details.
Eligibility & Inclusion
To be eligible for a Gap at CET program, you must:
- Be 18 or older at the time of program participation (or earlier, in some cases, due to visa requirements)
- Have a high school diploma but are not yet enrolled at a college or university degree program.
- Generally, have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
We believe in making study abroad accessible to all students. We recruit and actively support academically qualified students of all races, religions, origins, abilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
Application Deadlines
CET accepts applications until the deadlines below. To start an application, click the “Apply Now” button on your selected program’s web page.
Fall
All Gap Programs — May 1
Spring
Gap at CET Siena, Gap at CET Japan — October 1
China Fieldwork Semester — October 15
Gap at CET Beijing, Gap at CET Jordan, Gap at CET Shanghai, Gap at CET Vietnam, Gap at CET: Global Virtual Internship — November 1
Summer
Gap at CET Beijing, Gap at CET Jordan, Gap at CET Siena, All Virtual Programs — March 1
When You’ll Hear Back
When each item in your online account has been checked off, congratulations, your application is complete! You’re welcome to complete your application in advance, and we continue accepting applications until each program’s application deadline. For most programs, you will receive an admissions decision within 2 weeks of receipt of your completed application.
Applying for Fall?
We’ll review your application after February 1
Applying for Spring?
We’ll review your application after August 15
Applying for Summer?
We’ll review your application after January 1