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Privacy Policy TERMS AND CONDITIONS LAUNCH requires all clients and their families to adhere to a high level of ethics and accountability while being guided by our service. ​ LAUNCH staff adheres to the ethical standards and Principles of Good Practice by the Independent Education Consultants Association in addition to the Core Values of Ethical Practice through the Higher Education Consultants Association. LAUNCH is awaiting approval for associate membership to both organizations All students and their families are expected to adhere to the Student Pledge and Service Agreement upon becoming a LAUNCH client.

Privacy Policy PRIVACY POLICY Last updated: 09 April 2019 DEFINITIONS Launch Education Advisors - Launch Education Advisors means ‘the Company’ or ‘LAUNCH’, Chrysantenstraat 23, 1214 BL, Hilversum GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation Act. Data Controller - Data Controller means the natural or legal person who (either alone or jointly or in common with other persons) determines the purposes for which and the manner in which any personal information are, or are to be, processed. Data Processor - Data Processor means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Data Controller. Data Subject - Data Subject is any living individual who is using our Service and is the subject of Personal Data. 1. PRINCIPLES FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA Our principles for processing personal data are: Fairness and lawfulness. When we process personal data, the individual rights of the Data Subjects must be protected. All personal data must be collected and processed in a legal and fair manner. Restricted to a specific purpose. The personal data of Data Subject must be processed only for specific purposes. Transparency. The Data Subject must be informed of how his/her data is being collected, processed and used. 2. WHAT PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT AND PROCESS LAUNCH collects several different types of personal data for various purposes. Personal Data may include, but is not limited to: Email address First name and last name Phone number Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City School records (only after you become a client) Identity documents including passport or identification cards (only after you become a client) 3. HOW WE USE PERSONAL DATA LAUNCH uses the collected personal data for various purposes: To provide you with services To notify you about changes to our services/events and/or products To provide customer support To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our services To detect, prevent and address technical issues In principle, your personal data will be stored only with LAUNCH. We do not disclose your personal information to third parties without your permission unless obligated to do so by court ruling or to fulfill the agreement between you and LAUNCH. ​ 4. LEGAL BASIS FOR COLLECTING AND PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA. LAUNCH’s legal basis for collecting and using the personal data described in this Data Protection Policy depends on the personal data we collect and the specific context in which we collect the information: LAUNCH needs to perform a contract with you You have given LAUNCH explicit permission or consent to do so Processing your personal data is in LAUNCH’s legitimate interests LAUNCH needs to comply with the law 5. RETENTION/EXPIRY OF PERSONAL DATA LAUNCH will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Data Protection Policy. LAUNCH will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. 6. DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. If you wish to be informed of what personal data we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us at gdpr@launcheducationadvisors.com . In certain circumstances, you have the following data protection rights: The right to access, update or delete the information we have on you The right of rectification The right to object The right of restriction The right to data portability The right to withdraw consent 7. CHANGES This privacy statement may be changed without prior notice as a result of changes in the operations of LAUNCH. We, therefore, recommend that you regularly check this privacy statement. Terms and Conditons TERMS AND CONDITIONS LAUNCH requires all clients and their families to adhere to a high level of ethics and accountability during the time you work with us. To review the Terms and Conditions expected as a client, please review the documents below. LAUNCH staff adheres to the ethical standards and Principles of Good Practice by the Independent Education Consultants Association* and to the Core Values of Ethical Practice through the Higher Education Consultants Association**. ​ All students and their families are expected to adhere to the Student Pledge and Service Agreement upon becoming a LAUNCH client. ​ *LAUNCH has applied for and is waiting for approval of associate membership. **LAUNCH is applying for associate membership Service Agreement Student Pledge

#DREAM LAUNCH SOAR WE ARE PREPARING FOR LIFTOFF ! INSPIRING STUDENTS LAUNCH works to encourage students to step outside their comfort zone, embrace opportunities, and conquer their personal and academic goals. MENTORING AMBITION We learn as much as we can about each student to advise them on the best opportunities for educational, social, emotional, professional, and personal growth. LAUNCHING THE FUTURE LAUNCH works to inspire and mentor students to become productive, honest leaders who positively make the world more equitable, educated, and inclusive. ABOUT LAUNCH LAUNCH is an Independent Education Consultant led advising service focused on providing expat and international families school and university guidance. UNIVERSITY PACKAGES We offer three different service packages to help families effectively navigate the American university admission and financial aid process. SCHOOL PACKAGES We offer two different advisory packages to assist families effectively in choosing either a Dutch or international school during their relocation process. Sign up below to receive more information about LAUNCH and to receive an early invitation to apply to the Class of 2020, 2021, 2022, or 2023. What interests you most? I would like to sign up to receive email updates from LAUNCH. View Privacy Policy I have read and agreed to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. View Terms and Conditions Join THANK YOU! Our staff will be in contact with you and send you an update when our website is live. Make sure to follow us on social media for continued updates as well! #dreamlaunchsoar

Schedule your free consultation! Connecting you to universities worldwide LAUNCH EDUCATION ADVISORS ABOUT LAUNCH ABOUT LAUNCH UNIVERSITY GUIDANCE UNIVERSITY GUIDANCE Launch was founded with the vision to inspire students, mentor their ambitions, and launch their futures. We believe in the potential of students and strive to provide them with global opportunities that allow them to showcase and develop their gifts and talents. Throughout your educational journey, there will be stressful times, but our aim is always to minimize the stress, so you can enjoy the university search process and find your next home. With Launch by your side, this journey will be exciting, boundary breaking, and organized to reduce stress. SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION SERVICES We tailor our services to student and family needs. From comprehensive, step-by-step guidance, to à la carte assistance, we are here to find unique solutions and relieve stress no matter your unique circumstance. Advising Packages Bespoke university guidance to relieve undue strain on the parent-student relationship, and reduce stress overall. Packages include the following and more: Application proofreading Application strategy Building a comprehensive university list US and UK Personal Statements Supplemental Essay coaching and review GPA conversion estimates Transcript translation Extracurricular Advising Financial Aid + Scholarships Admissions Interview Prep College Campus Visit Advising Personal values + Strengths assessments Hourly Advice Don't need a full package? No problem. We can taylor our services to your needs. Common uses of hourly advising include: Limited list building Personal Statement review Test-optional advice for SAT/ACT CV review Application strategy Custom writing plan for supplemental essays Summer enrichment program search Gap year advising IBDP, A-level, AP course selection advice Athletic Recruiting Interested in collegiate sports? Recieve custom recruiting guidance from a former D1 athlete, including: Understanding college sports divisions Assessing athletic talent and options Coach communication planning Game/skills film hosting Athletic CVs Athletic scholarship advising NCAA eligibility compliance SAT/ACT strategy Understanding the recruiting process Advising student promotion and exhibition Evaluating offers WHAT PEOPLE SAY "Your Webinar was an excellent eyeopener. You guys really know your stuff." — Parent of Tulane-bound student Contact SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE Thank you for signing up for the Launch monthly newsletter.

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Thank you for completing the University Guidance Intake form! ​ We appreciate you moving forward and preparing for your FREE one-hour consultation with LAUNCH. We encourage you to be curious, explore our website , get to know us , and share LAUNCH with friends. Want more education-based content? Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Sincerely, Your Friends at LAUNCH

COOKIES COOKIE POLICY Last updated: 9 April 2019 LAUNCH Education Advisors ("us", "we", or "our") uses cookies on http://www.launcheducationadvisors.com (the "Service"). By using the Service, you consent to the use of cookies. Our Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use cookies, how third-parties we may partner with may use cookies on the Service, your choices regarding cookies and further information about cookies. WHAT ARE COOKIES? Cookies are small pieces of text sent by your web browser by a website you visit. A cookie file is stored in your web browser and allows the Service or a third-party to recognize you and make your next visit easier and the Service more useful to you. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. HOW LAUNCH Education Advisors USES COOKIES? When you use and access the Service, we may place a number of cookies files in your web browser. We use cookies for the following purposes: to enable certain functions of the Service, to provide analytics, to store your preferences, to enable advertisements delivery, including behavioral advertising. We use both session and persistent cookies on the Service and we use different types of cookies to run the Service: Essential Cookies - We may use essential cookies to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Blocking essential cookies often means you will be asked to re-enter the same information frequently. Website Usage Cookies - LAUNCH will use these cookies provide information on us with knowledge of about which pages you’ve viewed and for how long. These cookies help us improve our website functionality for you and future visitors. Third Party Website Cookies - Some website elements contain cookies from third parties outside of LAUNCH and the Service. These may include but are not limited to applications such as Google Maps, social media posting options, and more. LAUNCH and the Service do not use cookies to inform us if you are logged onto Google or any social media sites. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-parties cookies to report usage statistics of the Service, deliver advertisements on and through the Service, and so on. WHAT ARE YOUR CHOICES REGARDING COOKIES ? If you'd like to delete cookies or instruct your web browser to delete or refuse cookies, please visit the help pages of your web browser. Please note, however, that if you delete cookies or refuse to accept them, you might not be able to use all of the features we offer, you may not be able to store your preferences, and some of our pages might not display properly. WHERE CAN YOU FIND MORE INFORMATION OUT ABOUT COOKIES? You can learn more about cookies and the following third-party websites: AllAboutCookies: http://www.allaboutcookies.org/ Network Advertising Initiative: http://www.networkadvertising.org/ ​​

LAUNCH EVENTS In the midst of the novel coronavirus, all in-person events through 1 June 2020 for LAUNCH education advisors are postponed. This page will continuously update with our virtual events and registrations. In the meantime, stay inside, wash your hands, and help us #flattenthecurve. Facebook Live WISDOM WEDNESDAY 13 MAY 2020 8:00 PM CET LAUNCH shares pertinent information regarding who qualifies for financial aid at American universities and what it means for your university search. Facebook Live WISDOM WEDNESDAY 20 MAY 2020 8:00 PM CET LAUNCH explains how students can reduce their cost of attendance at American universities by navigating the merit aid system. ​ Register SHOW ME THE MONEY 11 JUNE 2020 8:00 PM CET Learn about the true costs of a university education, how to budget for your experience, and understand how to make a fiscally responsible, but fulfilling choice. Facebook Live WISDOM WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2020 8:00 PM CET LAUNCH provides facts on why a budget is a sensible idea and main guide for the university search. Register THE LIMITLESS UNIVERSITY SEARCH 16 JUNE 2020 8:00 PM CET Learn how to search for post secondary English-speaking education options across the globe without sacrificing quality, financial fit, and experience. Facebook Live WISDOM WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE 2020 8:00 PM CET LAUNCH shares our favorite personal statement writing tips to help students begin their brainstorming process.

#DREAM LAUNCH SOAR GET LAUNCH SCHOOL ADVICE LAUNCH is honored to advise your family on your educational journey. As part of increasing educational opportunities for families, we ALWAYS provide a FREE one-hour consultation to determine if LAUNCH will be the best guide for your family in your school search. With LAUNCH, you can expect the utmost Curiosity, Integrity, Trust, Opportunity, and Grit. All information will be used for consultation purposes. Per our Privacy Policy, we do not disclose your personal information to third parties without your permission, unless obligated to do so by court ruling or to fulfill the agreement between you and LAUNCH.

Building Your University List A virtual course resulting in 10 schools personalized for YOU. Get it now Taught by LAUNCH founders Lauren Joyce Hensel and Sara Bittner. With a combined 15 years of college admissions experience, Sara and Lauren have guided hundreds of students in their college search and application process. The most critical factor in determining student success? Picking the right schools for YOU. This course guides you through the entire process, resulting in a list of 10 schools personalized to be a perfect fit. Get the course In this course we will cover Self Discovery Articulate your values, your unique talents and interests, and what type of experience you will thrive in during your college years. Understand the financial implications of university, and resources available to you. Application Strategy We share our philosohpies on creating a balanced list with low, medium, and high-likelihood school acceptance rates. Additionally, we cover what makes you a strong applicant for admissions, A final School List We help you explore 40 potential schools that would be a great fit for you. By the end, you will narrow this list down to 10, any of which you would be delighted to gain admissions. Personal Values Personal values Unique talents Personal interests Likes/dislikes Ideal environments Your student statistics Self Assessments The right number of schools How to research universities Aligning values with a school Analyzing school components Financial Considerations Major Exploration Application Philosophies A balanced list Reach, Target, and High likelihood Admissions hooks Understanding university types Requesting info List of 40 down to list of 10 Next steps: essays, deadlines Take the first step to building your perfect university list today! ​ Equivalent of 5 hours of consulting priced at over €1000, this course is a steal at €50. Get the launch price now, before rates go up to €80. Buy now for €50

CONTACT LAUNCH LAUNCH Education Advisors understands the importance of being connected and is available to serve students, families, educators, counselors, non-profits, community-based organizations, and more. If you would like to contact LAUNCH Education Advisors to discuss the university guidance process, schedule an American university admissions workshop or seminar, plan a school search webinar or workshop, or inquire about partnership opportunities, we would love to hear from you. +31 (0) 6 52 79 54 85 sara @launcheducationadvisors.com Amsterdam, the Netherlands

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