The more amazing experiences you have, the more interesting you become. And The more interesting you are, the more impressive your application looks to college admission panels.

“Make your children interesting.” That’s the college admission advice former Harvard president Drew Gilpin Faust gave parents in an article published in The Atlantic a few years ago. Well, interesting international adventures in remarkable off-the-beaten-path places on classic gaff-rig boats tend to produce interesting people and—as an unsurprising result—winning college application essays and interviews!

The fact is, each QBE European Leadership School course affords crew members a motherlode of compelling essay ideas. Designed for teens (ages 16–19) by one of Europe’s most seasoned sailing and life-skills coaches, QBE’s singular outdoor adventure courses emphasize sailing instruction, personal development, and European cultural exposure.

But wait. There’s more…
It turns out that challenging adventures can dramatically increase academic motivation. And that translates into higher grades and test scores. Just take a look at St. Benedict’s School in Newark, NJ.

When it comes to life-success experiences, QBE out-delivers on every expedition.

new skills • new perspectives • new adrenaline rushes • new confidence

 Free transportation to and from Paris airports | No sailing experience necessary | All instructors licensed by the Royal Yachting Association