Give Your Child the Edge of Real-World Experience
We connect ambitious middle and high school students with hands-on internships at venture-backed startups. Not a simulation. Not a class project. Real work that admissions officers notice.
Our students intern at companies backed by
Everyone Has a "Project" Now
With credential inflation at an all-time high, traditional extracurriculars no longer differentiate applicants.
What No Longer Stands Out
- 📄Self-published research papers
- 🏢Self-started nonprofits with no traction
- 🎨Generic passion projects
- ❓Activities without third-party validation
What Actually Impresses
- 💼Real work at a real company
- ✅Third-party validation of skills
- 📊Measurable business impact
- 🤝Professional references & recommendations
Premium Access. World-Class Preparation.
We don't just place students — we prepare them to thrive.
The Network
Access to 200+ vetted venture-backed startups across fintech, healthtech, AI, and consumer. Companies that want hungry, talented interns.
The Mentorship
Every student is paired with a mentor from Stanford, MIT, or Berkeley who has navigated the exact path you're on.
The Guarantee
Every accepted student receives a guaranteed 3-month internship placement. No match, no payment. It's that simple.
The Team
Our team includes current students and recent graduates from Harvard, Stanford, Yale, and MIT who understand what elite admissions require.
How It Works
From application to internship in six straightforward steps.
Apply
Complete our quick application in under 15 minutes. Tell us about your interests, goals, and what excites you.
Vetting & Consultation
We review your profile and schedule a one-on-one call to understand your strengths and ideal placement.
Matching
Our team curates 2-3 internship opportunities tailored to your interests, skills, and schedule.
The Commitment
Once you choose your match, we handle all the paperwork. Payment is only collected after the contract is signed.
The Bootcamp
A one-week intensive training covers workplace skills, communication, project management, and startup culture.
Launch
Begin your 3-month internship with ongoing support from your mentor. Many students get extended or convert to part-time roles.
Success Stories
Real students. Real outcomes. See how LaunchPad Academy changed their trajectories.
"Built a feature used by 10,000+ users. The experience was unlike anything I could have done on my own."
"Led a campaign that drove 300% increase in user signups. My interviewer said it was the most impressive extracurricular he'd seen."
"Redesigned the patient onboarding flow and reduced drop-off by 40%. Real impact, real metrics."
"Managed vendor relationships and streamlined the fulfillment pipeline. Learned more in 3 months than 3 years of clubs."
"Built dashboards that the exec team uses daily. Having a real reference letter from a VP changed everything."
"The internship sparked my startup journey. I went from high school intern to YC founder in two years."
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Launch Your Future?
Join hundreds of students who turned a startup internship into a top-tier college acceptance.
Apply for the ProgramScholarships available. No payment until the internship contract is signed.