Endorsements
| I genuinely cannot thank you enough for all your efforts on Christopher’s behalf. If only we had come to you before our eldest son’s gap year! You have the most astonishing amount of relevant information at your fingertips and we have made good use of it. As a direct result of your input he has now mapped out the whole of his fifteen months in good time for his UCAS application. He decided after coming to you that he would apply to Oxford. Your additional individual help after the interview was invaluable and quite beyond the call of duty. |
| Mrs. Gillian Miller. Magistrate |
| John Vessey, who has huge experience in this increasingly specialised field, set up Gap Enterprise to provide an individually tailored service for those with a long time to fill between school and university. Both boys and their parents have been very impressed by the help John has been able to give them and by the amount of time he has been willing to spend on their individual plans. I strongly recommend that you take up a consultation - it will be money well spent, not least in terms of peace of mind. |
| Mr. Peter Broad. Senior House Master |
| Thank you for your report. It’s a fantastic document – truly amazing. Many thanks for all the hard work and thought that has gone into it. You have given us some brilliant ideas and invaluable tips. |
| Mrs. Penelope Leith. Journalist and Royal Biographer |
| I very much liked your method of interviewing and discussion, which was warm, friendly and yet challenging. It was clear that you have a wealth of experience in this area and know the field well. I also liked the way you introduced the gap year on the back of the UCAS form and all the advantages that a gap year can bring. The budgeting and planning .... to optimise the gap year was well thought through and has given us many ideas! .... that is where your guidance and help was great - much more that I could do - but it was also that it was independent advice! I shall be promoting your services, since I believe many boys could benefit from the experience and methods you shared with us. |
| Dr. Max Derrick. Group Managing Director, Alaris Medical Systems |
| John Vessey's introductory talk was all that parents and boys desired at the outset of planning the gap year. Not only did he tackle the practical issues involved in planning this year long exercise, drawing on a wealth of knowledge and experience, but he also brought out many of the principles that might shape the gap and give it coherence and purpose. From the big 'why?' questions to the smallest detail, this evening proved an essential and fascinating first base. |
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Dr. Andrew Gailey, CVO. House Master to Prince William and Prince Harry |
| I have not seen any other gap organisation that betters the experience, depth of information available and personal attention of Gap Enterprise. Thank you for your invaluable help. |
| Mr. Kim Heyworth. Managing Director of WHEB Ventures, Bioscience Business Mentoring |
| Thank you for yesterday's consultation. Nora benefited immensely, and you have given her a lot of food for thought. For me, it was a pleasure meeting you personally, and I look forward very much to keeping in touch .... glad to be able to recommend you to our friends, and will continue to do so. |
| Dr Axel Gietz. Director of Corporate Affairs, DHL Worldwide |
| The meeting was extremely valuable for Daniel as he was challenged on many topics he perhaps had not thought through properly. I was fascinated by your analysis of all the issues relating to a gap year and most impressed by the pragmatism of your approach to planning. Thank you for your imaginative and inspiring suggestions, and for your personal analysis of Daniel's needs. Our younger son is on his way! |
| Dr. Gordon Higgott. Historic Buildings Advisor, English Heritage |
| We are very grateful for the care and consideration with which your report has been written. |
| Professor Colin Mayer. Said Business School, Oxford University |
IN RECENT MONTHS GAP ENTERPRISE HAS ASSISTED CLIENTS IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS
Abingdon, The Abbey, Alleyn’s, Badminton, Bedales, Benenden, Bradfield, Bristol Grammer, Bryanston, Canford, Charterhouse, Cheltenham Ladies’, City of London Freemens', Clifton, Collingwood, Dauntsey’s, Downe House, Epsom, Eton, Framlingham, Harrow, Hurtwood House, James Allen’s Girls’, King's Chester, KCS Wimbledon, Marlborough, MPW, North London Collegiate, Oakham, Oundle, Oxford High, Perse, Queen Anne’s Caversham, Radley, St. Catherine’s Bramley, St. Edward’s Oxford, St. Helen & St. Katherine, St. John's International School (Waterloo, Belgium), St. Leonard’s Mayfield, St. Paul’s Girls’ / boys', Sevenoaks, Sherborne, Sherborne Girls’ / boys', Shrewsbury, Stowe, Tudor Hall, Uppingham, Wellington, Westminster, Whitgift, Winchester, Wycombe Abbey. INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS from Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, Hong Kong and Australia.