The Outdoor Academy Non-Applicant Survey

Decided it was too expensive when I first learned about OA and did not pursue further.

Saving money for other experiences/college.

Applied for financial aid and scholarships and my needs were not met.

Parents/guardians decided it was too expensive and did not support applying.

The Outdoor Academy did not provide enough information about additional forms of aid, scholarships, fundraising, etc.

Believed the value of The Outdoor Academy was not worth the cost.

Cost was not a deterrent in applying.

Other

The Outdoor Academy does not offer AP classes.

I/my teachers/advisors/deans/parents/ believed that my credits would not transfer.

I thought the academics at my sending school were stronger than at The Outdoor Academy.

I thought that a semester at The Outdoor Academy would negatively effect my admission into college.

I needed a specific class that The Outdoor Academy did not offer.

Rigor of coursework appeared too challenging.

I am enrolled in a specific program at school that was not compatible with OA (Honors, IB, Math and Science Academy, Arts, etc).

I thought attending The Outdoor Academy would negatively effect my GPA and Class Rank.

I was not interested in the coursework surrounding environmental studies and place-based learning.

Details of the academics program were not clearly communicated; I needed more information that wasn’t available.

Other

Too competitive, didn’t think I would get one of the spots.

Didn’t want to give up activities at home/school.

Parents/guardians didn’t support the idea.

Sending School did not support the idea.

My friends didn't support the idea.

Would have lost my spot at my sending school. Would have had to withdraw and re-enroll at my sending school.

Application process too extensive.

I didn’t get my application in before the deadline/thought it was too late to apply.

I didn’t want to leave home, friends, family.

Chose another semester school.

Apprehensive about Outdoor Program.

Didn’t like the idea of dorm-style living in cabins.

Other