I want to at tend.

NOW WHAT DO I DO?

Any outstanding high school student How to Submit It 28, 2008, qualify for a 10% tuition
graduating after 2008 may apply for You may submit your application ma- discount. Applications and deposits
admission to the Junior Statesmen terials separately, but we encourage received by March 28, 2008, qualify
Summer School. U.S. citizenship is you to begin the admission process for a 5% discount. We accept late ap-
not required, but excellent command online at www.jsa.org/summer08. plications on a space-available basis.
of the English language, both written Just follow the summer programs For additional pricing information, see
and oral, is necessary. links. Then gather the items listed pages 26–27. All application materials
above and mail to us a completed must be submitted by May 16, 2008.
What to Submit packet. That way we can review your
1 Student Application Form application and give you an answer Your Chances
Use the form in this brochure or quickly. Admission is competitive. We base
apply online at jsa.org/summer08. decisions on academic achievement,
Where to Send It leadership ability, maturity, and in-
2 Personal Essay If your first choice is Georgetown or terest in politics. Given the demands
Describe your qualifications in Yale, mail your application to: of the curriculum, the Admissions
two to three pages. Include your Admissions Office Committee is especially interested in
academic achievements, involve- Junior Statesmen Summer School students who have performed well in
ment in school and community 1600 K Street NW, Suite 803 English and social studies classes.
activities, interest in politics, and Washington, D.C. 20006
college or career plans. Describe Admission standards are similar for
your leadership experiences. If your first choice is Princeton or each of the five sessions, but you
Conclude with a paragraph on a Stanford, mail your application to: must be an older, more mature, and
political issue and explain why it Admissions Office academically experienced student to
interests you. Junior Statesmen Summer School attend the Georgetown program. If
400 S. El Camino Real, Suite 300 you do not gain admission to your
3 Official High School Transcript San Mateo, CA 94402 first-choice campus, we may accept
Just ask your school for a copy. you for one of our other sessions or
When It’s Due defer your enrollment for one year.
4 Recommendation We offer a rolling admissions pro-
Ask your guidance counselor or cess; we will begin accepting applica- If you have questions about qualifi-
English or social studies teacher tions in November 2007 and con- cations or the application process,
to complete the form in this tinue until all spaces are filled, but we call 800.334.5353 (California office)
brochure and return it to you in a recommend that you complete your or 800.317.9338 (Washington, D.C.
sealed envelope. application as early as possible. office), or write summerschool@jsa.org.
Applications and nonrefundable From outside the U.S., call
5. Nonrefundable $50 Deposit $50 deposits received by February 650.347.1600.
Included in your tuition.
COUNSELOR/TEACHER
RECOMMENDATION FORM
Applicant’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________ c Male c Female
Please Print First Last
Applicant’s Email Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

Applicant’s Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
Phone: ( ) ____________________ School _________________________________________ Graduation Year 09 10 11 12
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I’m applying to: c Georgetown I c Georgetown II c Princeton c Yale c Stanford

To the Applicant
Fill in the above and give this form to your counselor or English/social studies teacher. Your counselor/teacher should
return this form to you in a sealed envelope to be included in your completed application packet.
To the Recommender
This student is applying for admission to the Junior Statesmen Summer School, a rigorous, month-long residential program for
outstanding high school leaders. While living on campus, Summer School students enroll in college level political science and
speech courses, participate in a debate practicum and attend a high–level speaker program. Your answers to the questions below
will help the Admission Committee assess his or her qualifications. Please return the completed form to the applicant in a sealed
envelope to be included in the final application packet.
Please rate the applicant on each of the following characteristics.
How does he or she compare to other college-bound students?
Superb/Top 5% Excellent/Top 10% Good/Top 25% Average Below Average Not able to judge
Academic Achievements
Maturity & Judgment
Interest in Politics
Writing Skills
Leadership Abilities
Academic Work Ethic

Summer School students are required to write a 12–15 page research paper during the program.
Does this applicant have experience writing research papers? c yes c no c I’m not sure
Do you believe he/she is capable of this task? c yes c no c I’m not sure
Is this student sufficiently mature to participate in a month-long residential program? c yes c no c I’m not sure
How highly do you recommend this candidate?
c Without hesitation c Highly c Somewhat c I have some doubts c I do not recommend this student

Please feel free to attach additional comments, information, or a written recommendation.

Recommender’s Name: _______________________________________________ School: _______________________________

In what subject(s) did you teach the applicant? ___________________________________________________________________

Recommender’s Email: _________________________________________________ Phone: ( ) ______________________

Signature: ____________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________

STUDENT APPLICATION FORM
To the Applicant
A complete application includes:
1. This student application form or online form at www.jsa.org/summer08.
2. A personal essay of 2–3 pages, typed and double–spaced (See page 1 insert for essay instructions).
3. A recommendation from a counselor or social studies or English teacher (not required for Presidential Conventions).
4. An official high school transcript mailed (not faxed) by your school.
5. A $50 nonrefundable application fee (included in tuition).

I’m applying to the JUNIOR STATESMEN SUMMER SCHOOL session at:

c Georgetown I c Georgetown II c Princeton c Yale c Stanford
(place a 1 by your first choice campus and a 2 by your second choice.)
If you apply to a session that is filled or for which you are not qualified, we will try to honor your second choice.
-And/Or- c Democratic National Convention Symposia c Republican National Convention Symposia
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Print First Last
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
Home Phone: ( ) ______________________________ Cellular Phone: ( ) ____________________________________

Email Address: ________________________________ Parent’s Email Address: _______________________________________

Birthday: ____/____/____ Age:___ c Male c Female

School ________________________________________________________________________ Graduation Year 09 10 11 12

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School Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
How did you learn about the JUNIOR STATESMEN SUMMER SCHOOL ? ____________________________________________

For faster processing, please indicate the list code to the left of your name on brochure: _________________________________

Georgetown I Applicant Princeton Applicant Stanford Applicant

Check class for which you are applying: Check one in each section or AP U.S. History™, or if you Check one in each section or, if you are an incoming
c AP U.S. Government™ are an incoming freshman, select Freshman Scholars: freshman, select Freshman Scholars:
c U.S. Foreign Policy Section I Section I
c Constitutional Law c AP U.S. Government™ c AP U.S. Government™
c AP Comparative Government™ c AP Macroeconomics™
Georgetown II Applicant c U.S. Foreign Policy c AP Comparative Government™
Check class for which you are applying: c Political Philosophy c Constitutional Law
c AP U.S. Government™ c Campaigns and Elections And
c U.S. Foreign Policy And Section II
c Constitutional Law Section II c Speech Communication
c U.S. Presidency c Speech Communication c Political Communication
c Political Communication c Legal Advocacy/Moot Court
Yale Applicant or or
Check class for which you are applying: c AP U.S. History™ (no speech course) c Freshman Scholars: AP U.S. Government™
c AP U.S. Government™ and Speech or and Speech Communication
Communication c Freshman Scholars: AP U.S. Government™
c Constitutional Law and Legal and Speech Communication
Advocacy/Moot Court
Students whose first choice is Princeton Students whose first choice is Georgetown
Please consider making a contribution to The or Stanford, mail to Session I or Session II or Yale, mail to:
Junior Statesmen Foundation Scholarship Fund Admissions Office – Admissions Office –
c Yes, I would like to contribute. Junior Statesmen Summer School Junior Statesmen Summer School
Amount $________________________ 400 South El Camino Real, Suite 300 1600 K Street NW, Suite 803
San Mateo, CA 94402 Washington, D.C. 20006
(add this amount to $50 application fee) 800.334.5353 Fax 650.347.7200 800.317.9338 Fax 202.296.7839
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
To apply for a JUNIOR STATESMEN partial scholarship, please provide accurate and complete information. Scholarships are
awarded on the basis of financial need and academic merit. The information you provide will be held in strict confidence.

Name: ________________________________________________ Birthday: _____/_____/_____ Age ________ c Male c Female

Please Print First Last
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
Phone: ( ) __________________ School _________________________________________ Graduation Year 09 10 11 12
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My first choice of campus is: c Georgetown I c Georgetown II c Princeton c Yale c Stanford
c Democratic National Convention Symposia c Republican National Convention Symposia
You must answer every question.
Father, Stepfather, or Guardian: Mother, Stepmother, or Guardian
Occupation _________________________________________ Occupation __________________________________________
Employer ___________________________________________ Employer ____________________________________________
Total adjusted gross income form IRS form 1040 or 1040 EZ _____________ Total adjusted gross income form IRS form 1040 or 1040 EZ _______________

Parents’ current marital status: c Married c Separated c Divorced c Widowed c Single Parent
With whom do you live? c Both Parents c Mother c Father c Guardian
If your parents are divorced, has the parent with whom you live remarried? c Yes c No
If your parents are divorced, how much child support do you received monthly? $ ______________________________________
Number of immediate family members under age 18 _______ Number of family members in college or private school ________
Do you participate in a federally subsidized lunch program? c Yes c No
Financial Information
Parents’ Assets What is it worth today? What is owed on it? What is the monthly rent or mortgage payment?
Cash, savings and checking accounts $ N/A N/A
Investments: stocks, CDs, money
$ N/A N/A
market and retirement accounts, etc.
Home (renters write in the monthly
$ $ $
rental amount)

If your parents own a home, in what year was it purchased? ______________ What was the purchase price? __________________________
Are you an active member of JSA? c Yes c No
Please estimate how much of your tuition will be paid by:
Parents or guardians $ _____________
Funds you raise in the community $ _____________
Grandparents or other family members $ _____________
On a separate sheet, please tell us about any unusual or special circumstances that affect your family’s financial situation.
In other words, why do you need a scholarship?
We declare that this information is correct and complete. We also understand that a copy of our tax return may be required to verify income.

Student Signature _______________________________________________________________ Date _______________________________

Parent’s or Guardian’s Signature ___________________________________________________ Date _______________________________

Students whose first choice is Princeton
or Stanford, mail to
Admissions Office –
Junior Statesmen Summer School
400 South El Camino Real, Suite 300
San Mateo, CA 94402
800.334.5353 Fax 650.347.7200
Students whose first choice is Georgetown
Session I or Session II or Yale, mail to:
Admissions Office –
Junior Statesmen Summer School
1600 K Street NW, Suite 803
Washington, D.C. 20006
800.317.9338 Fax 202.296.7839