Each year, the guidance office is sent information on special programs. While this information has been publicized as each offer arrives, having information on all of the opportunities in one place is also desirable.

Only basic information is given here. If you fit the profile for a particular program, please pick up a complete packet in the College and Career Center If a counselor recommendation is need, discuss the aspplication with your counselor.

LEAD AMERICA: CONGRESSIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (CSLC) Who is it for? Students in Grades 9-12 in the 2006-07 school year with academic averages of B or higher with leadership qualities and service activity What is the goal? Instilling ethical and principled leadership, values, attitudes, and skills What are the benefits? Students attend topical conference(s) on medicine, global business, engineering, law, national security, and others in Washington, D.C., Boston, New York, Chicago, and San Diego; scholarship opportunities; college credit for certain conferences When is it? Spring and summer of 2007 What is the cost? Transportation; tuition: $1468=6-day, $2188=10-day, $2498=11-day, $4704=3-week, $5154= 2-week Russia or China study What is the deadline? October 27, 2006 (for spring and summer of 2007)

NATIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (NSLC) Who is it for? Students in Grades 9-11 in the 2006-07 school year with academic averages of B or higher with leadership qualities and service activity What is the goal? Instilling ethical and principled leadership, values, attitudes, and skills What are the benefits? Students attend topical conference(s) on medicine, business, engineering, law, forensic science, and others in Washington, D.C.; scholarship opportunities; college credit possibilities; meetings with a diverse population of students and leaders from the U.S.and around the world When is it? Spring and summer of 2007 What is the cost? Transportation What is the deadline?

UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY SUMMER LEADERS SEMINAR Who is it for? Students who will be in Grade 11 in the 2006-07 school year who are in the top 20% of their class, who are college-bound, who have strong PSAT scores, and who have demonstrated leadership qualities in school and in cocurricular and athletic activities What is the goal? and What are the benefits? Opportunity to gain a better understanding of the academic, physical, and leadership development programs at a service academy When is it? 1st session: June 3-9; 2nd session: June 10-16 What is the cost? $325 per session What is the deadline? April 1, 2006 (for summer, 2006)

WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE Who is it for? Motivated students of high school age who are interested in government and politics What is the goal? Involvement involved in government work, particularly in the area of legislation What are the benefits? Opportunity to gain a first-hand understanding of the inner workings of federal and state governments, working in a Congressional office or politically related committee, council, or state office on or near Capitol Hill When is it? 1st session: June 18-July 8; 2nd session: July 9-July 29 What is the cost? $2,950 per session (plus a $100 non-refundable application fee) What is the deadline? Rolling admissions till both sessions are filled

EDUCATIONAL TOURS Who is it for? One college-bound high school senior nominated by NFHS What is the goal? To challenge students to consider their roles in the world through writing and then to allow them to put their words into practice What are the benefits? 12 winning essays will be chosen, and the winners will travel together on a 10-day educational tour of Europe. When is it? July, 2007 What is the cost? None; all expenses paid What is the deadline? January 31, 2007