APPLY BY

FEBRUARY 15

2020 programs open to all non-magnet 10th and 11th grade Montgomery Public School students.

APPLICATION.

Please complete the form below, fill in all the fields, attach files and submit. NEW DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 15!

OR you may also submit your application by emailing all materials to info@thedreaminitiative.com.

OR submit hard copies to your teacher and have your teacher email info@thedreaminitiative.com to notify us of your submission.

Any questions or issues with the

application please call or text Phillip Ensler

at (917) 346-8254!

The Dream Initiative Student Application

Please indicate which program you prefer to apply for. If you do not have a preference click "both"

List up to 3 extracurricular activities that you are involved in and briefly explain the role you play in that activity (e.g. sports, school clubs, volunteer services, church groups etc.)

Pick one person/meeting from the itinerary of the city you prefer to go to. What advice or questions would you want to ask them? If you do not have a preference between DC and New York City, you can pick from either itinerary.

Click the buttons for trip itineraries.

Itineraries are subject to change.

Washington DC

New York City

Based on the itinerary of the city you prefer to go to, which activity are you most interested in and why? If you do not have a preference between DC and New York City, you can pick from either itinerary. (3-5 complete sentences)

Describe a time when you needed to collaborate with classmates or peers other than your closest friends on a project or assignment. How did you handle working with people that you did not necessarily want to? (3-5 complete sentences)

ONE PAGE ESSAY

Write a one page essay with your name at the top (size 12 font, Times New Roman, 1 inch margins, single spaced) explaining why you want to participate in the program, how your participation will help you achieve your college and career goals, and reasons why you believe you should be selected. The most persuasive essays are those that are well-thought out and planned, edited, and speak from the heart. (Upload word document).

TEACHER RECOMMENDATION

One teacher recommendations stating why you should be selected for the trip. You may scan the recommendation or take a photo of the letter.

2019 REPORT CARD

A copy of your 2019 report card, including all of your classes from those semesters. You can obtain this from one of your teachers or guidance counselors. You may scan the report card or take a photo of it.

Upload Essay

Upload Recommendation

Upload PDF

Upload JPG

Thank you for submitting your application!