Essay/Short Answer Questions

The YSP 2024 Application Essay/Short Answer Questions

This application includes short answer/essay questions, which will require some time to answer. In order to assist you in answering these questions they are listed below.

  1. If you have received any honors, awards, scholarships or special recognition, please list them below (with year received).
  2. Please list any academic enrichment programs or clubs (e.g. after-school such as language clubs, honor societies, Saturday programs, or summer programs, etc.) in which you have participated or are currently participating.
  3. Briefly describe any non-academic extracurricular activities (sports, dance, theater, community service, etc.) in which you have participated or are currently participating.
  4. Briefly describe any special interests you may have (250 words or less).
  5. Describe a time you faced a challenge and how handled it (500 words or less).
  6. Please write a short description as to why you would like to participate in this program (500 words or less).
  7. Where do you see yourself 10 years from now (250 words or less)?

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