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Document 6556967
Student Criteria
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YEA! ACADEMIC YEAR
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in January
and ends
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Student Criteria
HOW
TO APPLY
ATHENA
HIGH SCHOOL
ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL
ODYSSEY ACADEMY
OLYMPIA HIGH SCHOOL
1. Complete Part I and II of the application form.
2. Write your essay.
The Young
Entrepreneurs Academy is for students who have demonstrated creativity, innovative ideas, academic effort, determination,
HOW
TO 3.
APPLY
Request a copy of your most recent transcripts from your school.
enthusiasm, the ability to communicate, and a commitment to their community and family. Students who apply to the Young Entrepreneurs
Complete
Part
I and II of
the application
form.
4.1.Ask
a teacher,
guidance
counselor,
religious
or community leader to provide a recommendation as indicated in Part IV.
Academy (YEA!) should be responsible individuals who pursue goals with tenacity. Prior experience in business is not required.
5.2.Send
your
completed
application
and
mail
to:
Submit to the high school main office.
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY / KEENE STATE COLLEGE
YEA! ACADEMIC
YEAR
3. A personal
interview with a YEA! Student Selection Committee.
ATTN : MEREDITH SPERANZA / 229 MAIN STREET / MS 2101 / KEENE, NH 03435-2101
The Young Entreprenuers Academy full year in-school academic year begins in September and ends in June. Classes do not meet during
6. Attend
a personal
interview
with
a YEA!
Student to.
Selection
Committee
member.
school breaks.
Indicate
the YEA!
class that
you
are applying
The Young
Entrepreneurs
Academy is offered at:
APPLICATION
DEADLINE,
PERSONAL
INTERVIEWS,
AND ACCEPTANCE
NOTIFICATION
ATHENA HIGH
SCHOOL
ARCADIA
HIGH SCHOOL
ODYSSEY
ACADEMY
OLYMPIA HIGH SCHOOL
Applications are accepted and student interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. The Young Entrepreneurs Academy will grant admission to
INTERVIEWS,
AND ACCEPTANCE
NOTIFICATION
aAPPLICATION
maximum ofDEADLINE,
twenty fourPERSONAL
students annually.
Applications
for the 2014-2015
academic year will be accepted until such time as the class cap is
achieved.
An
application
is
considered
complete
when
the
Young
Entrepreneurs
Academy has received the application form, essay, transcript,
The
HOWapplication
TO APPLY deadline is June 2009 (see main office). An application is considered complete when Y EA! has received the application
and
letter
of
recommendation.
form, essay, and letter of recommendation.
1. Complete Part I and II of the application form.
Personal
mandatory
consideration
for admission.
will bewill
scheduled
once aonce
completed
application
is received.
is received.
Personal interviews
admissionsare
interviews
are for
mandatory
for consideration
forInterviews
YEA! Interviews
be scheduled
a completed
application
2. Submit to the high school main office.
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
ACADEMY
TUITION
3. A personal interview
with
a YEA! Student Selection Committee.
YEA! Academic Year
$495
PART 1 – STUDENT INFORMATION
Books and supplies are included with the price of tuition.

Male
 Female
SCHOLARSHIPS
STUDENT NAME________________________________________________________
AGE __________________________DOB
____________________
Scholarships
are available and will be awarded on the basis of need and merit. For information
and an application, please
contact Meredith Speranza
at Keene State College at (585) 429-0562 or meredith.speranza@keene.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE, PERSONAL INTERVIEWS, AND ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION
ADDRESS__________________________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP_____________________________________________________
The application deadline is June 2009 (see main office). An application is considered complete when Y EA! has received the application
CANCELLATION
form, essay, and letter of recommendation.
STUDENT’S
ADDRESS (PRINT
_____________________________________
TELEPHONE
NUMBER ________________________________
Parties
willE-MAIL
be responsible
for anyCLEARLY)
remaining
tuition due. Should a student need to cancel
their registration,
please contact Meredith Speranza for more
Personal admissions
interviewsorare
mandatory for consideration for YEA! Interviews will be scheduled once a completed application is received.
information
at (585) 429-0562
meredith.speranza@keene.edu.
SCHOOL________________________________________________
GRADE AScircumstances.
OF SEPTEMBER
2009_________
GRADUATION
Please
Note: Keene State College reserves the right to cancel classes in the event of unforeseen
In such
cases, a full refund
will be made. YEAR _________________
MOTHER/GUARDIAN_________________________________________________________
PART
1 – STUDENT INFORMATION  Male  Female
STUDENT NAME___________________________________________________
BUSINESS/CELL
PHONE__________________________________
STUDENT NAME________________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________
HOME TELEPHONE ___________________________________
AGE _______________________ DOB _____________________
EMAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________
AGE __________________________DOB
____________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP _______________________________________________
FATHER/GUARDIAN___________________________________________________________
HOME TELEPHONE ___________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP_____________________________________________________
STUDENT’S E-MAIL ADDRESS___________________________________________
CELL PHONE NUMBER __________________________________
SCHOOL
_____________________________________________
GRADE AS OF SEPTEMBER EMAIL
2014 __________
GRADUATION YEAR _______________
BUSINESS/CELL
PHONE__________________________________
ADDRESS
____________________________________
STUDENT’S
E-MAIL
ADDRESS (PRINT CLEARLY) _____________________________________
TELEPHONE
NUMBER
________________________________
MOTHER/GUARDIAN ______________________________________________ HOME TELEPHONE__________________ CELL PHONE______________
RECOMMENDER’S NAME_______________________________________________________
RECOMMENDER’S
__________________________
SCHOOL________________________________________________
GRADEPHONE_________________________
AS OF SEPTEMBER
2009_________TELEPHONE
GRADUATION
YEAR _________________
PLACE OF BUSINESS ____________________________________ BUSINESS
EMAIL ADDRESS________________
EMPLOYER________________________________________________________
POSITION
______________________________________________
RECOMMENDER’S
E-MAIL ADDRESS ______________________________________________
RECOMMENDER’S
_________________________
MOTHER/GUARDIAN_________________________________________________________
HOME TELEPHONEAFFILIATION
___________________________________
FATHER/GUARDIAN ______________________________________________ HOME TELEPHONE___________________ CELL PHONE______________
BUSINESS/CELL PHONE__________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________
PLACE OF BUSINESS ____________________________________ BUSINESS PHONE_________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS________________
RECOMMENDER’S NAME__________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDER’S
TELEPHONE___________________
FATHER/GUARDIAN___________________________________________________________
HOME
TELEPHONE ___________________________________
RECOMMENDER’S E-MAIL ADDRESS _________________________________________________ RECOMMENDER’S AFFILIATION __________________
How
to to
home
How did
did you
you find
findout
outabout
aboutthe
theYoung
YoungEntrepreneurs
EntrepreneursAcademy?
Academy? teacher/educator
teacher/educator mailing
mailing
home newspaper/radio/tv
newspaper/radio/tv website
websiteother___________
other ________
PAYMENT INFORMATION
PAYMENT INFORMATION
The
$10 application fee may be paid with check or credit card, and must be included with the application.
The $10 application fee may be paid with check or credit card, and must be included with the application.
Type of Payment:
Check
Visa
Type of Payment:
Check
Visa
Check
number _____________
MasterCard
MasterCard
Card number
Expiration date
Check number _______________
Name as it appears on card (please print)_______________________________________ Signature______________________ Amount_____________
Name as it appears on card (please print)____________________________________ Signature_______________________________Amount_______________________
Please
selectyour
yourtuition
tuition
payment
option:
Please select
payment
option:
Full Payment (check or credit card)
Installments (credit card only)
-Plan must be selected before the start of class
Credit card will be charged semi-monthly beginning the 1st month of class
Credit
be charged
semi-monthly
beginning
the 1st month of class
Checkscard
can will
be made
payable
to Keene State
College-YEA!
IfIf my
ArcadiaState
University,
of Business
regulation
and rules.
thatmust
a payment
plus must
my son/daughter is accepted as a student, I agree to abide by the Keene
CollegeSchool
regulations
and rules.
I understand
that Iaunderstand
payment plan
be selected
and a
deposit
($123.75)
received($73.75)
and thatreceived
no deductions
refunds
will beorgiven
for late
cancellations
or expulsion.
Furthermore,
I give
permission Ifor
mypermission
son/daughter
to
be
selected
and a deposit
and thatorno
deductions
refunds
will be
given for late
cancelations
or expulsion.
Furthermore,
give
for my
attend all functions
andall
activities
connected
with YEA!,
including
which
may be
held
off campus.
I hereby
release the
Keenerelease
State College
and the
officers, School
trustees,
son/daughter
to attend
functions
and activities
connected
withany
YEA!,
including
any
which
may be held
off campus.
I hereby
the Arcadia
University,
employees,
volunteers
of the
aforementioned
organizations
all actions,
claims, or organizations
demands resulting
my son/daughter’s
participation
in the
activities,
of
Business, agents,
and theand
officers,
trustees,
employees,
agents, and
volunteersfor
of the
aforementioned
for allfrom
actions,
claims, or demands
for dangers
resulting
and from liability and damages, injuries, or losses which might be sustained by my child, except those caused by the direct and sole negligence of the aforementioned
from my son/daughter’s participation in the activities, and from liability and dangers, injuries, or losses which might be sustained by my child, except those caused by
organizations.
the district and sole negligence of the aforementioned organizations.
Both signatures are required.
Signature of parent or guardian: ___________________________________________________
Signature of parent or guardian ____________________________________________
Signature of student: ____________________________________________________________
Signature of student _____________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________
Date __________________________
Date: _______________________________
Date __________________________
PART II – STUDENT RESPONSE
SHORT ANSWER - On a separate sheet of paper please write a brief response to two of the following questions.
1.
Why are you interested in learning about Entrepreneurship?
2.
If you are currently in the process of launching your own business or social movement, or you have a creative and innovative idea for a
business or social movement, please describe.
3.
What entrepreneurial endeavor/story, either from the past or currently, inspires you? Please describe.
ESSAY QUESTION
On a separate sheet of paper, please write a brief essay (approximately 300 words) on the following topic. You must submit this essay with your completed
application to be considered for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy.
Successful entrepreneurs share similar characteristics, such as persistence, inquisitiveness, self-confidence, tolerance for failure, creativity, innovation, personal
initiative, competitiveness, commitment, and strong management and organizational skills. Describe a situation when you demonstrated at least two of these
characteristics, and the outcome.
PART III – STUDENT TRANSCRIPT
Your most current transcript from your school must be included with the application form in order to be considered for YEA!. Most guidance offices
will be able to help you with this.
PART IV – LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
Ask a teacher, guidance counselor, or religious or community leader to write a letter or recommendation. Your letter of recommendation should address how
long the recommender has known you and in what context, your academic abilities, level of maturity, social skills, commitment to the community, and other
characteristics that demonstrate you are a good candidate for the program. Letters of recommendation should remain confidential, and must arrive by the
application deadline to be considered for admission. Your recommender may send the letter by mail, fax, or email to:
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY
KEENE STATE COLLEGE
ATTN: MEREDITH SPERANZA
229 MAIN STREET, MS 2101
KEENE, NH 03435-2101
(585) 429-0562
MEREDITH.SPERANZA@KEENE.EDU
Rolling Basis
Application Deadline
Rolling Basis
Selection and Notification
January 2015
Orientation
January 2015
Classes Begin
May 2015
Investor Panel
May 2015
May 2015
June 2015
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY
KEENE STATE COLLEGE
ATTN: MEREDITH SPERANZA
229 MAIN STREET, MS 2101
KEENE, NH 03435-2101
(585) 429-0562
MEREDITH.SPERANZA@KEENE.EDU
www.keene.edu
www.keenechamber.com
Trade Show Event
YEA! Saunders Scholar Event
Graduation