Welcome Title
Welcome to YLA's online member application. We're glad that you are excited about joining but we wanted to take a moment to outline the application process so that you don't forget something along the way.
  • Fill out the form below with the most accurate and honest information. Don't feel you need to impress us, you're more impressive than you think, and so you need only worry about being honest.
  • After you have successfully submitted this online application, an email will be sent to you confirming that we did indeed receive your application. Do not forget to download PDF version of a parental waiver you must get signed in order to join YLA.
  • PLEASE NOTE that upon acceptance all applicants will be expected to pay a $75 program fee.
  • Accepted Associates will be required to attend weekly trainings and events for a three month period. Associates who miss more than two trainings or events will risk their opportunity to graduate from the program. Associates will make the appropriate arrangements for rides to YLA the events.
  • Online applications must be submitted by September 15, 2010, 11:59 PM (Pacific). Applicants will be notified of their application results within a week after the deadline. Spots are limited.
 
 
Section I: Student Information
 First Name *
 Middle Name
 Last Name *
 School *
 Grade Level *
 Phone Number
Primary: *(i.e. 333-333-3333)
 Secondary:
 E-Mail Address *
Finding YLA *  How did you hear about YLA? (Check all that apply)
Youth Board Member School Online
I am a returning Associate Principal/Administrator/Counselor   Other
 Shirt size *  S    M    L    XL
 Interested Majors * 1: 2: 3:
 
Section II: Extracurricular Activities
Member of a Club/ Organization *  Yes    No

List all clubs and officer positions *
List Activity/Group, Position, & # Years

 Example: * Key Club, President & Member, 2 Years
Activity, Position, & Years Active
Member of a Sports Team? *  Yes    No 
   Frosh/Soph    Junior Varsity    Varsity  
Working? If so, how many hours per week *  I do not work   1-5 hours          6 -10 hours    11-15 hours
Number of Years in YLA *  0 year            1 year               2 years           3 years            4 years 
Are you in any AP classes? *  Yes    No 
   Number of AP/IB Classes:
 
Section III: Short Answers
1. How do you determine success? *
(250 Words Max.)
 
2. How do you want to be remembered in your community and among your peers? *
(250 Words Max.)
 
3. How do you feel about society's perception about teens and how can you improve it? *
(250 Words Max.)
 
4. If you could, how would you move Mt. Everest? *
(250 Words Max.)
 
Section IV: Survey Question
The following questions in this section are for survey purposes only and will not affect the eligibility of the applicant.
Entrepreneurship class * I'm interested in learning more about a business entrepreneurship class at the Tiger Woods Learning Center that gives entrepreneurial youth an innovative opportunity to acquire the knowledge and tools to create their own business.
Yes   No
Ethnicity * Check all that apply
American Indian or Alaskan Native Hispanic or Latino
Asian Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Black or African American Other  
Caucasian Decline to state
Gender * Female   Male   Other/Declined to state
Parents' education *
What is your parents' highest level of education?
Highest degree expected *
What is your current goal for your highest level of education?
Career interests * What career(s) would you like to explore? (Choose up to three, and rank by preference)
1st: If other:
2nd: If other:
3rd: If other:
Mentor(s) *
Who is your mentor?
If you have multiple mentors, please choose the one that has had the most significant impact in your life.
If other:  
Areas of development * What personal skills and/or areas of development would you like to strengthen through your participation with YLA? Please list and describe at least three areas of development, in order of significance.
 
Section V: Commitment *
I understand that as a Youth Leadership America member, I will be required to attend weekly trainings and events for a three month period. I understand that if I miss more than two trainings or events, I will risk my opportunity to graduate from the program. I will make the appropriate arrangements for rides to YLA events and make an effort to make it on to each event. I hereby commit to putting forth the time and effort needed to become a Youth Leadership America graduate.
   
  Online applications must be submitted by September 15, 2010, 11:59 PM (Pacific).
Applicants will be notified of their application results within a week after the deadline. Spots are limited.