2022 BranchOut! Summer Application

For New Jersey and New York Applicants only

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Please complete this application form on a computer.

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Here are the programs that students will be able to choose from once accepted.

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Qualifications:

• Current high school students (rising 9th grader or older)

• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills, hence an interview is required

• Able and open to work in a multicultural environment

• Strong team players who are willing to help others

• Able to work independently and responsively, without parents' assistance, to check emails, respond to emails, and communicate with adults as needed

• Able to follow the program rules and instructions

• Able to commit at least 1 week (Monday - Friday from 9am to 12noon) to the program

• Able to access Google Classroom and adhere to the program time, which is based on Eastern Standard Time

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Applicants will submit:

• Application essays (please use a Word processor to edit your essays before submitting)

• A copy of your resume (make sure to include leadership experience, extracurricular activities, and any notable awards or achievements)

• Reference letter if you are interested in becoming a team leader or join the management team. The letter can come from a school teacher, coach, or anyone who has a professional relationship with you (no parents, tutors, or friends). Please ask your recommender to email the recommendation letter to vel@velbranchout.org detailing your strengths, known weaknesses, and why you would be a positive contributor to our program and student leadership team.

• Non-refundable application fee

Application Deadline and Fee*:

• Regular: $45 if applied by July 20, 2022

• *Applicants with FRL status, please contact us at velbranchout@gmail.com for fee waiver 

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Please read the following information carefully:

• We will only invite qualified students for a virtual interview. Admissions results are on a rolling basis. Therefore, we encourage you to apply early and take advantage of our early bird application.

• All applications to the BranchOut! program must be completed through this form.

• All new and returning student mentors are required to apply. Once accepted, the student mentor will be able to participate in any of BranchOut!'s spring, summer, or year-round program until May of 2023 (certain restrictions apply).

• All decisions and communication will be done via the student email address provided to us in this application form, so please provide a valid email address (not a school email address) that you check frequently so that you don't miss important emails from us.

• We expect students to respond to our emails rather than parents. This is an effective way to show that you are a mature young adult who is capable of being a mentor or lead a team.

• Once accepted, a $150 earnest deposit will be required to secure your participation in the program. The fee will be refunded at the end of the program. See our FAQ page for more information. 

Questions? 

Please visit our FAQ page as most of your answers can be found there. If you have other questions that are not listed, please contact the headquarters at velbranchout@gmail.com. Please note that it can take up to 2 weeks for a question to be responded (no phone call or Wechat message please). We thank you for your patience. 

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No phone call is accepted.