Application Instructions: The “Gain an Edge” summer program is geared for high school students that intend to pursue an undergraduate (Associate or Bachelor’s) college-level degree. This program builds skills in areas that are critical for success in college as well as in the job market. To be considered for this program you must be at least a rising sophomore in high school. Students that don’t fall into this category will be considered on a case-by-case basis (e.g., college freshman, those looking to go back to college, etc.). Unofficial transcripts must be emailed to gwgainanedge@gwu.edu with the applicant's name in the subject line. Please see your guidance counselor as to how to obtain your unofficial transcript. Application Deadline: Monday, May 27, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET Student Information First Name Last Name Gender Male Female Other Prefer not to answer Ethnicity - Select -American IndianAsianBlack - African AmericanHispanicPacific IslanderWhiteTwo or More RacesDon't Know or Prefer not to answer Date of Birth Address Phone Number Email Name of High School/College Current GPA Program Structure I confirm that I have access to a working computer and a reliable internet connection, and am available to participate in this program asynchronously over four weeks. Essay Questions Please answer the following three essay questions. 1. What interests you about this program? (maximum 125 words) 2. What educational program do you plan to pursue and why? (maximum 125 words) 3. What is an area that you feel that you need to improve upon to enhance your ability to succeed as you advance your education? (maximum 125 words) Financial Assistance Students who qualify for financial assistance will have their registration fee waived. Please be aware that misrepresenting yourself will lead to loss of aid. Any individual who comes from a family with an annual income below a level based on low-income thresholds established by the U.S. Census Bureau, adjusted annually for changes in the Consumer Price Index, is considered economically disadvantaged and may quality for assistance. Please refer to the U.S. Census Bureau (see 2022 file) for more clarity on low income levels. I am economically disadvantaged - Select -YesNo Tell Us Why? If you selected yes to the above statement, please describe why you are requesting financial assistance for this program (maximum 150 words) AND submit documented verification (IRS tax forms from the previous year AND, if applicable, public assistance documentation) to gwgainanedge@gwu.edu. CAPTCHA Math question 2 + 5 = Solve this simple math problem and enter the result. E.g. for 1+3, enter 4. This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. Submit Leave this field blank
