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Minds Matter Prospective Student Application

To ensure that we reach the most dedicated and qualified students, Minds Matter has a detailed application process. Minds Matter is a meritocratic organization that rewards hard work, dedication and achievement. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability, or national origin.*

*We will not share your immigration status with anyone.

Please do not ask anyone to help you edit this application. We really want to see your thoughts in your own words.

If you have any questions about the application, please email admin@mindsmatter.org. You can save and resume your application at any time by creating a login password above. Reach out to admin@mindsmatter.org if you experience any issues logging in.

To start which chapter are you applying to?

Application information

This application is for current high school freshmen looking to enroll in Minds Matter Seattle for the fall 2023 period.

The Minds Matter Colorado student application is now closed for Denver and Aurora until Spring 2024. Applications are still being accepted for Colorado Springs. Please reach out to Gavrielle Reyes at gavrielle@mindsmatterco.org with any questions.

To which site are you applying?

The Minds Matter Boston student application is now closed. Please check back in February 2024 when we start recruiting current 9th and 10th graders for the 2024-25 program year! For any questions, please email student.recruitment@mindsmatterboston.org.

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To which site are you applying?

Basic Information

Legal First Name

I have a preferred name or nickname that's different than my first name

Preferred Name/Nickname

What is the phonetic spelling of your name? (Example: Dalila duh-lie-lah)

Legal Last Name

Birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY)

Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

Note: the answer to this question will not impact your eligibility or acceptance to Minds Matter. It helps us gather data to ensure the safety of all participants, and eligibility for specific summer program opportunities

Have you received a booster dose?

Date of latest vaccination? (MM/DD/YYYY)

MM/DD/YYYY

Date of latest vaccination? (MM/DD/YYYY)

MM/DD/YYYY

Student Personal Email Address

Other/School Email Address

Preferred Email

Student Phone Number (Input without hyphens ex: 1234567890)

High School (Boston)

High School (Chicago)

High School (Cleveland)

High School (Colorado)

High School (Detroit)

High School (New York)

High School (Southern California)

High School (Houston)

High School (Philadelphia)

High School (Portland)

High School (Bay Area)

High School (Seattle)

High School (Twin Cities)

High School (Washington D.C.)

My high school is not listed

High School Name (if not listed above)

What year will you graduate high school? (NOTE: You must be a current freshman in high school in order to apply for fall 2023 enrollment. Only students graduating in 2026 are eligible for fall 2023 enrollment.

What year will you graduate high school?
(NOTE: You must be a current freshman or sophomore in high school in order to apply. Only students graduating in 2026 or 2025 are eligible)

What year will you graduate high school? (NOTE: Unless expressly invited otherwise, you must be a current freshman or sophomore in high school in order to apply. Only students graduating in 2025 or 2026 are eligible)

What year will you graduate high school? (NOTE: You must be a current freshman in high school in order to apply for fall 2023 enrollment. Only students graduating in 2026 are eligible for fall 2023 enrollment.

What year will you graduate high school? (We are only recruiting current 9th graders to apply.)

Demographic Information

Mailing Street Address
(include apartment/unit # (if applicable)

(include apartment/unit # (if applicable)

City

State

Zip Code

Race

What is your race/ethnicity?

If other race, please specify

If your race/ethnicity was not listed above, please list it here.

What is your ethnicity, country of origin, or family culture?

Were you born outside of the US?

YesNo

Gender

Pronouns

If other, please state your pronouns below:

How did you find out about Minds Matter?

Guidance/School CounselorSchool PresentationTeacherCurrent Minds Matter StudentInternet SearchOther

How did you find out about Minds Matter?

Current Minds Matter StudentFamily friendGuidance/School CounselorInternet SearchMMSF marketing emailSchool PresentationTeacherOther

How did you find out about Minds Matter?

Current Minds Matter StudentGuidance/School CounselorInternet SearchReceived LetterSchool PresentationTeacherOther

Who was the current Minds Matter student who told you about us?

If you selected Guidance/School Counselor, Teacher, or Current Minds Matter Student above, please write down name below:

If other, where did you hear about us?

Will you be a first-generation college student?

By selecting yes, you confirm that your parents/guardians did not graduate from a 4-year college in the United States. By selecting no, you confirm that your parents/guardians did graduate from a 4-year college in the United States.

Did either of your parents/guardians graduate from a 4-year college or university outside of the United States?

If you are fluent in a language other than English AND would prefer to be matched with a mentor who speaks that language (if possible), please state that language.

If you are fluent in a language other than English, please state that language

Have you ever or are you receiving additional support for learning English in school?

Is English your first language?

YesNo

Minds Matter will assign you two mentors. Please indicate if you would prefer male or female mentors.

I prefer female mentorsI prefer male mentorsI prefer one female mentor and one male mentorNo preference

Minds Matter will assign you mentors. Please indicate if you would prefer male or female mentors.

I prefer female mentorsI prefer male mentorsNo preference

What is your t-shirt size?

___________________
Family Information

With whom do you live? (select all that apply -- if using a PC hold down control key and click all that apply)

Parent/Guardian 1 Full Name

Parent/Guardian 1 Email Address

An email will be sent to this parent to complete their form to complete your application.

Parent/Guardian 1 Email Address

Parent/Guardian 1 Phone Number (enter without hyphens ex: 1234567890)

Parent/Guardian 1 Primary Language

Parent/Guardian 1 Highest Level of Education

In what country did Parent/Guardian 1 earn their degree

Parent/Guardian 2 Full Name

Parent/Guardian 2 Email Address

Parent/Guardian 2 Phone Number(enter without hyphens ex: 1234567890)

Parent/Guardian 2 Primary Language

Parent/Guardian 2 Highest Level of Education

In what country did Parent/Guardian 2 earn their degree

What is the primary language spoken in your home?

If you chose Other, what language do you speak at home?

Did any of your grandparents graduate from a four-year college?

YesNo

Do you have any siblings in college or who have completed college?

YesNo

Do you have a sibling who is involved or was involved at one point with Minds Matter?

YesNo

Who is your sibling who is/was involved with Minds Matter?

Do you live in a single parent home?

YesNo

___________________
Financial Information

What is your family income for the most recent tax year (2022)?

NOTE: We use this information to determine eligibility for our program. It is not shared with anyone outside of the organization.
If your family has not filed yet, an estimate is okay.

What was your family income for the 2021 tax year?

Did you qualify for free or reduced lunch for the current school year?

Household size according to most recent tax filings.

Are you eligible for government assistance, such as SNAP or food stamps?

___________________
Academics

9th Grade First Semester GPA (unweighted):

9th grade GPA (unweighted)

Current 9th Grade GPA (unweighted):

Academic Information

9th graders: First semester GPA (unweighted)

10th graders: Cumulative Freshman Year GPA (unweighted)

Note: We highly encourage all students who are interested to apply, regardless of your GPA. If you have below a 3.0 GPA, we ask that you submit the Recommender Form.

8th grade second semester GPA (unweighted):

8th grade GPA (unweighted)

Extracurricular Activities

We are committed to serving students who are not currently being served by one or more of the following programs. You may still apply if you are involved in these programs; however, priority will be given to students who are not participating in any of the programs listed below. Additionally, we ask that when you join Minds Matter Boston, you prioritize your commitment with our program and do not join one of the listed programs at a later date.

Please check off the organizations you are involved in.

Breakthrough Greater BostonSummer SearchSquashbustersTenacitySEED AcademySteppingstoneFreedom HouseThrive ScholarsLa Vida ScholarsLet’s Get ReadyUpward BoundOneGoalHarvard Crimson Summer AcademyI am not involved with any of the above programs.

Please let us know if you are participating in another college access or professional preparation organization.

BottomlineBreakthroughBrotherhood Sister Sol Double Discovery Center at Columbia Futures and Options Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) iMentor Let's Get Ready Opportunity Network Row New York SEOOtherI am not involved in another college access or professional preparation organization

Please let us know if you are participating in another college access or professional preparation organization. (please put none if you are not involved in another organization)

Other College Access Org:

Please list out what extracurricular activities (personal, school, athletic, religious, community, etc.) you currently participate in. Include Leadership positions. Please include family and community commitments (such as church, volunteering, work, babysitting, etc.)

Activity Name

Leadership position(s) held

What are your top interests or hobbies? (Please select at least 3 - hold down control and click all that apply)

Top 3 potential majors/areas of study you're interested in. Please select 3 - hold down control and click 3 that apply)

Guidance/School Counselor Name

Full Name of Academic Recommendation provider
(teacher, guidance counselor, etc)

Email address for Academic Recommendation provider
(teacher, guidance counselor, etc)

Guidance/School Counselor Name

Guidance/School Counselor Email Address

An email will be sent to your guidance counselor when you submit to complete their portion of your application.

Guidance/School Counselor Phone Number(enter without hyphens e.g. 1234567890)

Principal Name

Teacher Recommender Name

2nd Recommender Name
(teacher, coach, minister - anyone who knows you well)

2nd Recommender Email Address
(teacher, coach, minister - anyone who knows you well)

Please note that a teacher recommendation is optional for your application.

Teacher Recommender Name

Teacher Recommender Email Address

An email will be sent to your teacher when you submit to complete their portion of your application.

Teacher Recommender Email Address

An email will be sent to your teacher when you submit to complete their portion of your application.

Extracurricular Activities

What extracurricular activities (personal, school, athletic, religious, community, etc.) have you participated in during the last two years? What positions (if any) have you held (e.g. editor, president, secretary, captain)? Be sure to only list ONE activity per submission (to add more than one, use the "Add Another Activity" button below). Please include family and community commitments (such as church, volunteering, work, babysitting, etc.)

Activity Name

Day(s) of the week the activity is held (select all that apply - hold down control and click all that apply)

Hours per week

Leadership position(s) held

Do you have a part-time job?

YesNo

Awards/Scholarships

What awards/honors (if any) have you received in the past three years? Be sure to only list ONE award per submission (to add more than one, use the "Add Another Award/Honor" button below).

Award, honor, or scholarship name:

Brief description of award, honor, or scholarship:

Class Schedules

Please list all your 9th grade classes below, separating each course with a comma.

Please list your intended 10th grade classes below, separating each course with a comma.

Short/Long Responses

NOTE: write your answers in a word document before submitting them here to ensure you don't lose any progress on your responses.

Short Response (Chicago)

Please respond to the following questions in approximately 150 words per question.

1. Think about a time when you felt overwhelmed by an obstacle. How did you handle it?

2. What's a part of your family's culture you enjoy?

3. How do you think your interests, skills, and motivations would make you a strong fit for Minds Matter Chicago?

2. What is one problem in society you would most like to solve?

3. If you had the opportunity to have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would it be and why?

Short Response (Houston)

1. What do you hope to gain from the Minds Matter program?

2. Minds Matter has sessions most Saturdays throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Do you have any conflicts that would prevent you from attending sessions from 10:00-2:00pm on Saturdays? Minds Matter students spend an additional ~2 hours per week on Minds Matter related preparation. What other significant time commitments do you have?

3. What makes you unique?

Long Response (Houston) Choose 1 of 3 to answer (one)

1. If you could pick any place in the world to spend the summer, where would it be and why?

2. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

3. What is one problem in society you would most like to solve, and if given access to unlimited resources, how would you approach solving it?

Short Response (Detroit)

1. What is something you would change at your school and why?

2. What do you want to be when you grow up and why?

Short Response (Washington DC)

1. Why are you interested in Minds Matter? What do you hope to gain from the program?

2. What is your favorite class? What class do you find most difficult? Explain in detail.

Minds Matter has sessions every Saturday throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Do you have any conflicts that would prevent you from attending Saturday sessions?

Note: Due to the intensity and rigor of Minds Matter, we cannot accept students who have conflicts that will cause them to miss more than one session per month. We will ask students to leave our program if they fail to disclose a Saturday session conflict that they either knew or should have known about at the time of submitting the application.

NoYes

Please explain commitment below

Student Profile Questions (Southern California)

1. Why do you see an extra day of work every week for three years as valuable? In what ways do you hope to grow from the resources Minds Matter offers? Minimum 5 sentences.

2. Minds Matter has sessions every Saturday throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Do you have any conflicts that would prevent you from attending our sessions? Minds Matter students spend an additional ~4 hours/week on Minds Matter related preparation. What other significant time commitments do you have?

3. What are some of your hobbies and interests outside of school?

Minimum 5 sentences.

4. What are your educational goals? Please describe them.

Minimum 5 sentences.

5. Are there any careers you’re excited about? What makes you particularly excited about this field?

Minimum 5 sentences.

Short Response Questions (Southern California)

NOTE: Answer 1 of these 3 choices. Each answer should be about 200 words.) You may ask someone for feedback on your writing, but all responses must be your own work.

1. What's a school subject, social issue, or any other topic you've been introduced to that inspires you to learn more?

2. Tell us about a time you were a leader and something you learned from it. This could be a formal or informal leadership experience, or any time you demonstrated leadership in your family, school, or community.

3. What is your most difficult class, and what have you done to succeed in that class?

Long Response Questions (Southern California)

NOTE: Answer 1 of these 5 choices in a 5-paragraph essay (Thesis paragraph, 3 supporting paragraphs and conclusion paragraph) 500 word max. You may ask someone for feedback on your writing, but all responses must be your own work.

1. Describe a challenge you’ve faced, how you overcame it, and how it changed you.

2. Choose a quote you like and tell us why it matters to you.

3. Tell us about a success of yours. How does this experience inform your definition of success?

4. Tell us about a time when a belief or idea of yours was challenged by someone else. What was that experience like, and what did you learn from it?

5. Are you a student whose background, identity, interest, or talent is so central to who you are that this application would be incomplete without it? If this is you, share that story.

Short Response (Colorado)

1. Why do you want to go to college? (150 word minimum)

2. Why do you want to be a part of Minds Matter and how will our program help you reach your goals? (150 word minimum)

3. Minds Matter has sessions every Monday evening from 5:00 - 8:00 pm and up to 2 hours of homework for the program each week. Sessions meet September through May during the school year (except school holidays). What other commitments do you have (if any) that might interfere with attending these mandatory sessions? How would you adjust your schedule?

4. Have you ever received any of the following: expulsion, in school suspension, or out-of-school suspension? If yes, please explain. (Note that Minds Matter will access your student record, so please answer honestly. A "yes" response does not necessarily disqualify you from Minds Matter, but dishonesty about your record does.)

Short Response (Philadelphia)

1. Minds Matter has sessions every week throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Do you have any conflicts that would prevent you from attending session (please visit your chapter website for session times)? Minds Matter students spend an additional ~4 hours per week on Minds Matter related preparation. What other significant time commitments do you have?

2. Why do you want to go to college?

3. Why are you interested in Minds Matter? What do you hope to gain from the program?

Long Response (Philadelphia)

1. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.

Short Response (Twin Cities)

1. Minds Matter has sessions every week throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Do you have any conflicts that would prevent you from attending session on Saturday's throughout the school year from 10am to 2pm? Minds Matter students spend an additional ~4 hours per week on Minds Matter related preparation. What other significant time commitments do you have?

2. Why do you want to go to college?

3. Why are you interested in Minds Matter? What do you hope to gain from the program?

4. Think about a time when you felt overwhelmed by a situation or faced an obstacle that derailed you from a goal. What was the goal, what happened to overwhelm or derail you, and how did you handle it.

Short Response (San Francisco)

1. If you really knew me, you’d know that I __________.” (at least 200 words)

2. If you could change one thing about the world or your community, what would it be and why? (At least 100 words)

3. Describe a time when you felt overwhelmed by a situation or faced an obstacle that derailed you from a goal. What was the goal, what happened to overwhelm or derail you, and how did you work through it? (At least 250 words)

4. Why do you want to be a part of Minds Matter and how will our program help you reach your college and life goals? (At least 250 words)

5. Minds Matter has session every Saturday from 10am-2:30pm (excluding SFUSD holidays). What other commitments do you have (if any) that might interfere with attending these mandatory sessions?

Short Response (New York)

Please answer these questions in a minimum of 3-4 sentences.

1. We’d love to learn a little more about your personal history. Please finish the following statement and elaborate with a few more sentences: “If you really knew me, you’d know that I __________.”

2. Why do you want to go to college?

3. Why are you interested in Minds Matter? What do you hope to gain from the program?

4. Community is one of our core values. How would you contribute to our community?

Long Response (Chicago)

Please respond to the following question in approximately 300 words

1. We are interested in who you are and the circumstances in which you have grown up, including your interests, skills, and what motivates you. How do you feel these would make you a strong fit for Minds Matter Chicago? Why is Minds Matter a good fit for you?

Long Response (New York)

Please answer this question in at least 1-2 paragraphs.

1. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.

Long Response (Colorado)

Please describe how you demonstrate the Minds Matter Colorado values (see below) in your life and discuss which of the values is most challenging for you and why. (250 word minimum)

We Value an Entrepreneurial Mindset

It may not be our fault, but it’s our problem, and we’ll fix it
We get stuff done
We seek opportunity
We embrace risk to serve our mission

We Value the Whole Person

We drive towards equity and access
We are vigilant about culture and context
We deeply value and engage community
We prioritize student agency and honor student choices

We Value Growth and Achievement

We give and get great feedback
We all get better and smarter every day with a growth mindset
We set audacious goals and do our best to meet them

We Value Being All in for MM

We can’t stop talking about what we do, because we love it
We prioritize MM alongside self, family, and work
We prioritize cause over ego
We invest time, money, energy, and connections to serve the mission

We Value Joy

We take the mission and our work seriously, but not ourselves
We prioritize having fun!
We enjoy and celebrate each other

Short Response (Cleveland)

Minds Matter has sessions every Saturday from 9:00am to 2:30pm during the school year (excluding school breaks). Minds Matter students spend an additional ~2-4 hours per week on Minds Matter related preparation. Do you have any conflicts that would prevent you from attending session? What other significant time commitments do you have?

Why do you want to go to college?

Why are you interested in Minds Matter? What do you hope to gain from the program?

Short Response (Seattle)

Please answer all the following short response questions below.
*NOTE* While each question has a maximum word count, please feel free to write as much as you would like when answering. You do NOT have to write as much as the word count says.

1. Why do you want to join Minds Matter and what do you hope to gain from it?

2. Why do you want to go to college and what do you hope to gain from it?

3. We’d love to learn a little more about your personal history. Please finish the following statement and elaborate with a few more sentences: “If you really knew me, you’d know that I __________.”

4. Minds Matter has sessions every week throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Do you have any conflicts that would prevent you from attending session from 10-2 on Saturday? Minds Matter students spend an additional couple hours per week on Minds Matter related preparation.

5. What is one problem in society you would most like to solve?

6. Think about a time when you felt overwhelmed by a situation or faced an obstacle that derailed you from a goal. What was the goal, what happened to overwhelm or derail you, and how did you handle it?

Short Response (Portland)

1. Why are you interested in Minds Matter? What do you hope to gain from the program?

2. Why do you want to go to college?

3. Think about a time when you felt overwhelmed by a situation or faced an obstacle that derailed you from a goal. What was the goal, what happened to overwhelm or derail you, and how did you handle it?

4. What specialty quality will you bring to the Minds Matter team?

5. If you could have dinner with one person alive or from history, who would it be and why?

6. What is one problem in society you would most like to solve?

Extended Responses (Boston)

Fit for Program

1. MMB values community. A big part of our community are our mentors and our students. How do you think you will benefit from having two mentors and/or getting to know your peers in the program? Please answer this question in 2-3 sentences.

2. MMB values commitment. Minds Matter sessions are every Saturday from ~9 AM - 2 PM throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Minds Matter students spend an additional ~2 hours per week on Minds Matter related preparation. Do you have any scheduling conflicts that would a) prevent you from attending session in-person, or b) prevent you from spending an additional ~2 hours/week on MMB preparation outside of session?

3. MMB values growth. Why do you want to join Minds Matter and how does it relate to your goals? Which component of the MMB program are you most excited about? Programming includes: ACT Prep class, Writing & Critical Thinking class, Mentoring, Summer Programs, Freshmen Year Alumni Programming. Please answer this question in 5-7 sentences.

More About You

We want to get to know you more! Please submit something of your choosing that will help us get to know you, your background, your leadership and/or your personal or academic interests. Note: You do not need to create something unique for this application, feel free to use something you have ALREADY created for school, an extracurricular, or for personal use

Examples of items to submit are a:

Video
Drawing
Photograph
Piece of writing
Any other creative written or visual medium

If you are not able to submit audio/video or if you prefer writing, you may answer a writing prompt instead.

I would like to

Submit an attachmentAnswer the essay prompt

Attach your file here

Use the space below to describe your submission in 2-3 sentences. Tell us what it is, why you chose it, and what its meaning is to you.

Please finish the following statement in a paragraph of 5-7 sentences: 'If you really knew me, you'd know that I ______.'

Final Steps

Student Attestations

I understand that I am expected to attend all weekly Minds Matter SAT/ACT Prep and Mentor sessions occurring from October to May

I understand that I must inform my mentor if I will not be able to make it to a Minds Matter session due to an illness or emergency

I understand that I am expected to complete homework from SAT/ACT Prep and Mentor sessions

I understand that I am expected to complete applications for and attend regional or national summer programs

I have informed my parent/guardian(s) about these requirements for participation in Minds Matter

Student Attestations

I understand that I am expected to attend all weekly Minds Matter SAT/ACT Prep and Mentor sessions occurring from September to May

I understand that I must inform my mentor if I will not be able to make it to a Minds Matter session due to an illness or emergency

I understand that I am expected to complete homework from SAT/ACT Prep and Mentor sessions

I understand that I am expected to complete applications for and attend regional or national summer programs

I have informed my parent/guardian(s) about these requirements for participation in Minds Matter

Student Attestations

I understand that I am expected to attend all weekly Minds Matter SAT/ACT Prep and Mentor sessions occurring from October to May

I understand that I must inform my mentor if I will not be able to make it to a Minds Matter session due to an illness or emergency

I understand that I am expected to complete homework from SAT/ACT Prep and Mentor sessions

I understand that I am expected to complete applications for and attend regional or national summer programs

I have informed my parent/guardian(s) about these requirements for participation in Minds Matter

Student Attestations

I understand that I am expected to attend all Saturday mentoring sessions and writing sessions throughout the school year starting in sophomore year and ending in senior year

Minds Matter expects students to attend at least 80% of our Saturday sessions. If students cannot attend a session, they are required to inform their mentors ahead of time.

I understand that I am expected to complete homework from SAT and writing sessions

I understand I am required to attend a local MM summer program after my sophomore year and a regional or national summer program after my junior year

My parent/guardian(s) have granted me consent to participate in Minds Matter

Student Attestations

I understand that I am expected to attend all weekly Minds Matter ACT Prep and Mentor sessions occurring from September to April

I understand that I must inform my mentor if I will not be able to make it to a Minds Matter session due to an illness or emergency

I understand that I am expected to complete homework from ACT Prep and Mentor sessions

I understand that I am expected to complete applications for and attend regional or national summer programs

I have informed my parent/guardian(s) about these requirements for participation in Minds Matter

Student Attestations

I understand that I am expected to attend all parts of the Minds Matter Saturday program, including ACT Prep, Writing & Critical Thinking, and Mentoring sessions.

I understand that I must inform my mentor if I will not be able to make it to a Minds Matter session due to an illness or emergency.

I understand that I am expected to complete homework from ACT Prep and Mentor sessions.

I understand that I am expected to complete applications for and attend regional or national summer programs.

I have informed my parent/guardian(s) about these requirements for participation in Minds Matter.

Student Attestations

I understand that I am expected to attend all weekly Minds Matter ACT Prep and mentoring sessions occurring from September to May

I understand that I must inform Minds Matter if I will not be able to make it to a Minds Matter session due to an illness or emergency

I understand that I am expected to complete homework from Minds Matter class and mentoring sessions

I understand that I am expected to complete applications for and attend regional or national summer programs

I have informed my parent/guardian(s) about these requirements for participation in Minds Matter

Student Attestations

I understand that I am expected to attend all weekly Minds Matter SAT Prep and Mentor sessions occurring from September to May. I understand that I must inform MMSF if I will not be able to make it to a Minds Matter session for any reason.

I understand that I must inform my mentor if I will not be able to make it to a Minds Matter session due to an illness or emergency.

I understand that I am expected to complete applications for and attend regional or national summer programs.

I have informed my parent/guardian(s) about these requirements for participation in Minds Matter.

Time Commitment Agreement

By checking this box, I understand that if I am accepted to Minds Matter I am committing to sessions every Saturday throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Due to the intensity and rigor of Minds Matter, we cannot accept students who have conflicts that will cause them to miss more than two sessions per semester. We will ask students to leave our program if they fail to disclose a Saturday session conflict that they either knew or should have known about at the time of submitting the application

Time Commitment Agreement (Colorado)

By checking this box, I understand that if I am accepted to Minds Matter I am committing to sessions every Monday throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Due to the intensity and rigor of Minds Matter, we cannot accept students who have conflicts that will cause them to miss more than two sessions per semester. We will ask students to leave our program if they fail to disclose a Monday session conflict that they either knew or should have known about at the time of submitting the application

Time Commitment Agreement

By checking this box, I understand that if I am accepted to Minds Matter I am committing to sessions every Saturday throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Due to the intensity and rigor of Minds Matter, we cannot accept students who have conflicts that will cause them to miss more than four sessions per program year. We will ask students to leave our program if they fail to disclose a Saturday session conflict that they either knew or should have known about at the time of submitting the application.

Time Commitment Agreement

By checking this box, I understand that if I am accepted to Minds Matter I am committing to sessions every Saturday throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Due to the intensity and rigor of Minds Matter, we cannot accept students who have conflicts that will cause them to miss more than four sessions per semester. We will ask students to leave our program if they fail to disclose a Saturday session conflict that they either knew or should have known about at the time of submitting the application.

Time Commitment Agreement

By checking this box, I understand that if I am accepted to Minds Matter I am committing to sessions every Saturday throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Due to the intensity and rigor of Minds Matter, we cannot accept students who have conflicts that will cause them to miss more than two sessions per semester. We may ask students to leave our program if they fail to disclose a Saturday session conflict that they either knew or should have known about at the time of submitting the application.

Check this box if you are comfortable with Minds Matter sharing your email address with colleges if you become a Minds Matter student (your response to this question does not affect your application in any way).

By checking this box, you represent and warrant that you have read and understood the Privacy Policy of Minds Matter and you agree to be bound by it. You also confirm that all the information submitted is honest, correct, complete and has been written only by you.

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