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1. Complete Part I and II of the application form.
2. Write your essay.
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HOW
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Request a copy of your most recent transcripts from your school.
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the application
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a teacher,
guidance
counselor,
religious
or community leader to provide a recommendation as indicated in Part IV.
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YEA! ACADEMIC
YEAR
3. A personal
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ATTN : MEREDITH SPERANZA / 229 MAIN STREET / MS 2101 / KEENE, NH 03435-2101
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APPLICATION
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PERSONAL
INTERVIEWS,
AND ACCEPTANCE
NOTIFICATION
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AND ACCEPTANCE
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maximum ofDEADLINE,
twenty fourPERSONAL
students annually.
Applications
for the 2014-2015
academic year will be accepted until such time as the class cap is
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application
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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 [email protected].
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 ________________________________
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their registration,
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mandatory for consideration for YEA! Interviews will be scheduled once a completed application is received.
information
at (585) 429-0562
[email protected].
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
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STUDENT NAME________________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________
HOME TELEPHONE ___________________________________
AGE _______________________ DOB _____________________
EMAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________
AGE __________________________DOB
____________________
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HOME TELEPHONE ___________________________________
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RECOMMENDER’S NAME_______________________________________________________
RECOMMENDER’S
__________________________
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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_______________________
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Please select
payment
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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
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the Arcadia
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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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
www.keene.edu
www.keenechamber.com
Trade Show Event
YEA! Saunders Scholar Event
Graduation