Application Requirements

1. Online Application – including career goals and essay
2. Essay – Complete a response essay on one of the topics below:
   • A Person I Admire (who and why)
   • An Issue I Feel Strongly About
   • What High School Experience Had the Greatest Impact on My Life
   • What I Bring to the Table as an Applicant for this Program
3. Letter of Recommendation – from a counselor, teacher or adult who can speak to your character and ability (employer, advisor, scout leader, clergy, etc.)
4. Transcript – submitted by your counselor
5. Interview – participate in an individual panel interview

Application Timeline

January 1: New Visions Student Application opens.

January-March: Prospective students participate in New Visions programming presentation sessions in their home district. Interested 11^th graders may meet with their school counselor regarding options or schedule a New Visions program visit.

Friday, March 27, 2026: New Visions Student Application submissions due. 

April-May: Panel interviews for applicants (dates subject to change).

June: After all interviews have been completed, decision information will be sent to each applicant’s personal email address and school counselors will be alerted. 

Interview Information

• Interviews will be scheduled either directly with the student via email or through the student’s school counselor.
• Students will be required to provide their own transportation to their interviews.
• Each interview will last approximately 15 minutes – please arrive on time!
• Applicants are expected to wear professional attire.