Students are first recommended by guidance counselors or teachers. They then receive a letter from George Mason University notifying them of their nomination. Once notified, students and their parents attend an information meeting. At that meeting, program specifics are explained. Once students decide to apply, they complete an application.
Applications are available at the meeting.
Guidance counselors are available to assist with the process. Completed applications must be returned to the counselors. Recommendation of two adults, one of whom must be a guidance counselor or a teacher. The other can be a community member or a local minister. Assessment of the student's application.