New England High School Journalism Collaborative

2012 Program at Regis College, June 24 to June 30, 2012

Application for Program Participation
Deadline for application is March 30, 2012
The 2012 NEHSJC program will be held from June 24-30, 2012. This is an
all-expense paid program. Housing and a major part of the program will
take place at Regis College (Weston, MA). A number of program alumni will
serve as Resident Assistants during the program. Application Guidelines
are as follows:
1. Students recommended by a teacher are eligible.
2. The application form must be filled out completely.
3. A letter of recommendation from the sponsoring teacher must accompany
the application.
4. A transcript from your school with your most recent grades must
accompany the application.
5. A 350 word essay (double spaced) is required by the applicant on why
he/she should be selected to participate in this program.
Name:____________________________________ Date of Birth:_________________
Street:__________________________________________________________________
City:______________________________ State:____________ Zip:______________
Phone:____________________Email Address:_________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name:____________________________________________________
Phone:_______________________Email:________________________________
School:__________________________________________________________________
Street:__________________________________________________________________
City:_____________________________ State:_____________ Zip:______________
Your sponsoring teachers name: _________________________________________
Phone:___________________________Email:____________________________
In the next school year 2012,I will be a __junior; __senior; __in college
If you are currently a senior and will be attending college in September,
2012, please indicate what college you will be attending:
_________________________________________________________________________

School/Athletic Activities: (Please list years of involvement, positions

held, or other important information. Dont be humble!)
Publications (include newspaper, yearbook, magazines or other
publications):___________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Student Government:_____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Clubs:___________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Sports (school or non/school related):___________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Community, political, religious, or ethnic related activities: __________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Volunteer:_______________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Computer skills:
___Word ___Excel ___Photoshop ___QuarkExpres___Pagemaker___Other_________
Languages you know or study:_____________________________________________
Musical talents (instrument or voice):___________________________________
Photography skills:______________________________________________________
College or university goals:_____________________________________________
Career goals/interests:__________________________________________________
What do you read on a regular basis? Please be specific:
Newspapers:______________________________________________________________
What is your favorite section?__________________________________________
Magazines: ______________________________________________________________
Novels:__________________________________________________________________
Poetry:__________________________________________________________________

What movies have you seen recently? _____________________________________

What do you watch on TV?_______________________________________________
What type of music do you listen to? ___________________________________
If you are a returning NEHSJC student, what assignment would you like and
why? ____________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Other information that you feel is important for us to know about you:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

Application and your 350 word essay may be mailed or emailed (must be
postmarked by March 30, 2012) to:
Mail:
NEHSJC
Regis College, PO Box 2
235 Wellesley Street, Weston, MA 02493
Attn: Maureen Iaricci/Milton Valencia

Email:
Maureen.Iaricci@regiscollege.edu
www.nehsjc.org

LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE WILL BE SENT OUT IN APRIL 2012.