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Important things to consider in the process of applying to the District Leadership Program (DLP):
You MUST complete the application in one session. You cannot save an incomplete application. Review the entire application and gather all resources you will need to successfully complete the application.
These are the resources and they MUST be attached to the application:
Unofficial & current transcript. And old transcript from previous semester will not be accepted. Official letter from your current school administration, department chair, dean, or advisor. It CANNOT be from a professor. The letter is needed to support your “unofficial transcript and status as an enrolled student in good standing”.
Professional resume
Three well written essays of 300 to 400 words each. You must use font 11 or 12 single space. They must be saved as a word document. Your essays will be evaluated for logic, judgment, thought process, grammar, clarity of argument, and organization.The application will be deemed incomplete if any field is empty and or not fully answered. The application will also be deemed incomplete and not acceptable if any of the four attachments are missing.
Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.
1. GENERAL APPLICANT INFORMATION
Full Name
Home Street and Apartment {Permanent Resident (place of residents when you’re not school)} *
School Street and Apartment (Residence While in School)
Are you authorized to work in the United States? *
Are you claiming preference as a DC Resident?
Are you a graduate of a District of Columbia Public School high school? *
2. EDUCATION
What is your Academic Status?
Expected Graduation Date
3. SKILLS
4. HONORS, AWARDS AND OTHER RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENT
5. HONORS, AWARDS AND OTHER RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENT
Resume (Please note: only txt, pdf, doc, and docx extensions are allowed) *
Transcript (Please note: only txt, pdf, doc, and docx extensions are allowed) *
Recommendation Letter (Please note: only txt, pdf, doc, and docx extensions are allowed) *
Essays:- All three essays should be saved in one document. (Please note: only txt, pdf, doc, and docx extensions are allowed) *