Applying to High School Summer Travel Courses
Hillsdale College
For acceptance into the program, the following supplementary items must accompany a completed online application form.
Applications are encouraged by February 15, but will be accepted until each program reaches capacity.
Application Requirements
Two Letters of Recommendation
You’ll submit one academic recommendation from a recent high school teacher and one personal recommendation from someone other than a relative.
Essay Question and Video Short Answer
In a 250-500 word prepared essay, you’ll tell us why you’d like to participate in the program.
Strongly encouraged, though not required, you will also have an opportunity to respond on the application online in real time to a short answer question. A camera is needed on the device you will be using to apply.
Résumé
You’ll submit a résumé, listing in order of importance to you any extracurricular activities in which you have participated, such as: athletics, fine arts, volunteerism, clubs, honor societies, work, etc. You’ll want to be sure to include special offices or positions held, and any awards, prizes, or honors you have received in these activities, including dates for each.
Test Scores and High School Transcript(s)
A copy of your ACT, CLT, SAT, PLAN, CLT10, or PSAT score is required. If you have not taken one of these tests, you’ll include a recent graded writing assignment of between two and five pages.
You’ll also have an official transcript sent from your high school (or primary educator).
Application Process
Admission into the program will generally be determined three to four weeks after all application materials are received, beginning in January. It is important you apply in advance for your passport if you are hoping to study in an abroad course. It can sometimes take ten weeks to receive a passport after the application has been completed. If you already have a passport, please check the expiration date to make sure it is valid.