To apply online, click the Apply Now button (on the right sidebar column) or go to www.jsa.org/summer/apply and complete the following steps:

1. Submit or update all information in the Personal Data section.
2. Select a first choice and second choice campus/session, and the class that you wish to attend if you are accepted at your first choice campus.
3. Complete all information in the Academics tab of the application, including the name and email address of the counselor, social studies teacher, or English teacher who will provide a recommendation.
4. Answer the following short essay questions in approximately 250 words:
   - Describe your extracurricular activities and any leadership positions you have held.
   - What political issue are you passionate about?
5. Ask your school to mail, fax or email an official transcript to the appropriate Junior State Admissions Office listed below.

To submit a paper application, download the student application packet and follow the instructions.

Most of your application materials should be submitted online, at jsa.org/summer/apply , with the following exceptions:

1. An official transcript from your high school should be sent by mail, email or fax to the appropriate admissions office below.
2. The counselor or teacher whom you have chosen to submit a recommendation will receive an email from us outlining how to submit the recommendation form. If your teacher does not receive the email, please have him or her contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for submission instructions.

When It's Due

We offer a rolling admissions process; we are currently accepting applications and continue until all spaces are filled, but we recommend that you complete your application as early as possible.

Your Chances

Admission to the Summer School is competitive. Decisions are based on academic achievement, leadership ability, maturity and interest in politics. Given the demands of the Summer School curriculum, the Admissions Committee is especially interested in students who have performed well in their high school English and social studies classes. Admission standards are similar for each of our four sessions, except that you must be an older, more mature and academically experienced student to attend the Georgetown program. Above all, Summer School students are intelligent, articulate student leaders who will benefit from this unique educational experience.

Contact Information

Mail transcripts to:

Admissions Office
Junior Statesmen Summer School
1600 K Street NW, Suite 803
Washington, D.C. 20006

Fax: 202-296-7839

•    800-334-5353 (California office)
•    800-317-9338 (Washington, D.C. office
•    650-347-1600 (From outside the U.S.)

Or email: 

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