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The Career Development Academy (for 7th & 8th Grade New Jersey Youth)

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The Career Development Academy (CDA), will be a hybrid program. Online programming will occur via a web conferencing platform. In-person programming will occur at Mercer County Community College (MCCC). We accept applications on a rolling basis and will consider applicants with strong qualifications. The submission deadline for the application and latest report card is May 5, 2023. Following the initial application review process, semi-finalists will be virtually interviewed at the Orientation and Screening program on May 13th. Students will be informed of acceptance into the program by May 15th. Students accepted into the program will be expected to inform us of their decision to enter the program by May 17, 2022. Program participation is covered by a philanthropic grant, so there is no charge for participants!

The Career Development Academy will be in session on the following Saturdays: May 20^st (MCCC), May 27^th(Virtual), June 3^rd(MCCC), June 10^th (MCCC), and June 17^th (MCCC).

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The Accelerated Learning Academy (for 8th & 9th Graders)

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1. the Accelerated Learning Academy (for 8th & 9th Graders)
2. Please note this application is solely for applicants in 8th or 9th grade who are applying for the Accelerated Learning Academy (ALA) for 8th and 9th graders.

   Applicants in 10th or 11th grade who are applying for the ALA Program for 10th and 11th graders should fill out the other application on this webpage.
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23. How did you hear about us?*
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25. Name of Mother/Guardian*
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26. Mother's/Guardian's Occupation*
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27. Mother's/Guardian's Business Telephone
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36. What is the name of your guidance counselor*
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37. What is your Guidance Counselor's email address?*
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38. What is your overall GPA for the present school year?*
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39. What are your favorite school subjects?*
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40. What are your hobbies?*
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41. What STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) courses have you taken and what were your grades? Please list if they were honor, AP, etc.*
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42. What has been your favorite STEM focused project/program in which you’ve participated? Describe in detail.*
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43. Please list, according to your preference, the Tracks in which you would like to participate. Select a different track for each choice. 
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49. Please describe any and all reservations you have about participating in this Track. (i.e. athletics participation, academic course load, religious service, conflicts with program dates, etc.)
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51. Please include two letters of recommendation and essay (Word or PDF formats only). Please include your transcript/latest report card. (PDF)
52. Supporting Materials [Two (2) Letters of Recommendation, Essay & Transcript/Latest Report Card] can also be emailed to us at admissions@duboisscholars.org
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