The Yleana Application Process
Our application is a small-scale version of the Common Application, so that even during their application to Yleana, they are preparing for college.
The questions we ask for our essay are similar to the kinds of questions the students will need for the Common Application. This means that once students have completed our application, besides having had an experience similar to that of the college application process, they will also emerge with an essay they can use in senior year.
All applications must be completed online at apply.yleana.org. The application opens March 1 of each year and is due April 1. In addition to basic personal information and the personal statement, applicants are asked to complete several short answer questions. They have the option to upload a resume.
Applications are not considered complete without a partner org recommendation. These are also completed online at apply.yleana.org.
Questions about the application? Contact us!
Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must apply online through our application portal: apply.yleana.org.
The application is open each year on March 1 and is due April 1.
Minimum required applicant criteria:
Be a current high school junior at time of application
Be low-SES (we ask a range of questions to verify this information)
Be a member of one of our registered partner organizations
If you know of an organization that you think should partner with us, please let us know!
Have a desire to go to college and a need to take the SAT to get there
We want our program to be accessible to both higher achieving students and those who might begin with lower scores and grades. We accept students who will take advantage of the program, work hard, and appreciate the opportunity given. The greatest predictor of success at Yleana is willingness to work hard.
Learn more about what we are looking for in applicants and what makes applicants successful.let us know