AsULead Application

About AsULead – July 27 - 30
AsULead at Appalachian State University is a four-day residential experience that equips select rising seniors from historically marginalized/underrepresented backgrounds to:

become better leaders through training in leadership and cultural awareness
be competitive for selective colleges and scholarship programs
understand how career objectives relate to college majors
return to their communities as ambassadors for college success

If selected, students will receive a scholarship that covers meals, lodging, transportation from central pick-up locations, and all necessary supplies for the AsULead program.

Central pick-up locations for summer 2020 are Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh and Cherokee.

Topics covered in workshops and small groups sessions are as follows:

team building skills
essay and résumé writing
college & career navigation
financial aid literacy

Students must submit the application below by May 8 and have a school counselor or teacher complete the required reference form to be considered for the AsULead program. All applicants will be notified of their selection by May 22. For questions, contact Tracey Tardiff at tardiffta@appstate.edu.

Preparing to submit this application
Before you begin this application, you will need to have the required materials available (PDF of high school transcript, screenshot of test scores and contact information for your reference) to upload. You will not be able to start the application and save it for updates.

Personal Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Preferred First Name

Birthdate

Gender

What are your preferred pronouns?

Cell Phone

Home Phone

Email Address

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Ethnicity/Race

Hispanic?

Race (select all that apply)

High School Information

School Search (Name, City, CEEB): Start typing your school name, city or CEEB code and click on the result to select. If you are a home-schooled student, enter 999932 in the field below. If you are an international student, enter 999982 in the field below.

School CEEB

High School Name

Expected Grad Year

Level of Study = H (Hidden)

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Type

First Name

Last Name

Email

Essay Responses

What does a leader in your community look like to you?

In what ways have you impacted your community and those around you? (e.g. in your community service, work experience, school groups, family commitments, leadership opportunities, etc.)

What programs, if any, have you attended to prepare you for the college search process (high school/community/church programs, Upward Bound, Gear Up, Duke TIP, Project Uplift, etc.)?

Reference Information

Enter the contact information for one reference. Once you have submitted the application, your reference will receive an email prompting them to submit a recommendation on your behalf.

Reference Type

First Name

Last Name

Email

Additional Documentation

Upload an official copy of your high school transcript.

Test Score Status

I have taken the SAT, ACT or PSAT

I have not yet taken the SAT, ACT or PSAT

Upload a screenshot or scan of your official test scores (SAT, ACT or PSAT). Be sure that your full name is visible on the image.