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About Our Application Process

Applications are carefully reviewed by our Admissions Committee, and students are selected on the basis of their maturity, enthusiasm, motivation, and willingness to live and participate constructively in a supportive community environment. We make our best effort to act on each application within one to two business days of the date when the application is completed. Because we anticipate that we will receive more applications than we are able to accept, early applicants will have the best chance of being accepted to their first choice of expedition.

We will temporarily reserve a space for an applicant in a particular expedition upon receipt of the Application Form and a $700 Application Deposit provided by credit card or by check. For applications received after March 15, 2010, full payment of tuition is required to temporarily reserve a space.

Upon receipt of all materials (Application Form, Application Deposit, Personal Statement, two completed Teacher Reference Forms, and signed Agreement Form), we will process the application and make a prompt decision. You will receive a letter from our Admissions Committee shortly thereafter. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for information on terms of payment.

HOW TO APPLY: 3 SIMPLE STEPS

STEP 1: Application Form and Deposit
Complete and submit the Application Form, including the $700 Application Deposit. Applications submitted after March 15, 2010 must include full payment (credit cards are not accepted for the balance of payment).

STEP 2: Personal Statement
Upon completion of the Application Form and deposit, you will receive a user name and password for your personal digital locker. Your digital locker will provide the resources you will need to complete the application process and prepare for your trip. Through your digital locker, you will be prompted to submit your Applicant Statement.

STEP 3: Teacher References
In your digital locker you'll find the Teacher Reference Form. Email this form to two of your teachers and ask them to fill it out and submit it to us.

Your participation in a National Geographic Student Expedition provides support to National Geographic's mission of increasing global understanding through exploration, geography education, and research.