<p>what if you were accepted to boy's state but could not attend bc of conflicts? Can I still put it on my resume?</p>
<p>My son did boys state and he felt it was a great experience. They set up an e-mail list and keep in touch. In case anyone didn't know, the picture of a young Bill Clinton shaking hands with JFK was taken at Boys Nation, which is the next level up.</p>
<p>Lol, ronlivs, of course you can't put it. You didn't GO. It's like putting on your resume that you went to Harvard because you got accepted to Harvard. And if you put on a resume that you got accepted to Harvard - no one would care if you didn't actually go and get your degree there. It's not really a big deal to be accepted, anyway. don't want to sound harsh. put something else ;)</p>
<p>is it a big deal to go? I'm just really disappointed that I can't go and I don't want to make a mistake by not going.</p>
<p>First of all, apologies for resurrecting such an old thread.</p>
<p>But I happened to be searching for information about Boys State and Boys Nation as it applies to college application and admission. I went to Boys Nation this July (2005). I wanted to clear up some of the misconceptions on this thread about it and Boys State. </p>
<p>Boys State is not an extremely good simulation of government or of politics. Although it is a very fun week the requirements for attending it are not very stringent and therefore the quality of the program can be adversely affected. This is not to say that its all bad -- you get to hear great speakers (most states have their top officials speak... Governor, Lt. Governor, former governors, Representatives, etc..), meet great people from all over your state, and make contacts with people in the business community and political world. Boys State and Girls State are instantly recognized by most people as great honors. So although those who criticize the weakness of the political simulation have some points, Boys State is on the whole a great program -- at least in Oklahoma.</p>
<p>Now, a little about Boys Nation. In some states it is an election. From speaking with other guys at Nation this year the elections are not "popularity contests," unlike the elections for Governor, etc.. many states put their Nation candidates through debates, interviews, and applications. You truly do have to win the respect of your peers. In my state, though, no election is involved. For me it was like applying for a scholarship -- I had to be nominated by a Legionaire (I was very surprised to be nominated). I had to complete a lengthy application and undergo an interview before I was selected. BN is an EXCELLENT political simulation. The mock Senate there is the best that I have ever been involved in and sheer number of issues discussed is spectacular.</p>
<p>Go to Boys State or Girls State -- and try your very best to get to Boys Nation or Girls Nation. It truly is an excellent experience and a great honor.</p>