<p>Can't see them until you start the application and my son wanted to work on them in advance.....also how do they choose who gets accepted? I know it's a small number and so many kids to choose from? Thanks.</p>
<p>Using a fake name to get past the first page (it shouldn’t submit until you’re completely done)…</p>
<p>Explore *
Please tell us about a time you explored a place different from your home or a culture that intrigued you. This might have been an exploration in person, reading a book or doing a project. No more than 100 words please.</p>
<p>Connect *
Please tell us about a connection that has meant a great deal to you. This might be a family member you are connected to, a mentor or teacher, or a public figure that you find a connection with. No more than 100 words please.</p>
<p>Appreciate *
Please tell us about an appreciation you have developed for a certain music, art, food, person, activity, sport, type of literature, subject in school or place. No more than 100 words please.</p>
<p>Share *
Please tell us about a time when you shared something you had learned with someone else or a group of people. This might have been teaching a sibling, presenting in class or assisting in coaching a sport. No more than 100 words please.</p>
<p>There is then a section on interests (check boxes) and “more about me” (looks like things that would disqualify you, such as being afraid of boats).</p>
<p>Thanks much! That will help.</p>