<p>I have been hearing a lot about Girls Nation and Girls State. I am a sophmore right now, so I dont think this applies to me anyways, but I am just wondering...What exactly is this? How can I be a part of it? Is it helpful in college admisssions?</p>
<p>I'm a delegate for Boys' State, but I think it works the same. Some organization (forget what it is for Girls' State -- it's the American Legion for Boys' State), affiliated with your school, will interview a few girls selected by counselors your junior year. They'll then choose 1-2 to go on to Girls' State, where there's all this fun stuff like elections and Supreme Court cases and bar exams and competitions (all of which occurs at a designated location in each state, for a week). Those who get major positions (Senate and whatnot) go on to Girls' Nation, which is the sum of all the states. This happens over the summer. If your school isn't affiliated with the organization, you might talk to your counselor about starting something up. It is helpful in college admissions, more so if you accomplish more there.</p>
<p>Hey, I'm going to Girls State. It's American Auxilliary Legion for Girls State. Yeah, pretty much what he said, but I never had to go through any interviewing...I guess it varies by state. The counselors nominate those they see have leadership potential and an overall good academic background, mostly people who do extracurricular activities (at least that's how it was at my school); then you apply and sponsors pick out students they think will contribute to their program and atmosphere. It's completely free, and you pack your bags and have fun for a week with several hundred other girls from across the state. Being a sophomore, as long as you talk it over with your counselor, I'm pretty sure they'll nominate you to apply. It's not that hard.</p>
<p>Girls Nation is where 10ish girls from the several hundred (usually those with top positions, i.e. Supreme Court Justice) are voted as nominees at the end of the week @ Girls State, then interviewed. 2 girls get to then go to Girls Nation, again for free.</p>
<p>It sounds pretty awesome. I can't wait for it to happen :D But good thing you're looking into it! It looks really good on resumes and colleges know all about it.</p>
<p>I hated it. I think I'm a minority though.</p>
<p>you hated it? why? was there something wrong with it or was it just too much work?</p>
<p>I'm going to Boys State in Texas and there are will be over 1000 represenatives from around the state. The selection process is quite rigorous and Boys/Girls Nation is what many to believe as a major "hook" into top colleges, especially if you choose to major in areas regarding political science, etc.</p>