<p>I too just returned from NYLC had seriously had the time of my life. It was an incredible experience. I learned a huge deal, not only about the American government, but about other things too. We had panelists speak to us about the Death With Dignity Act in Oregon, and Sgt. Abdul Henderson (featured in Fahrenheit 9/11) spoke to us about his stance on the Iraq war. We toured monuments, saw the Smithsonian museums, went to Capitol Hill (I was able to go on a tour OF the Capitol building and sit in a Congress debate) met our State reps and Senators. It was fun, too. I met a lot of incredible people. NYLC is entirely worth your while, trust me!!</p>
<p>There are a couple of different groups out there which makes it confusing for us as parents. As I understand it, NYLC is selective, requiring a teacher nomination based on leadership and GPA. There is a knock-off organization with a similar sounding name, National Student Leadership Conference, which is not selective and does not provide the same level of experience as NYLC. My daughter did NYLC and it was amazing! I talked with a classmate of hers who did NSLC and she did not have the educational experience my daughter had.</p>
<p>Have people heard of the Monster Diversity Leadership Program?</p>
<p>I attended their session in Chicago. 24,000 students applied for 1800 spots! It was really awesome. All-expenses paid (except transportation) weekend!</p>
<p>Hi. I just attended a National Young Leaders Conference. It is not a scam and it is selective. All of the students who were elected at my school were scholars who regularly made the Honors List. NYLC helped me become more outgoing, because of the fact that I knew only one person who was attending from my school during that time. At NYLC, students learn about politics and current events. It helps us understand what our government has to do to get Amendments passed. Recently, I've been reading my local newspaper, and I've discovered that all of the topics we voted on were voted on in the Senate at the same point in time. It is very educational, but we had quite a bit of time to spend with our newly-made friends. I have developed many lasting relationships with people from all across the USA. I hope that you will let your sons/daughters attend this conference because it will most definitely benefit them for the money paid.</p>
<p>Nylc was not a waste...it helped me make more friends and i became more outgoing...i suggest that if your kid receives an invitation to this conference that you don't let it pass by!
It is a combination of fun and education. I met some of the best people ever there. And no, not everybody there was a nerd lol. :-)</p>
<p>NYLC ROCKS! I attended one of the 11day conferences which provide a whole lot more experience than the 6 day ones. Please don't confuse it with other lesser leadership conferences. NYLC comes in an official envelope and it has CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE in an official seal on the smaller envelope.</p>
<p>NYLC is not a scam and it is well worth the time and money. Maybe a few years ago it wasn't as great. But now it is wonderful. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I returned from one one month ago. I miss all of the people i met and I wish i could see them again. LEaving the conference was hard but i still keep in touch with all the people i met. It is not some stupid conference. DON"T mix it up with NYLF</p>
<p>I would like my hs junior to participate in such an experience, believe the qualifications, etc. are there. How does one secure a nomination? I'm guessing that anyone can attend who has the money and the GPA. Is there a website? Should I start with the school? Seems that we received a brochure last year after the PSAT's, but discarded it with the other mail. It may have been from one of the other organizations. Seems National Young Leaders Conference is more highly recommended than others.
I am aware of somebody who sent their child with the intention of 'beefing up the resume' for college. I was told that this child needed some 'leadership' on the resume. Hard to imagine that this would really show leadership, since it is something that is paid for--as opposed to earning it or actually 'leading' others. Does anyone know what kind of price tag is attached? Sorry if this is redundant as I haven't read the entire thread.</p>
<p>Google National Young Leaders Conference to answer you questions about nominations & cost, but I would also recommend reading all of this thread as not all the feedback is as positive as those on the last couple of pages. As a matter of fact, messages #136-138 & 140, look like they're either someone's idea of fun or they're on the NYLC payroll (just kidding about the later).</p>
<p>Looking further, I see that on the last couple of pages there are several one time posters and dancingsweetie who has made multiple posts, but only on how fantastic NYLC is. This thread has definitely been infected by someone trying to promote this program. Buyer beware!</p>
<p>I'm a bonafide person:). My D was nominated by her religion teacher. We knew it had no impact on college, but seemed like a nice opportunity that we could afford. This was in her juninor year. She loved the program. It really gave her a perspective on the world. And for her it was also a time to be surrounded by other kids with missions and purpose in life, to meet kids from other parts of the country. For us, bottom line, highly recommended as compared to other paid programs. Especially if you have a kid interested in leading groups of people.</p>