Hey guys! I’m a junior in high school from Texas and I’m applying to the USSYP program. I’m so intrigued by this program and am trying so hard to get accepted. Does anybody have any advice they could give to me? Is there a test/interview in Texas? Do juniors ever get accepted? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!’
I am applying from Tennessee, but I am a senior. Good luck !
When do you find out in TN? I am from Ohio, somewhere it said they would announce the top candidates from OH in mid November. I have already jumped through a couple of the hoops, I hope I get to jump through the rest of them!
Woahhh did not know about this at all. Really interested now. How competitive is it?
Also I’m apart of SGA, but no leadership roles (those are only appointed to seniors). Do I still qualify?
Edit: Nevermind lol just saw the app due date
Does anyone know when applicants are notified of selected delegates? Good luck to yall!
Applying in New York, just had my semifinalist interview today.
Everyone should hear back by the first week of December is what I’ve been told by my state.
Im in the top ten for my state, I have my interview on tuesday. Could anyone that has already had their interview tell me what questions/type of questions they asked? it would really help me with what to study. thanks
There isn’t a test or an interview for Texas…
I did my interview last week. Cannot wait to hear back. Does the Hearst Foundation Contact you or your Senator?
I guess there isn’t an interview for Ohio, they’re going to announce sometime next week for us. Good luck to all!
I got a call from my state representative this morning saying that I was chosen as a delegate. I think that the earliest date you can be notified is today.
@Yappoy Congrats!! What state are you from?
Im from Maryland and still waiting to hear back. I had my Finalist interview about a week and a half ago. If anybody else hears news (especially from maryland) let me know! Has anyone else heard back yet? Im wondering if we are informed if we are not selected or if we’re just left in the dark forever lol.
Does anyone know if they notify winners beforehand (like a day or two in advance)?
@ThatGuy1998 I have the same concern. I would rather know either way so that I can plan my spring. This limbo is killer!
To everyone asking, all states had a deadline to submit delegate names today to the Hearst Foundation. Theyll let you know if you were selected or not within the next few days (was a finalist last year, finalist again this year from NM). Good luck to everyone!
@gonzo803 that’s awesome! You should tell us when you get notified!
@ThatGuy1998 I’m from MD. I hope you had as much fun as I did during the interview! I literally could not stop laughing, the interviewers were great!! How MD does it is that they wait for the Hearst Foundation to contact us. I called them, and they will let us know next week. I tend to like to think that I didn’t get into things so that I can be happy if it happens as opposed to pissed if it doesn’t, however I really hope you get it!!!
I was selected as a delegate from Minnesota- so excited! Who else has gotten in?
I still haven’t heard anything from Ohio Department of Education. Any ohioans with news? Good luck to all those stuck in this waiting hell!