Students which meet the following criteria can apply using the Preliminary Applications:
� Secondary school students who are currently enrolled in 9th or 10th grade.
� Must be 15 years old, and must not be older than 17 years by August 1st, of the participating year.
� Minimum grade of 80 in all subjects for the past year; overall 80 averages for the past 3 years.
� Excellent English language ability. Minimum "A" grade/ 90% average in English classes during the past 3 years.
� Should NOT have a US passport.
Students who meet the following in addition to the above criteria are likely to be short listed for the final competitions.
� Should score 50 or higher on the SLEP (Secondary Level English Proficiency) test (equivalent to 480 or higher in the Institutional Testing Program--�Institutional TOEFL� exam).
� Demonstrate maturity, flexibility, adaptability, good character and scholastic aptitude. Willingness to participate in host family�s daily life.
� Should demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to promoting cross-cultural understanding.
� Agreement to attend classes as a full-time student and maintain at least a "B" average in an American high school.
� Willingness and agreement to abide by the 'YES Student Rules' as outlined in the YES Student Application and all other rules and policies during the program.
For more information, please contact Gladys Abu-Elezam - YES Program Director, at [email protected]