NAI Incoming 9th Grade Application

Student FIRST NameStudent LAST Name
USC McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative

Application for Program Admission

This packet contains the application for the USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative program.

Eligibility Requirements
- Student must live in the area surrounding USC and the student’s designated school of residence must be a USC McMorrow NAI partner school.
Application Process
- Complete this application in its entirety, including the student and parent questions included in the packet.
- Sign Permission to Obtain Grades document that is included in the application (This form will be needed in order to request your most recent grade report)
- Include a teacher email address to obtain teacher recommendation. An email will be sent to your teacher to ask for a recommendation letter on your behalf. The teacher recommendation will be due by February 8th.
Interview
- You may be invited to interview and will be notified of your scheduled date and time.
Additional Information
- If accepted, students in the south LA area must attend Foshay Learning Center for high school
- If accepted, students in the east LA area must attend Lincoln or Wilson for high school
- Accepted students must attend NAI’s Saturday Academy; 10-11 weeks per semester.
- Parents / guardians of accepted students must participate in our Family Development Institute, which takes place on 8 Saturdays per semester.
Applications and all required documents must be submitted by Saturday, February 7th, 2026. Should you have any questions, please email us at uscnai@usc.edu
In order to save this application and come back to it, please type your email address below. *

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com

Parent #1/ Guardian
1. Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
YesNo
If NO: Parent #1/Guardian's home address (street and/or apartment, city, state, zip code)
Parent #1/ Guardian Home Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Cell Phone:*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Work Phone:
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email address:*
Occupation:*
Employer:*
YesNo
If NO, what is the highest grade completed
5. Years of college completed?*
College Attended
Degree:
Parent #2/ Guardian Information
1. Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
YesNo
If NO: Parent #2/Guardian's home address (street and/or apartment, city, state, zip code):
Parent #2 /Guardian Home phone:
Cell Phone:
Work Phone:
Email address:
example@example.com
3. Occupation:
Employer:
YESNO
If NO, what is the highest grade completed?
5. Years of college completed:
College Attended:
Degree:

Parents/Guardians: Please fill out this section
1. What would you like us to know about your child?*
2. The USC NAI program has high expectations of its scholars and a rigorous curriculum that includes a mandatory Saturday Academy component. How will you help your child succeed in this program?*
3. All NAI families are required to engage in their child's journey through the program via our Family Development Institute, volunteer opportunities, etc. Will your family commit to participating in all of the NAI program's family engagement components?*

STUDENTS: Please fill out this section
1. Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped revolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time. *
2. Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced. *
STUDENT, CONTINUED:
Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you a strong candidate for the USC McMorrow NAI High School program? (Optional)

- USC McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative
Permission to Obtain Grades
I/we the parents/guardians of*
Student's Name
Grant permission for the complete release of all school records (including discipline if necessary) of my child and any available test scores to the University of Southern California, Neighborhood Academic Initiative;

If my/our child is admitted to the USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative, I/we will sign an authorization for emergency medical care and permission to the USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative to provide transportation from USC to the applicant's home school and to other USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative actvities.

If my/our child is admitted to the USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative, I/we agree to attend Family Development Institute meetings on Saturdays on the USC campus.

I/we understand that this application does not ensure that my/our child will be selected for the USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative program.

I/we certify that the information furnished by me/us is true and complete to the best of my/our knowledge.
Parent / guardian signature*

Clear
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
USC Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative

University of Southern California USC McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative
Teacher Recommendation Request
Provide all the information below in order to request a recommendation on your behalf. This is a required document to complete your application.

Please let your teacher know they should expect an email from the USC NAI Program (uscnai@usc.edu) and that they will have until February 12th to complete a recommendation
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Your Name:*
Middle School*
Teacher Name:*
Teacher Email Address:*
Should be Empty:

Sibling Information

Parent #1/ Guardian

Parent #2/ Guardian Information

Parents/Guardians: Please fill out this section

Teacher Recommendation Request