Launchpad 2023 Application
Thank you for your interest in Launchpad! Please take the time to carefully fill out this application and double check the spelling of your name and contact information. This should take about 10-15 minutes. Applications are due Midnight on Sunday November 5th!
Personal Information
Full Legal Name
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First Name
Last Name
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E-mail
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
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Academic Information
This information is used to help us learn more about your background. **Note** Launchpad does not have a GPA requirement.
School name
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Please Select
Belmont Charter High School
Benjamin Franklin High School
Building 21 Philadelphia
Dobbins Technical High School
Furness High School
Imhotep Institute Charter High School
Jules E. Mastbaum High School
Kensington CAPA
Kensington High School
Lincoln High School
Martin Luther King High School
Mastery Charter School Lenfest Campus
Mastery Charter School Thomas Campus
Mastery Charter School Shoemaker Campus
Penn Treaty High School
South Philadelphia High School
The U School
West Philadelphia High School
The Workshop School
Other
What high school do you attend?
Launchpad is a city-wide program, so if you attend a high school different than the ones above, that is OK. However you must attend a Philadelphia high school to enroll in the program.
GPA
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Please put your cumulative, weighted GPA
Graduation Year
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2027
How did you hear about Launchpad (optional)?
Demographic Information
We collect this information to report to funders and help us track the diversity of our outreach. Your individual demographic information will not impact the status of your application. Launchpad is open to students of all identities.
What gender identity best describes you?
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Female
Non-Binary
Prefer not to say
Other
What are your preferred pronouns?
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he/him
she/her
they/them
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What category/categories best describe you? (check all that apply)
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Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish Origin
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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Prefer not to say
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Parent/Guardian Information
Please fill this out as accurately as possible as we will need your parent/guardian to complete a separate form.
Parent/Guardian Name
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First Name
Last Name
Parent/Guardian E-mail
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example@example.com
Parent/Guardian Phone Number
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
Who is this person (mother, uncle, grandmother, caregiver, etc.)?
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Would you like to include a second parent/guardian contact? (Optional)
Yes
No
Parent/Guardian #2 Name
First Name
Last Name
Parent/Guardian #2 E-mail
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian #2 Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Who is this person (mother, uncle, grandmother, caregiver, etc.)?
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Personal Statement
This is the final step of the application! Almost done! If you are unsure what to write about, consider the following questions: What am I passionate about? What makes me interested in technology? What is my background? What are my goals? What was a time I had to overcome an obstacle?
In about 300 words, tell us why you are interested in Launchpad and how you think Launchpad can help you reach your passions and career goals.
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