Application_Form_Competitive_College_Club

Competitive College Club 2025

This application is the first step in being selected to participate in the Competitive College Club in 2025. All questions should be answered in ENGLISH.
This application has 5 sections:

1) Profile and Personal Information

2) Education Information

3) Family and Household Information

4) Short Answers

5) Supporting Documents

Please note that if you leave this form before submitting it, you must click "Save" at the bottom of the page beforehand, otherwise your data may be lost.

Once you save the form, you will receive an email with a link to access it again. Only one application can be submitted per person. Once you "submit" your application, you cannot make changes.

If you have questions, please email: competitiveclub@educationusa.cl
Section 1: Profile and Personal Information
Name*

First NameLast Names
Age*
Birthday*

MonthDayYear
RUT*
Gender

MaleFemaleOther
Email*
example@example.com
Alternate Email
example@example.com
Street Address*
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
Street Address Line 2
City*
City
Region*
Please select one
Home Phone Number
Mobile Phone Number*
9 #### ####
Are you a member of an ethnic minority*

YesNo
Which ethnic group are you a member of?
Have you been a participant in a U.S. Department Exchange Program?*

YesNo
Please specify which program and when?
Have you ever traveled internationally?*

YesNo
Please provide details on your last four international trips: where, when, why (ex. Argentina, 2019, school trip; U.S., 2018, family vacation)*
How did you hear about Competitive College Club?*
Please select one
Do you know anyone who has been part of the Competitive College Club?*

YesNo
Who do you know? (you may include more than one name)*
Section 2: Education Information
School Name *
Official Name
School Location*
City
School Type*

PublicSubsidizedFoundation-basedPrivate
How much is your tuition and matriculation fee ANNUALLY, not including any scholarship you may have?*
Amount in CLP
Do you have a scholarship to attend your school?*

YesNo
How much is the scholarship worth ANNUALLY?*
Amount in CLP
Are you an "alumno prioritario"?*

YesNo
What study plan are you on?*

Humanista-científicoTécnico profesionalArtístico
What was your final grade average in 2022?*
Enter a number between 1-7
What was your final grade average in 2023?*
Enter a number between 1-7
What was your final grade average in 2024?*
Enter a number between 1-7
Does your school have a college counselor?*

YesNo
Do they advise for Chilean AND international universities?*

Only ChileanChilean AND International
Have other students from your school applied to US colleges or universities in the past?*

YesNoI don't know
How did you learn English? Check all that apply.*

At schoolAt a language institute - no scholarshipAt a language institute - scholarshipBy myselfOther
How would you rate your English level?*

Intermediate (can interact in English but have grammar and vocabulary issues)High-intermediate (can interact in English with few grammar and vocabulary issues)Advanced (can interact fluently in English)
If you know your English level based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), please select it below.
Have you ever taken the TOEFL, Duolingo English Test or other English proficiency test?*

YesNo
Please write the name of the test and your score. *
Have you ever taken the SAT or ACT?*

YesNo
Please write down the name of the tests and the score you got.*
Have you taken any practice PAES exams?*

YesNo
Please write the highest score you got in Math, Spanish, Science and History (if applicable)*
What area(s) are you interested in studying? (Choose all that apply)

Arts & Humanities (Art, Music, Theater, Languages, Literature, History, Philosophy, etc)Social Sciences (Anthropology, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Law, Communications, International Relations, Sociology, etc.)STEM (Biology, Chemistry, CS, IT, Engineering, IA, etc)Business & Management (Marketing, Accounting, HR, Finance, etc)EducationInterdisciplinary Studies (Neuroscience, Environmental Studies, Urban Studies, Cognitive Science, etc)Design & ArchitectureAgriculture & Natural ResourcesUndecidedOther
Please list your top five (or less) academic achievements, prizes, awards, or honors in the last three years. (ex. Best GPA in my generation - High School - 2021) . *
Please list your top 10 (or less) extracurricular activities inside and outside of school (sports, clubs, etc.) in the last three years. Please list in order of importance. (ex. School dance team - Team leader - 2023,2024 - National - Yes). *
Section 3: Family and Household Information

The information in this section is used only to determine the financial need of the student. It is very similar to the information you provide to U.S. universities when you apply for financial assistance from them.
Who do you live with the majority of the time? Check all that apply.*

Biological/legal adoptive motherBiological/legal adoptive fatherStep-mother (legally married)Step-father (legally married)Siblings (brothers or sisters) / Step-siblings (step-brothers or sisters)Grandparents: Grandmother(s) / Grandfather(s)Aunt(s)/Uncle(s)Cousin(s)Other legal guardianOther
What is the martial status between your biological/legal adoptive parents?*

Married/Living togetherSeparated/Divorced/Never married, not living together nowWidowed
Does the parent you don't live with pay legal child support (amount mandated by the court)?*

YesNo
Does the parent you don't live with provide monetary support voluntarily?*

YesNo
What is your family's housing situation?

Own homeRentLive with extended family in their homeOther
Briefly explain your housing situation, i.e. who you live with and if your parents contribute anything towards household expenses.
Do your parents have a business?*

YesNo
Do your parents own any houses, apartments or additional property other than their main residence?*

YesNo
Do your parents rent out any of their properties?*

YesNo
Do your parents own an automobile?*

YesNo
Do your parents owe money on the car?*

YesNo
Do your parents have a savings account?*

YesNo
How many siblings do you have?*
Number of siblings
Are any of your siblings currently studying at a private or subsidized school?*

YesNo
How much money does your family pay in tuition and matriculation fees a year? *
$ Amount in CLP
Are any of your siblings currently studying at a university?*

YesNo
How much money does your family pay in tuition and matriculation fees a year? *
$ Amount in CLP
Did you earn any money from work in 2024?*

YesNo
What did you do to earn money?*
How much money dd you earn in 2024 (in CLP)?*
Mother or primary legal guardian

Please fill out the following information about your mother or primary legal guardian.
Name*

First NameLast Names
Occupation*
Job Title
Employer*
Name of Company/Business
Monthly Liquid Income *
Example: $230.000
Father or another legal guardian

Please fill out the following information about your father or another legal guardian. If you do not have any contact with your father or do not have a second legal guardian, write N/A for each answer.
Name*

First NameLast Names
Occupation*
Job Title
Employer*
Name of Company/Business
Monthly Liquid Income *
Example: $230.000
Section 4: Short Answers

Please carefully and thoughtfully answer the following questions in complete sentences. IMPORTANT: Each answer should be NO LESS THAN 200 WORDS AND NO MORE THAN 400 WORDS and IN ENGLISH.
Please explain what you plan to study and why you want to study in the United States. Note: If you are interested in a career in music or art, you MUST submit a portfolio of your work with this application to competitiveclub@educationusa.cl.*

0/400
Write about a book, film, lecture, or podcast that you found memorable. Why did you enjoy it?*

0/400
Please choose one of your extracurricular activities and tell us more about it. *

0/400
Is there anything you would like us to know about you that is not reflected anywhere else in this application? You may also use this space to provide more detail about any of your answers.
Please provide a link to a video IN ENGLISH, no longer than 1.5 MINUTES, telling us: Why you feel that YOU would make a good candidate for a U.S. university. Make sure your video is ACCESIBLE TO ANYONE WITH THE LINK. Be sure to record in a well-lit area with no background noise so we can hear you clearly. The video must show your face and you should speak in a natural voice, DO NOT READ from a script. There is no need to include subtitles/captions.*
Paste link here
Section 5: Supporting Documents

Please upload the documents listed. Please submit income information for each parent/legal guardian. Most file formats are accepted; doc, pdf, and jpeg are the most common.
Copy of National ID card (cédula de identidad)*

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Copy of Permanent Residency Visa (required for permanent residents)

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Copy of grade report for 2022 (concentración de notas)*

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Copy of grade report for 2023*

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Copy of grade report for 2024*

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Copy of certificate of "Alumno Prioritario"

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Proof of parent 1's income (declaración de renta, ultima liquidación y/o declaración jurada)*

Parent/Legal Guardian 1
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Proof of parent 2's income (declaración de renta, ultima liquidación y/o declaración jurada)

Parent/Legal Guardian 2
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Additional proof of income (optional)

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Competitive College Club 2025

Section 1: Profile and Personal Information

Section 2: Education Information

Section 3: Family and Household Information

Mother or primary legal guardian

Father or another legal guardian

Section 4: Short Answers

Section 5: Supporting Documents