56th AJSS Application Form

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

56th Ateneo Junior Summer Seminar
A. The Ateneo Junior Summer Seminar (AJSS) is a special program that gathers a select group of talented and vibrant Grade 11 students with the goal of introducing them to college campus life, particularly college-level courses, professors, facilities and activities in the summer before their 12th Grade. For more information, you may read the Ateneo Junior Summer Seminar (AJSS) infosheet here.

B. Fill out this form carefully. Only application forms correctly and completely filled out will be accepted. Write N/A if the information is not applicable to you.

C. INCOMPLETE APPLICATION FORMS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

D. Submit this form together with 2 accomplished recommendation forms (https://bit.ly/56thAJSS-Recommendation). You may send this form to any two of your Grade 10 or 11 teachers, or guidance counselors.

E. This application form, along with other requirements (except the recommendation forms which may be submitted until January 14), must be submitted online on or before 10 January 2026, Saturday.

F. All applicants with completed application forms will receive an exam permit via email in early-January for the AJSS qualifying exam on 17 January 2026, Saturday for NCR examinees and 24 January 2026 for provincial examinees.

NOTE: You are encouraged to save your progress in filling out this form every once in a while to ensure the accessibility of your information. The save button is found at the bottom of the application form.
- Legal Name*
  
  First NameMiddle NameLast Name
- Nickname*
- Present School*
- Permanent Address*
  
  Unit/Door Number & Bldg./Apartment, Street Number & Street Name
  
  Subdivision, Barangay
  
  City/MunicipalityProvince
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Landline Number
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Mobile Number*
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- E-mail Address*
  example@example.com
- Birth Date*
  
  MonthDayYear
- Birth Place
- Citizenship*
- MaleFemale
- Age
- Father's Full Name*
  
  First NameMiddle NameLast Name
- LivingDeceased
- Father's Email Address*
  Put N/A if none.
- Father's Mobile Number
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Mother's Full Name*
  
  First NameMiddle NameLast Name
- LivingDeceased
- Mother's Email Address*
  Put N/A if none.
- Mother's Mobile Number
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Guardian's Full Name
  
  First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
- Guardian's Email Address
  Put N/A if none.
- Guardian's Mobile Number
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Primary School*
  ex. Kostka School (Grade 1-4), Ateneo Grade School (Grade 5-6)
- Junior High School*
  ex. Ateneo Junior High School (Grade 7-10)
- Senior High School*
  ex. Ateneo Senior High School (Grade 11-12)
- Senior High School Track*
- Senior High School Strand*
- Senior High School Principal*
  
  First NameMiddle NameLast Name
- Senior High School Principal's Email Address*
  example@example.com
- Senior High School Guidance Counselor*
  
  First NameMiddle NameLast Name
- Senior High School Guidance Counselor's Email Address*
  example@example.com
- Secondary School Record (from Grades 7-10)*
  
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- List of Awards and/or Extracurricular Activities
  
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- Physical Fitness*
  List any handicap that should be taken into consideration in planning your program of studies and school activities. Put N/A if none.
- Which program do you prefer? Choose according to your preference.*
  1st Priority
- Which program do you prefer? Choose according to your preference.*
  2nd Priority
- Which program do you prefer? Choose according to your preference.*
  3rd Priority
- Which program do you prefer? Choose according to your preference.*
  4th Priority
- Which program do you prefer? Choose according to your preference.*
  5th Priority
- What courses in college would you like to pursue? *
  Cite four (4) courses and rank them by preference.
- What do you expect to gain from this AJSS experience?*
- AM Session (7:00 AM - 12:00 NN)PM Session (1:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
- Ateneo de Manila University (Quezon City, METRO MANILA)Ateneo de Davao University Senior High School (Davao City, DAVAO DEL SUR)Sacred Heart School- Ateneo de Cebu (Mandaue City, CEBU)Ateneo de Iloilo-Santa Maria Catholic School (Iloilo City, ILOILO)Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan Junior High School, (Cagayan de Oro City, MISAMIS ORIENTAL)Ateneo de Naga University (Naga City, CAMARINES SUR)Ateneo de Zamboanga University (Zamboanga City, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR)Loyola College of Culion (Culion, PALAWAN)Philippine Science High School - MIMAROPA Region Campus (Odiongan, ROMBLON)Xavier School, Nuvali (Nuvali, LAGUNA)
- YesNo
- reside on-campus?rent a place off-campus?stay with a relative in Manila?Other
- If you intend to apply for financial assistance during the AJSS Program, kindly fill out this Financial Assistance Form (https://bit.ly/56thAJSS-FinancialAssistance-Form) on or before Saturday, 3 January 2026. Submit the accomplished form online, along with these requirements:
  - Parent’s personal letter about the family’s financial situation and the need for assistance during the AJSS
  - AJSS Financial Assistance Recommendation Form / https://bit.ly/56thAJSS-FinancialAssistanceRecommendation (allowance and/or dorm lodging assistance) filled out by any of your principal, high school teacher, or guidance counselor
  - Photocopy of the 2024 or 2025 Income Tax Return (ITR) or Certificate of Income Tax Withheld for each employed/self-employed parent of the applicant
  Take note that applications with incomplete requirements will NOT be processed.
- The AJSS brings together the best of the best Grade 11 students for one unforgettable summer. WRITE AN ESSAY (3 to 5 paragraphs) on why the committee should choose you to represent your school in the AJSS.*
  
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- I hereby certify that all information written in this application form is complete and accurate. If accepted as a participant, I agree that my admission and graduation are subject to the rules and regulations of the Ateneo de Manila University.
  
  By uploading my e-signature below, I affirm that I have carefully read and fully understand all the provisions of this Privacy Policy for Applicants and I voluntarily agree to all its terms and conditions.
- Applicant's Signature*
  
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- Parent's or Guardian's Signature*
  
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- Recent 1x1 ID photo*
  
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- Credentials and information filed in support of this application become the property of the Ateneo de Manila University. Documents submitted are not returnable to the applicant. Misrepresentation of information requested in this application form and its subsequent attachments will be considered sufficient reason for refusal of admission and exclusion from the admission process.
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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION