Thank you for your interest in joining REACH! This application will help us learn more about you, your background, your interests, and what you hope to gain from the program. Application Deadline: October 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

What to Expect

The application includes the following sections:

• Student Information Section
  Basic information about you and how we can contact you.
• School Information Section
  What school you attend, your GPA, and a section to upload your transcript.
• Reference Form
  Personal reference that can speak about your character. An automated email will be sent to your email address after your application is submitted.
• Family and Household Information
  Information that will help us better understand your family, experiences, and educational background.
• Financial Information Section
  Parent income and a section to upload your parents' taxes or the verification form.
• Personal Questions
  Three written questions about your background, interest in REACH, personal growth, and what you would contribute to the REACH community. You will also have the option to share anything else you would like us to know. Each response should be between 200 and 350 words.
• REACH Expectations
  Information about the commitment involved in joining REACH, followed by a few acknowledgments.

Before You Begin

• Set aside approximately 30–45 minutes to complete the application.
• Answer each question honestly and in your own voice.
• Your responses will not be evaluated based on grammar or writing style.
• There are no perfect answers. We want to learn who you are and why REACH interests you.
• Submitting an application does not guarantee admission. Selected applicants will be invited to an interview.

When you are ready, click “Next” to begin. Please submit your completed application by October 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

REACH is a free, two-and-a-half-year program that begins during your junior year of high school and continues through the summer following your first year of college. Joining REACH means committing to the full program and participating in all required workshops, meetings, activities, and trips throughout the two-and-a-half-year experience. Students are expected to participate in every part of the program rather than selecting only the opportunities that interest them most.

REACH students are expected to:

Attend and actively participate in workshops, individual check-ins, outdoor experiences, college tours, and other required activities.

• Communicate consistently with REACH staff and respond by the requested deadlines.
• Treat other students, staff, partners, and community members with respect.
• Follow REACH’s safety expectations and program guidelines.
• Be open to new experiences, challenges, feedback, and personal growth.
• Contribute to a supportive and inclusive cohort community.
• Balance REACH responsibilities with school, family, work, and other commitments.

We understand that unexpected circumstances may arise. Students are expected to communicate with staff when challenges affect their participation.