Reach Academy for Young Men 2026
APPLICATION

We welcome your application to Reach Academy for Young Men Summer Institute!

Summer 2026 Dates:  June 15 - July 17

Courses will be finalized on February 1, 2026.

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Are you applying to be:
A Reacher (Grades 7 - 10)
A Fellow-in-Training (Grade 11) 
A Fellow (Grade 12)?
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Applicant's Full Name (First and Last) *
Applicant's Preferred Nickname *
Applicant's Preferred Email *
Applicant's Mailing Address *
 Applicant's School in Fall 2026 *
Applicant's Grade Level in Fall 2026 *
Applicant's Age in June, 2026 *
Required
Applicant's Date and Year of Birth *
Parent/Guardian #1 Name *
Parent/Guardian #1 Email *
Parent/Guardian #1 Primary Phone *
Parent/Guardian #1 Mailing Address *
Parent/Guardian #2 Name *
Parent/Guardian #2 Email *
Parent/Guardian #2 Primary Phone *
Parent/Guardian #2 Mailing Address *
FOR THE PARENT/GUARDIAN:  Please select two teachers (or alternate adults - coaches, mentors, etc. who know your son) from this current academic year who will agree to complete our Reach Academy for Young Men recommendation form.

What is the full name and title of chosen recommender #1?
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FOR THE PARENT/GUARDIAN:  What is the preferred email address of chosen recommender #1? *
FOR THE PARENT/GUARDIAN:  What is the full name and title of chosen recommender #2? *
FOR THE PARENT/GUARDIAN:  What is the preferred email address of chosen recommender #2? *
FOR THE REACHER APPLICANT (ESSAY 1 OF 3):  
If you could achieve just one big thing at Reach Academy, what would it be? Describe what it will look like when you succeed.
FOR THE REACHER APPLICANT (ESSAY 2 OF 3):  
What is your superpower, and what is the next skill you want to unlock? Give us a quick example of both.
FOR THE REACHER APPLICANT (ESSAY 3 OF 3):  
Tell us about your personal hero. What is the one specific thing they do that you try to copy in your own life?
FOR THE FELLOW-IN-TRAINING (FIT) APPLICANT (ESSAY 1 OF 3): 
What is the difference between being a ‘responsible student’ and being a ‘responsible leader’? Use a personal example to illustrate that distinction.
FOR THE FELLOW-IN-TRAINING (FIT) APPLICANT (ESSAY 2 OF 3): 
Imagine you have 10 minutes to speak to a group of 7th-grade Reachers about one piece of advice. What is that advice, and what personal story would you share to prove its value?
FOR THE FELLOW-IN-TRAINING (FIT) APPLICANT (ESSAY 3 OF 3): 
Identify a significant weakness or challenge you have worked to overcome in the last two years. What specific, measurable strategies did you put in place to manage it?
FOR THE FELLOW APPLICANT (ESSAY 1 OF 3):  
Describe a moment when you had to lead a group toward a goal you weren't sure you could achieve. What did you learn about your own style of leadership from that high-pressure experience?
FOR THE FELLOW APPLICANT (ESSAY 2 OF 3):  
A Reacher (age 13) tells you he is ready to quit the program because he doesn't feel smart enough to handle the work. How do you respond, and what is your goal for the end of that conversation?
FOR THE FELLOW APPLICANT (ESSAY 3 OF 3): 
As a Fellow, you are tasked with mentoring a younger participant whose background is completely different from your own. What steps would you take to build trust and find common ground?
We provide lunch for all at Reach Academy.  Please list the applicant's Allergies and Dietary Restrictions: *
We offer bus service from LAX, Wilshire/405, Coldwater/101 and from Union Station/DTLA.  Will you take advantage of the bus option? *
Reach Academy is a 5-week program and the cost is $5000.  Will you require financial assistance? *
T-shirt size (adult size only) *
Thank You!  We can't wait for Summer, 2026!
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