<p>Hello all!<br>
I usually post on some of the other threads regarding my older child. Today my question is for my son - a freshman. He recieved an invitation/nomination for National Young Leaders State Conference. I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with this program. I’m always skeptical when it says “you are one of the chosen few who are invited” and then asks you to spend $1200. I’m not sure how he would have been chosen - is it really that only high achieving kids are asked, or are nominations sent to anyone who’s address they can get their hands on and then a percentage of those actually spend the money?
Any info you can share would be so appreciated!
Thanks</p>
<p>Many many previous discussions on this. It’s a tour organization with an educational twist and some academic qualifications required. Some people like the tours, some don’t. If you search, you’ll find previous discussions.</p>
<p>My D did the Washington DC international relations tour and had a good time–and I didn’t have to take her to DC and do the government tourist thing with her, which I found to be worth paying for. But it’s not a big deal to be nominated and it’s not worth mentioning on college apps.</p>