2025 GUILFORD COLLEGE RISE

Thank you for your interest in Guilford College Rise. To apply to attend in summer 2025, please complete the following form:

Guilford College Rise Summer Program is a three-week residential experience held at Guilford College from June 30 - July 18 for rising high school seniors. This program provides a unique curriculum that integrates college coursework on a vibrant college campus during the summer.

The cost of the program is $3000 which is all-inclusive for the entire three weeks. For Triad residents within a 45-minute drive of campus, you may apply as a day student at a reduced cost of $2250, which includes lunch and dinners five days a week. Any requests for financial aid will be reviewed and considered as funding allows. Student applicants can expect a Zoom interview with the program director to be conducted on a rolling basis based on when your application is received. Students admitted to early admission are given priority in consideration for scholarship funding.

Early Admission Deadline: December 31st, 2024
Spring Application Deadline: May 1st, 2025

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Please answer the following questions:

1. Guilford’s Core Values are community, diversity, equality, excellence, integrity, justice, and stewardship. Tell us about a time in your life when you believe you showcased one (or multiple) of these values. (250-500 words)

2. Give an example of an event that has had a major impact on your life and has played an important role in shaping who you are today. (150-250 words)

3. Describe a time or an event when you did not succeed as you had hoped and what you learned from that experience.

4. What do you hope to gain from this experience? (150-250 words)

5. Discuss your interest level in attending Guilford College as a potential incoming student in 2025.

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Optional: If you wish to be considered for a need-based scholarship, please complete the following financial aid application.

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How many members are in your household?

How much did your parents earn from work in 2023?

As of today, what is the balance of your parent(s)/guardian(s) cash, checking, and savings accounts?

Explanations/Special Circumstances

Please use the following space to explain any special circumstances, unusual expenses, or significant information that you feel is important for the Guilford College Rise administrators to know.