Requirements

Coon-Hardy Debate Scholars is open to accomplished high school debate students who have completed their freshman, sophomore, or junior year of high school by July 2008, with emphasis on rising seniors. The Program is competitive, and application decisions are based on ability and merit.

If you would like to apply to the Coon-Hardy Debate Scholars you must:

• rank academically in the top 33 percent of your high school class and submit a current transcript of high school credits

• submit results of the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT), when available

• meet a high standard of character, dependability, and intelligence

• give evidence of experience, special ability, and interest

• complete by July 1, 2008, freshman, sophomore or junior year of high school.

Deadlines

Applications, recommendations, experience, and transcripts must be received by the Coon-Hardy Debate Scholars by May 1, 2008. Applicants whose materials are complete by May 1 will be notified no later than May 30. Late applications will be accepted with a $75 application fee.

It is the applicants responsibility to make sure that ALL necessary application materials have been received in the NHSI office by the deadline dates.

If you are not sure that your application is complete, please call (800) 662-NHSI or e-mail us, nhsi@northwestern.edu.

 

Fees

The basic fee for Coon-Hardy Debate Scholars is $2,450. This includes tuition, room, board, field trips, and group events. Any additional expenses are at your discretion. A $50 non-refundable application fee must accompany each application. If you are unable to pay the application fee, call or write us to request a fee waiver. Late applications will be accepted with a $75 application fee.

Credit cards are NOT accepted for tuition payment.

$5-20 Laundry
$25-50 Airport transportation
$20-50 Supplies (pads, folders, files, etc.)
$20-40 Shipping & mailing
$100-200 Spending money (soda, pizza, etc.)
$50-100 Photocopying
$5-20 Athletic facilities .

 

How To Apply

In order to be accepted into the Coon Hardy Debate Division, you must complete the requirements listed.

Click here to apply online

Please read carefully the requirements of the division and send specified materials with your application to:

National High School Institute
Northwestern University
617 Noyes Street
Evanston, IL 60208-4165

P. 800.662.NHSI
P. 847.491.3026
Fax 847.467.1057

nhsi@northwestern.edu

1. On a sheet of paper, list all debate contests in which you have participated. Include for each tournament: (a) the division you entered, (b) the dates of the tournament, and (c) the results you achieved. Also list any workshops in debate. Incomplete information may result in rejection of your application.

2. Ask your debate coach for a letter of recommendation including the level of debate and level of research class in which you should be placed (advanced, intermediate or novice). List any request for lab instructor(s). Requests will only be considered in writing from the debate coach.

3. Ask you guidance counselor to send us the following items:

• A transcript of your high school record (official copy)
• Your grade-point average
• Your high school class rank
• Your PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT scores
• Your high school profile sheet