• Middlesex County College

  • Success Bound Youth Leadership Academy Application for Admission

  • Success Bound aims to prepare Perth Amboy, South Amboy, and Carteret youth to develop the necessary skills to become successful learners and future college students. Success Bound has four goals: to increase post-secondary enrollment, develop soft-skills, gain civic engagement, and reduce remedial placement in college-level courses.

    The program is a one to two yearlong commitment inclusive of a mandatory 5- week summer institute that begins in July. The institute aims to equip participants with the support they will need to be a motivated student prepared for college through learning: time management, how to work in groups, goal setting, college/FAFSA application process and career exploration.

    Participants will also be offered the opportunity to gain leadership skills through civic engagement by working alongside local businesses, local nonprofit agencies, and/or municipal offices.

  • Eligibility:

    • Currently in the 10th or 11th grade of High School
    • Reside in Perth Amboy, Carteret, or South Amboy
      • Perth Amboy: Currently in the 10th or 11th grade of high school
      • Carteret: Currently in the 10th grade of high school
      • South Amboy: Currently in the 10th grade of high school
    • Students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States
      • If you are undocumented or a DACA recipient, you are encouraged to apply
    • Students who intend to pursue a college education

    Application Requirements:

    • Completed and signed application
    • Copy of high school transcript
    • Copy of ONE current valid photo identification (High school ID, passport, naturalization paperwork, municipal ID, consulate ID)
      • *No selfies*
    • ONE Copy of proof of residency of student or parent/guardians (lease, property deed, property taxes, utility bill, bank statement)
    • Two Letters of Recommendation
    • One letter should be from an academic reference, which should be your high school guidance counselor. The second letter should be from a current teacher, school administrator, coach, mentor or community service coordinator.
    • Required written response

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  • Parent 1/Guardian Information

    • Parent 2/Guardian Information 

    • Parent 2/Guardian Information

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    • Please list all high school extracurricular, community, or professional activities in the order of their importance to you.

    • Please complete the following written response in your own words:

      Academic integrity is essential to all educational endeavors and requires that every individual adhere to its basic ethical principles.

      All academic work must be wholly the product of the individual or individuals who submit it, except as properly noted; joint efforts are legitimate only when assigned or approved by the instructor. Academic dishonesty can take the form of plagiarism, copyright infringement or cheating. (Middlesex College Academic Integrity Policy)

    • Written Response Instructions:

      • Type your response in a separate document. (Word document, or PDF).
      • Put your name in the upper right corner and upload your completed essay.
      • Your written response must be double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font, and at least 500 words.
      • Upload your written response below.

    • Written Response Questions:

      The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

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      Explain an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

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      Describe a facet of your identity, background or story that is essential to who you are.

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    • Please upload the following:

      • High school transcripts
      • 2 Letters of recommendations
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  • Student Agreement

  • I certify that all the information submitted on this application is valid and accurate to the best of my knowledge:

  • Please type your full name and this is equivalent to you electronically signing your name.

  • Please type your full name and this is equivalent to you electronically signing your name.

  • Note: the information contained in this application is for the purpose of determining the applicant’s eligibility for the Success Bound Program. Information is confidential and will only be reviewed by the Admissions committee. 

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