Economics for Leaders

'Early Decision' APPLY HERE! Quick Links Economics for Leaders Sites and Dates Student Testimonials FAQ College Credit Teacher Programs Make A Donation CONTACT: JOYCE GORDON PROGRAM COORDINATOR (530) 757-4637 jgordon@fte.org EMAIL JOYCE GORDON ECONOMICS FOR LEADERS Teaching Young Leaders the "Economic Way of Thinking" Tell your students, friends, and eligible family members about our Early Decision Deadline. Early Decision Deadline is January 13! Apply now and increase your chance of getting your first choice program! Program Overview    Economics for Leaders (EFL) is a selective summer program that teaches high school juniors how to integrate economics into the process of decision-making through a hands-on, experiential environment.    14 different sites on prestigious college campuses throughout the country! Schedule* Date/College City/State  June 15 - 22 University of Dallas  Dallas, TX June 22 - 29 University of California University of Colorado  Santa Barbara, CA Boulder, CO June 29 - July 6 Yale University College of William & Mary  New Haven, CT Williamsburg, VA July 6 - 13 Duke University University of Washington Durham, NC Seattle, WA      July 11 - 18 UCLA Los Angeles, CA July 13 - 20 University of Colorado Vanderbilt University Boulder, CO Nashville, TN July 20 - 27 University of Chicago Chicago, IL July 27 - Aug. 3 Cornell University University of Nebraska Ithaca, NY Lincoln, NE Aug. 3 - 10 University of California Berkeley, CA                                *Tentative schedule for 2014. Check www.fte.org to confirm program sites and dates.

Who Can Apply?

Students who are currently juniors in high school and will complete their junior year by this summer are eligible to attend an EFL program in 2014.

Admission

We recommend that students apply as soon as possible, as that will increase their chances of being accepted to the program of their choice. Admission to EFL is competitive. Decisions are based on leadership potential, maturity and vision. Above all, EFL students are intelligent, articulate student leaders who will benefit from this unique educational experience.

Early Application Deadline
Applicants applying by January 13, 2014 will be notified of their admission status by the end of the first week of February.

Regular Application Deadline
Applicants applying after January 13, 2014, but by March 3, 2014 will be notified of their admission status at the end of March.

Late Applications
Applications received following the March 3, 2014 deadline will be reviewed on space available basis.

College Credit

Through a partnership with the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, two semester hours of undergraduate credit are available to students attending the program. There is an additional fee for the course, Econ 1310 ‘A Survey of Economics,’ and students opting for the credit must complete additional assignments. The credits cost $204. Instructions on how to sign up for the credits will be sent in the orientation packets of accepted students.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Application due March 3, 2014. Applications received after the deadline will be processed on a space available basis.
Numerous sites and dates
30 – 50 students accepted per program
Looks great on college applications
Nationally acclaimed instructors