Maximize the effectiveness of application to get information you need

Whether you use an online application system or paper, develop questions like those in the samples below that help draw out information important to your program. If you use a standardized application, consider creating a supplement with program-specific questions or topics.

The first sample was contributed by Admission Possible (St. Paul, MN), an AmeriCorps*State program that helps promising, low-income young people in the Twin Cities gain admission to college.

This second sample application was contributed by YES AmeriCorps (La Crosse, WI), an AmeriCorps*State program that focuses on helping youth experience success, assisting in public safety, reducing hunger, promoting literacy, and expanding volunteer services.