FAQ

DETAILS & ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

WHAT ARE THE ADMISSIONS CRITERIA?

Students who have maintained satisfactory grades, have the recommendations (coach and/or principal) of their high schools or middle schools (if they are rising 9^th graders), and have the desire to spend their time in a work-intensive environment are encouraged to apply to the Institute. The Institute is designed to accommodate students of various skill levels, from the beginner to the advanced debater. Rising sixth graders through rising eighth-graders should apply to the Middle School Program. Rising ninth-graders through rising seniors should apply to the regular two-week program. Our programs offer complete curricula for the beginner; no prior exposure to debate is necessary. As with all applicants, beginners are required to have the recommendation of their school principal or debate coach. Coaches are considered on a case-by-case basis, with an eye toward accepting those individuals who will be best served by the Institute experience.

WHAT ARE THE ENROLLMENT AND CANCELLATION DEADLINES?

Applications must be received in our office by May 16, 2008. Applications received after 5:00 p.m. on May 16 may be considered for the late applicant pool as space allows. You are strongly encouraged to apply before May 16.

Fee and Deadline Requirements:

Application Fee* Remainder of Fees

Resident $100 required with application Due on arrival

Commuter $100 required with application Due on arrival

*Application fee is non-refundable.

Please not that an application fee is required to accompany your application and is non-refundable. If you attend the Institute the application fee will be credited toward your total fee. In other words, the remainder of fees will be the total cost of the institute MINUS the fees you have already paid. No refund is made in the event of a dismissal.

HOW MUCH IS THE INSTITUTE FEE AND WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?

Your total fees ($1395 residents; $995 commuter) include all mandatory expenses: your application fee, Institute tuition, housing in an air-conditioned semi-private room (residents only), a T-shirt, duplication of arguments produced by your lab group, recreational fees, and official Institute outings. Remember that the totals include application fees AND deposits. The remainder of the fees due on arrival will be the total cost MINUS any application fees and deposits you have already paid.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST QUOTATION?

Above stated fees do not include transportation or personal expenses, money spent on extra food, money for one or two meals/snacks during lab outings in the Emory Village, health care, transportation from home to the Institute and from the airport to Emory or return travel to the airport and to home, additional copies of evidence, the required security/key deposit, any fees assessed for damage to property, and any other personal out-of-pocket expenses.

Security Deposit: $60.00 security/key deposit is refundable at checkout upon return of key and no report of property damage. Keys must be returned by 11:00 a.m. on June 21^st or the deposit is forfeit. PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR $60.00 SECURITY/KEY DEPOSIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION; THIS DEPOSIT SHOULD BE BROUGHT WITH YOU AT REGISTRATION IN THE FORM OF A SEPARATE CHECK FROM YOUR OTHER REMAINING FEES.

Spending Money: Students should bring whatever money they are likely to spend. It will be difficult for students to cash personal checks on campus, so we recommend that you do not rely on check cashing for spending money. Estimations should include money spent on additional food (especially pizza delivery), evening snacks, money for food and entertainment during lab outings, and so on.

WHAT ARE THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DATES AND TIMES?

Registration will be held between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, in the Turman Residential Center, located on the main campus of Emory University. We encourage all students to register, if possible, before 1:00 p.m. Registration can be a high-traffic, lengthy process. Therefore, we strongly urge all students to arrive as early as possible. Commuters should register between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. All students are required to bring the remainder of their fees AND a separate check for their security/key deposit in order to register.

Check-out times on Saturday, June 21, are between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Students may be picked up in front of the dorm. We ask that all flights to and from Atlanta be arranged around the aforementioned times. If, however, you have already made reservations, please notify our office of those arrangements in writing and we will attempt to make special considerations. Under no circumstances will students be allowed to stay in the dorm after 11:30 a.m. on June 21.