Sangamon CEO

Complete the form below at any time throughout the year. The deadline to be considered for enrollment in the August school year program, you must apply by April 30th, 2023. Admission decisions are made by May 30.

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Students meet every day from 7:30 am to 9:00 am, or from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, from August to May meeting at companies throughout Springfield. During the daily sessions, business owners, executives, or founders share their knowledge and experience. In addition, students meet outside class to work on projects.

What can students expect?

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Education

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Essays

What do you hope to learn from CEO? Please be specific.

What social problem or challenge would you like to develop a solution for? Why would you like to focus your creativity & effort to solve it?

If you had unlimited resources, what is one change you would bring to your community? Why did you make this choice?

The Capstone of the Sangamon CEO program is a Shark Tank-like competition. Briefly describe a business idea that you would like to pursue while in CEO.

For the past three years, the Sangamon CEO program have launched and managed the LRS Ice Rink. This year your class will have to come up with a different business idea to pursue, what will you suggest and why?

At times, you will work with other students outside the classroom. This includes meetings, working on projects like the ice rink, and attending events like Shark Tank. If you are selected, will you be able to meet this requirement?

To be successful in CEO, students often spend up to 2 hours per week on homework. During major projects and events, they spend up to 5 hours/week . If you are selected to the program, will you be able to meet the demands of the class?

Professional References

Please provide the names and contact information of two people willing to provide a reference. Please DO NOT use family and friends. At least ONE of your references MUST be from your high school.

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