Next Step Application

Thank you for your interest in Next Step. Below, you will be asked a series of questions about yourself, your experiences, and why you would like to attend Next Step. You will also be asked to upload a letter of recommendation and a current resume. It is recommended that you complete the form in one session or compose your answers in another program and copy them into the form when you are ready to submit. If you have any difficulty completing the application, please contact us.

BASIC INFORMATION




Please use the email address that you prefer for all program communication.

Example: https://www.linkedin.com/in/NAME







DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION


Format: YYYY-MM-DD


EDUCATION HISTORY






















If you are a Team USA athlete, you may be eligible for a grant through the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to cover the majority of the cost of the program. Click here to apply for the grant through Agora by December 15, 2024. If you have questions about your eligibility or access to Agora, please contact athleteservices@usopc.org. 
PROFESSIONAL GOALS





RESUME AND LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

One letter of recommendation is required to be considered for Next Step. The letter can be from anyone who knows you in a professional capacity, whether or not they supervised you, and does not necessarily have to be from a commanding officer or coach. This is an opportunity for you to share a different side of yourself than what your resume and essays convey. The letter of recommendation should be in PDF format and no longer than one page.






One page and in PDF format.

Please upload your professional resume in PDF format. Most resumes do not need to be longer than one page. 


FEE STRUCTURE AND FINANCIAL AID

Participants are asked to pay a fee based on their AGI (adjusted gross income), which covers tuition, materials, accommodations, and most meals. The fee structure is as follows:
  • Category 1 (participants with an AGI of $70,000 or more): $5,000
  • Category 2 (participants with an AGI of less than $70,000): $2,500.
Payment of the fee is expected upon admission to the program. For applicants who receive a scholarship from an outside organization or plan to utilize VA benefits, Tuck will waive this requirement and coordinate the payment process directly. Admitted candidates should be prepared to provide a VA certificate of eligibility or confirmation of their scholarship at the time of enrollment in order to secure their place in the program.

Please be sure to review our complete financial policies, including the timeline for deferral/cancellation requests, on our website.


Need-based financial aid may be available. Priority is given to Category 2 participants who do not qualify for other sources of aid, such as a scholarship program from a sponsoring organization. The largest grant awarded is usually $500. Please check here if you would like to be considered for financial aid.

PROGRAM LOGISTICS INFORMATION
We are collecting this data now, so that you will not need to complete any further forms if you are selected to attend the program.