Apply for Yonsei 32
The next team selected will be Yonsei 32 for travel to Shibata, Japan in Summer 2025.
Yonsei Goodwill Baskeball Team
Application Requirements
Applicants:
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Should be in the 8th grade as of Fall 2024
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Must have played on a SEYO, CYC, CBO, or JAO team for at least one season between 2nd grade through 7th grade.
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Complete the Application Request, Player Application and Parent Application
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Attend the Basketball tryout
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Write a brief essay at Tryouts
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Player Interview for players
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Parent Interview for parents
Yonsei reserves the right to determine eligibility on a case by case basis
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Submit the Application Request here or use the QR code, as soon as possible and no later than November 24, 2024 (8:00 PM PT).
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After the Application Request is received (within 72 hours), we will email two applications:
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PARENT APPLICATION
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PLAYER APPLICATION
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Submit both Player and Parent Applications by December 1, 2024 (8:00 PM PT)
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Applicants must submit the following documents with the application online:
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Copy of a report card or progress report for the current academic year; 3.0 GPA or higher required
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Photo of player
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Photo of player with their family
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Two (2) letters of recommendation (non-family members or not the player's coach) (If recommenders prefer submitting their letters directly to Yonsei, they may be emailed to yonsei32applicant@gmail.com)
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Yonsei reserves the right to determine eligibility on a case by case basis
Save the Dates
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Saturday, January 11 - Tryouts & Brief Essay (all parents are encouraged to attend)
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In the event of illness or injury with a doctor's note, an unedited game or practice video taken within the last 12 months will be accepted if submitted on this day.
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Even if submitting a video, applicants must attend tryouts except for COVID cases or other illness with a doctor's note.
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Saturday, January 18 - Applicant & Parent Interviews (all parents must attend)
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Applicants and parents are interviewed separately.
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There will be no alternate or make up days for tryouts or interviews.
Participation Requirements
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Players must fundraise their trip expense and program costs, and participate in Inbound Year (second year) fundraising.
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One parent/guardian must accompany the player to Japan.
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Each family may host a player from Japan during the Inbound Year.
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Parents are highly encouraged to attend all meetings and activities but one parent/guardian must attend all meetings and activities with the player. School conflicts and family emergencies should be discussed with the Team Board members for exceptions.
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All players and both parents must attend Orientation on February 8 and the Golf Tournament on June 23, and Exhibition Game in July.
Upon selection, additional requirements for travel, participation and commitment to the team will be provided at Orientation.
Questions? Email yonsei32applicant@gmail.com