NC Governor's School
STEP ONE: Contact your school/school counselor. Ask about eligibility and local application/nomination processes.
STEP TWO: Complete the Student Application. See the sample in this Nomination Packet, but download and electronically
complete the forms from the Governor’s School website www.ncgovschool.org There are three sections to complete:
-Basic Information & Nomination Discipline
-Essays – You will have two essays to complete, each in response to a prompt. Essay #1 is for every student,
-Personal Readiness – This form is where you list your recent school/community activities and awards and your thoughts on those that are most important to you. It is also where you describe what makes you ready for a summer residential experience in a learning community.
STEP THREE: Get Two Recommendations. You must have two Recommendation Forms completed (electronically) and
submitted by those who can attest to your academic/arts strengths, personal character, and readiness for the Governor’s
School experience.
– Family members may not complete/submit recommendations.
– At least one recommendation must be from a high school teacher, preferably in the nomination area.
If a nomination-area teacher is not available, choose another teacher.
– Recommenders should download the Recommendation Form and complete it electronically.
– Upon completion, the recommender should print the form, sign it, place it in a sealed envelope and submit it
to you or the appropriate local school official. You, as the student, should not read it.
– Only two Recommendation Forms will be accepted. No other documents (e.g., substitute letters, additional
recommendations, etc.) will be accepted.
STEP FOUR: Turn in all forms and essays to the appropriate school/system official!! The school will supply your additional
information (e.g., achievement test score, transcript, etc.)