• Application and essay - Application may be printed off of our Web site or obtained in hard copy from Year Up. Click here for printable application. (Depending on your connection, it may take a few seconds for the application to download.)
• One recommendation form (These may be printed here off our Web site with application or obtained in hard copy from Year Up.) These forms should be filled out by appropriate references as indicated on form and submitted with your application. You will also have to provide the names and contact information of two additional references that we can contact.
• Copy of high school diploma or GED certificate will be required at the start of Year Up. If you are expecting to graduate in June, please submit a letter from a guidance counselor indicating that you are in good standing to graduate.
• High school transcript for all completed semesters
• High school attendance record
• Proof of citizenship, permanent residency, or legal right to work in U.S. (i.e., copy of birth certificate, passport, green card, or student visa. Where pertinent, please copy both sides of document.)

For Boston and Cambridge admission, these materials should be sent or delivered in a single large envelope to:

Year Up Boston
93 Summer Street, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
Attention: Admissions

For New York City admission, materials should be sent or delivered in a single large envelope to:

Year Up New York City
55 Exchange Place
Suite 403
New York, New York 10005
Attention: Admissions

For Providence admission, materials should be sent or delivered in a single large envelope to:

Year Up Providence
10 Dorrance Street, Suite 1108
Providence, RI 02903
Attention: Admissions

For San Francisco admission, materials should be sent or delivered in a single large envelope to:

Year Up San Francisco Bay Area
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 1200
San Francisco, CA 94104

For Washington D.C. admission, materials should be sent or delivered in a single large envelope to:

Year Up Washington D.C.
1560 Wilson Blvd., Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22209
Attention: Admissions

2. Participate in Interviews
The second step is to participate in interviews that will be scheduled for qualified candidates. Year Up will contact candidates to arrange these interviews.

3. Take a Learning Assessment
The final step is to complete a technical and writing assessment that will be administered at Year Up. These will evaluate your basic computer (pc) skills and basic writing and communication skills. Year Up will contact qualified candidates to arrange the learning assessment.

Notification of acceptance to Year Up will be made to applicants in writing. A confirmation of acceptance will be expected from the candidates within two weeks of the date of their letter of acceptance from Year Up. During each step of the admissions process, applicants will be notified if they have or have not qualified for the next step.