2020-2021 KAC Model United Nations Virtual Program
The Korean American Coalition (KAC) is now taking applications for the 2020-2021 Model United Nations (MUN) Virtual Program. KAC’s top priorities include protecting the health and safety of our students so this year’s KAC MUN Program will be a virtual civic engagement program for middle / high school students in the southern California region due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Priority will be given towards local applicants.
GENERAL INFORMATION
-This year, KAC MUN Program will be a virtual civic engagement program for middle/high school students.
-The KAC MUN is the longest consecutively running program in the Korean American community.
-Participants will see improvements in public speaking, writing, critical analysis skills, and leadership skills.
-Previous KAC MUN seniors were accepted into Princeton, Stanford, MIT, Columbia, Amherst, Boston University, Duke, Harvard, Princeton, UC Berkeley, and UCLA.
-Last year, our MUN students brought home over 25 awards competing in top-tier MUN conferences year-round.
-Online class will be a 2.5 hour session held once a week.
IMPORTANT DATES:
PROGRAM PERIOD:
WHO IS ELIGIBLE ?
Application & Monthly Fees
-This year, KAC MUN Program will be a virtual civic engagement program for middle/high school students.
-The KAC MUN is the longest consecutively running program in the Korean American community.
-Participants will see improvements in public speaking, writing, critical analysis skills, and leadership skills.
-Previous KAC MUN seniors were accepted into Princeton, Stanford, MIT, Columbia, Amherst, Boston University, Duke, Harvard, Princeton, UC Berkeley, and UCLA.
-Last year, our MUN students brought home over 25 awards competing in top-tier MUN conferences year-round.
-Online class will be a 2.5 hour session held once a week.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Early Bird Application Deadline: Monday, August 17, 2020
- Regular Application Deadline: Monday, August 31, 2020
- Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
- Acceptances will be announced on Friday, September 11, 2020.
- Online Student/Parent Orientation: Wednesday, September 16, 2020.
PROGRAM PERIOD:
- The KAC MUN Virtual Program runs from September to May.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE ?
- Middle and high school students entering grades 8-11 (12th grade students are only eligible to apply if they are returning students).
- New students with no MUN experience are welcome to apply.
Application & Monthly Fees
- One-time payment will be collected at the Student/Parent Orientation session:
- KAC MUN Program Early Bird Fee: $135 (for applications submitted before August 17)
- KAC MUN Regular Program Fee: $150 (for applications submitted after August 17)
- Monthly Fee: Throughout the year, a $50 fee will be collected on a monthly basis. Additional fees will be applied for attending MUN conferences.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are officially closed for the 2020-2021 MUN Program.
1. Complete the 2020-2021 KAC MUN Application.
Applications are officially closed for the 2020-2021 MUN Program.
1. Complete the 2020-2021 KAC MUN Application.
- Required Documents:
- Updated Transcript
- 3 Essay Questions (250-500 words each)
- Early Bird Application Deadline: August 17, 2020
- Regular Application Deadline: August 31, 2020
- Interviews conducted on rolling basis
- Acceptance notification: September 11, 2020