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To join the August 2008 - June 15, 2009 group, there is a three-step application process, which usually can be completed within two or three weeks. Applications are accepted November 1, 2007 through April 30, 2008.
Begin with the Preliminary Application, which for your convenience is offered in both an online and printed version.
- Online Preliminary Application
For the fasted processing of your application, use the Online Preliminary Application.
When you submit your preliminary application on-line you will receive an acknowledgement message and then, within two business days, you will receive instructions for completing the second part of the application.
- Printed Preliminary Application
If you prefer, you download the Preliminary Application form and then send it as an attachment to an email message or send it by fax or postal mail. Printed Preliminary Application, which is available here.
If you submit your preliminary application as an email attachment or by fax or postal mail, when we receive your preliminary application we email (or mail) the second part of the application to you.
 This form is an Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) and requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader. If your computer does not have the Adobe Acrobat Reader download it for free.
When your application is complete, you will be contacted for a telephone interview.
At that point an acceptance decision will be made, and successful applicants will receive an acceptance packet, with an invoice for $150, which locks in your place in the August 2008 group. That deposit, which fully applies toward the program fee, is 50% refundable until April 1, 2008.
When the deposit has been paid you will receive a packet of instructions about the items needed for us to get your entry visa for China and instructions for making your airline ticket reservation with the program's travel agency that will assist you in getting a low-priced ticket on a flight that will get you to Beijing at the same time as the other participants.
If you have any questions about the application or our process, please contact us.
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