The National Young Leaders State Conference (NYLSC) in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia is a unique, life-changing program for students in one of the most critical phases of their lives and of their education. This intensive four-day program, specifically for the most highly motivated students in the nation, focuses on core leadership power tools that provide scholars with critical skills essential for success in life. NYLSC challenges its scholars to step forward with conviction and confidence, to grasp the concepts of self-awareness, social awareness and self-reliance, to develop strong relationship and communications skills and to understand and practice responsible decision making. The curriculum of NYLSC is delivered by highly trained and qualified facilitators. Through their insight and guidance, and with the interaction of their peers, scholars practice, apply and return home with the keys to help them choose the path toward making a difference in school and in their communities and accomplishing their dreams in their future. For more information about NYLSC, contact the Office of Admissions.