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Residence Program
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About the California Youth Think Tank
The California Youth Think Tank (CYTT) is an award-winning youth leadership training program that identifies, selects, and brings together bright and motivated youth from diverse backgrounds, helps them develop knowledge and skills needed for success in college and beyond, and shows them how to work together to find solutions to the challenges facing their communities. 


During their training, selected applicants will live on a college campus and experience college life and campus culture firsthand.  They will attend daily classes and training workshops, research and debate important issues, engage their peers in lively panel discussions, participate in field trips and fun team competition, and work together with other youth leaders as they prepare to present their special projects for evaluation by a panel of judges  ​​

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What's Included​

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  • USC dorm housing
  • Bed linen
  • 3 daily buffet-style meals
  • Educational supplies
  • Classroom instruction
  • Training workshops
  • Access to campus facilities
  • Field trip transportation
  • Trophies & awards
  • T-shirts & tote bags​
Knowledge/Skills Gained
 
  • Leadership
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Research & Organization
  • Problem solving
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Team debate
  • Negotiation
  • Collaboration
  • Team building
2025 CYTT Summer Bootcamp
 
Location

University of Southern California

Main Campus

Los Angeles, CA  90007

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Tentative Dates

July 7th - July 12th

Eligibility
  • Must be a currently enrolled high school student in grades 9-12 
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
How to Apply​​
  • Complete Student Application Form
(Applications for CYTT 2025 program will be       available Jan. 2025)
  • Submit copy of most recent School Transcript
  • Participate in a personal interview
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Participation Fee:  (TBA)

Financial assistance is available for selected applicants who demonstrate financial need.​​​​​

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