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	Home History About I-LEAD Academic Programs Leadership Development Summer Programs College Tours Class of 2004 College Acceptances Alumni Discussion Board Announcements Participating Schools In the News Advisory Board Contact I-LEAD Antarctica 2005		Please wait while your browser is redirected to our new site www.bankstreet.edu/libertyleads/. ABOUT I-LEAD... The program provides an enriching, cooperative, learning environment for scholars  to help them expand and strengthen their academic skills, explore their college and career interests, and develop a foundation and awareness of key leadership principles. The I-LEAD Experience (Click here to view the full-size I-LEAD Experience illustration in PDF format.) Summer of the 1st Year: The scholars experience a three-week, residential Summer Institute that is designed to help them grow as a learner and a leader. Sophomore Year: The scholars participate in a PSAT preparatory course, an After School Program, a Saturday Academy; and apply to and participate in an I-LEAD-approved summer program. Summer of the 2nd Year: The scholars spend the summer participating in one of the following programs: Travel Abroad, College for H.S. Students, Leadership Experiences, Community Service. Junior Year: The scholars improve their academic and social skills participating in a PSAT preparatory course, an SAT preparatory program, a three-day college tour, two leadership development weekends, a college essay writing workshop and an I-LEAD-approved summer experience. Summer of the 3rd Year: The scholars spend the summer participating in one of the following programs: Travel Abroad, College for H.S. Students, Leadership Experiences, Community Service. Senior Year: The scholars prepare to apply to colleges by participating in two leadership development retreats, and workshops on financial aid, interviewing skills and college survival skills.