I know you are an experienced member, but I think this is a very rude comment. I, after hearing so much about how I should go to Girls State, I did exactly what you suggested. I googled it. In the middle of my sophomore year no less. The California website was not extremely helpful, but I contacted my guidance counselor and informed her I wanted to attend. She told me to talk with her again at the beginning of my junior year. First week back at school I went and talked with her. My school had never nominated a student before so we looked over the website together. Confused we tried calling and emailing the coordinator. No response. I ended up GOOGLING individual Girls State liaisons and ALA Units in my area. I e-mailed, called and was eventually told that a unit in my area would pay for me to go to Girls State. I was thrilled! She said she would get back to me in a few weeks with information. I called again, always extremely polite. On my second call she answered and informed me that Girls State was full and no new schools could be accepted. Maybe the process was simple for your kids, but I worked hard to find information and get in and ultimately it proved impossible. Please think before dismissing a question like this.When I have questions such as this, I find this link most helpful: www.lmgtfy.com