Student applicants are identified in a variety of ways, including self-identification.
For consideration in
this program, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national and must
meet each of the following
criteria:
Be at least
16 years of age and have completed at least the 10th grade by the start
of the Program.
Be currently
enrolled and returning to high school in the Fall of 1998 as a junior or
senior.
Have completed
at least one semester of algebra and geometry, and at least one year of
biology,
chemistry, or physics with
a grade of B or better in each course.
Speak and
write English at a level that does not require significant assistance.
Be willing
to participate in a formal interview and to submit a completed "condition
of health"
questionnaire, if chosen
as a finalist, as part of the evaluation process.
Have a significant/demonstrated
interest in pursuing a science- or engineering-related career.
Be committed
to full participation throughout the eight weeks of the Program.
In order to maximize the number of students reached through the SHARP
PLUS Program,
beginning with the 1998 Program, students who have previously participated
in the SHARP PLUS
Program will only be eligible to compete for a limited number of
leadership/apprenticeship slots
(one per site). Eligible students will need to complete a special
application form available through
the QEM Network.
1998
SHARP PLUS Information and Application Packet (44K-PDF Format-) --
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1. A completed application form, with responses to each item
2. A current transcript that includes grades
in courses required for eligibility (unofficial photocopies are
acceptable)
3. A 300-word, typed or legibly written, essay
describing:
Personal
expectations from the Program
Career
and research interests
How participation
in the Program will add to your personal and academic development
4. Two completed recommendation forms, at least
one of which must be from a current mathematics or
science teacher. A narrative,
prepared by the recommender, must accompany each recommendation
form.
