Camp SOAR 2013 Application

Texas A&M | Aerospace Engineering | Summer 2013| Engineering Summer Camp Due: 21 May 2013

COVER SHEET
The Department of Aerospace Engineerings Summer 2013 Camp SOAR (July 21-26, 2013) is a special five-day camp designed to give upcoming high school juniors and seniors with an interest in pursuing aerospace engineering as a career an opportunity to explore aerospace at Texas A&M. It is requested that the applicant be a US citizen. In order to apply for Camp SOAR, you must complete and return all items listed below, and they must be postmarked no later than May 21, 2013. Cover sheet Camp Soar Application The students most current official transcript Essay #1: In 250 words or less, state why you are interested in Aerospace Engineering. Essay #2: In 250 words or less, describe your biggest obstacle in life and how you overcame it. Recommendation Form to be completed by high school math or science teacher (If instructor is sending the recommendation separately or your institution is sending the transcript separately, please indicate this on your application).

Student's Name (Last, First, Middle Initial)

Please make sure all sections of your application are completed in the format provided and mailed in a single envelope. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Upon selection, applicants will be required to send a $400 fee to confirm participation.

**Please do not send any money with the application.**

Mail application packet to: Camp Soar 2013 c/o Laura Olivarez 701 H.R. Bright 3141 TAMU College Station, Texas 77843-3141 For more information contact:
Laura Olivarez * Texas A&M Department of Aerospace Engineering * 979-845-2685 * laura.olivarez@tamu.edu

Camp SOAR 2013 Application

Texas A&M | Aerospace Engineering | Summer 2013| Engineering Summer Camp Due: 21 May 2013

APPLICATION FORM

Student Name (please print)

Parent/Guardian Name Phone & Email

Mailing Address

Student Phone & Email

City, State, Zip Code

Birthday

Male/Female

T-Shirt Size

PEIMS / TEA ID Number (if available) Race/Ethnicity (Data is for statistical purposes only) [ ] American Indian / Alaskan Native [ ] African American [ ] Hispanic [ ] Asian / Pacific Islander [ ] Other (Please Specify) Primary language spoken at home: [ ] English [ ] Spanish [ ] Other (Please Specify) How did you hear about Camp SOAR? [ ] Teacher [ ] Counselor [ ] Flyer / Other Advertisement [ ] Visit to TAMU [ ] Letter from College / University [ ] TAMU AERO website [ ] Other (Please specify)

[ ] White

Name of High School

District

Cumulative GPA

In the Fall 2013, I will be a high school: [ ] Senior [ ] Junior High School Plan (Indicate the plan you expect to graduate under) [ ] Minimum [ ] Recommended [ ] Distinguished [ ] Other - Please Specify Are you a citizen of the United States of America? [ ] Yes [ ] No, but I currently attend a Texas High School

[ ] Don't Know

[ ] No

Camp SOAR 2013 Application

Texas A&M | Aerospace Engineering | Summer 2013| Engineering Summer Camp Due: 21 May 2013 Educational Attainment of Parents / Guardians (circle the highest level completed) Mother / Female Guardian Father / Male Guardian

No High School No High School

Some High School Some High School

High School Graduate High School Graduate

Some College Some College

Bachelors Degree or higher Bachelors Degree or higher

Don't know / NA

Don't know / NA

*Top five extracurricular activities and leadership positions held:

*Top five awards and / or honors (e.g., honor roll, academic competitions, etc.)

*Top five community service activities (e.g., volunteering with homeless, tutoring students, etc.)

Have you participated in any engineering summer camps: *If yes, list each camp, location and year you attended:

Yes

No

Camp SOAR 2013 Application

Texas A&M | Aerospace Engineering | Summer 2013| Engineering Summer Camp Due: 21 May 2013 Camp will be divided into two groups: Aeronautics and Astronautics: (please select your preference) [ ] Aeronautics (Planes) [ ] Astronautics (Space) [ ] No preference Are you a Texas High School Aerospace Scholar? ___ Yes ___ No

I plan to go to college when I finish high school. [ ] Strongly Agree [ ] Agree [ ] Not Sure / Neutral

[ ] Disagree

[ ] Strongly Disagree [ ] Strongly Disagree [ ] Strongly Disagree [ ] Strongly Disagree [ ] Strongly Disagree [ ] Strongly Disagree [ ] Strongly Disagree [ ] Strongly Disagree

My parents / guardians are encouraging me to go to college. [ ] Strongly Agree [ ] Agree [ ] Not Sure / Neutral [ ] Disagree My friends plan on going to college. [ ] Strongly Agree [ ] Agree [ ] Not Sure / Neutral I enjoy school. [ ] Strongly Agree [ ] Agree [ ] Not Sure / Neutral [ ] Disagree [ ] Disagree [ ] Disagree [ ] Disagree [ ] Disagree [ ] Disagree

My teacher(s) / counselor(s) care if I go to college. [ ] Strongly Agree [ ] Agree [ ] Not Sure / Neutral I am interested in a specific college(s). [ ] Strongly Agree [ ] Agree [ ] Not Sure / Neutral I have a specific career goal(s). [ ] Strongly Agree [ ] Agree [ ] Not Sure / Neutral I am interested in a career in engineering. [ ] Strongly Agree [ ] Agree [ ] Not Sure / Neutral

Applicant's Printed Name

Parent or Legal Guardian Printed Name Parent or Legal Guardian Signature

Applicant's Signature

Date

Date

(Required, if student is 18 years of age or younger)

Camp SOAR 2013 Application

Texas A&M | Aerospace Engineering | Summer 2013| Engineering Summer Camp Due: 21 May 2013

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
Include a copy of the applicants most recent official transcript.

Camp SOAR 2013 Application

Texas A&M | Aerospace Engineering | Summer 2013| Engineering Summer Camp Due: 21 May 2013

ESSAY #1
In 250 words or less, state why you are interested in Aerospace Engineering. Please print clearly or type.

Camp SOAR 2013 Application

Texas A&M | Aerospace Engineering | Summer 2013| Engineering Summer Camp Due: 21 May 2013

ESSAY #2
In 250 words or less, describe your biggest obstacle in life and how you overcame it. Please print clearly or type.

Camp SOAR 2013 Application

Texas A&M | Aerospace Engineering | Summer 2013| Engineering Summer Camp Due: 21 May 2013

RECOMMENDATION FORM
This form must be completed by the students current high school math or science teacher. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 This student works well with others and contributes in group situations. [ ] Always [ ] Frequently [ ] Sometimes [ ] Occasionally [ ] Never This student is a leader in group activities. [ ] Always [ ] Frequently [ ] Sometimes [ ] Occasionally [ ] Never

This student requires little or no supervision when working on assignments. [ ] Always [ ] Frequently [ ] Sometimes [ ] Occasionally [ ] Never This student is self-motivated and will go beyond what is expected for an assignment. [ ] Always [ ] Frequently [ ] Sometimes [ ] Occasionally [ ] Never This student follows directions well and needs little assistance completing assignments. [ ] Always [ ] Frequently [ ] Sometimes [ ] Occasionally [ ] Never This student is quiet and attentive in class. [ ] Always [ ] Frequently [ ] Sometimes [ ] Occasionally [ ] Never [ ] Never [ ] Never

This student completes assignments and turns them in on time. [ ] Always [ ] Frequently [ ] Sometimes [ ] Occasionally This students maturity level exceeds that of his / her classmates. [ ] Always [ ] Frequently [ ] Sometimes [ ] Occasionally

This student shows genuine interest and ability in science and mathematics. [ ] Always [ ] Frequently [ ] Sometimes [ ] Occasionally [ ] Never

10 This student shows genuine interest and ability in an engineering discipline. [ ] Always [ ] Frequently [ ] Sometimes [ ] Occasionally [ ] Never Please check one of the responses below which describes your position: [ ] Math Instructor [ ] Science Instructor [ ] Other ( please specify) A recommendation letter may be attached to this form as to better represent the student.

Printed Name

Signature / date
For more information contact:

Laura Olivarez * Texas A&M Department of Aerospace Engineering * 979-845-2685 * laura.olivarez@tamu.edu