COVER SHEET The Department of Aerospace Engineering s Summer 2012 Camp SOAR (July 22-27, 2012) 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, 2012. Cover sheet Camp Soar Application The student s 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 2012 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
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 [ ] White [ ] 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) Name of High School District Cumulative GPA In the Fall 2012, I will be a high school: [ ] Senior [ ] Junior High School Plan (Indicate the plan you expect to graduate under) [ ] Minimum [ ] Recommended [ ] Distinguished [ ] Don't Know [ ] Other - Please Specify Are you a citizen of the United States of America? [ ] Yes [ ] No, but I currently attend a Texas High School [ ] No
Educational Attainment of Parents / Guardians (circle the highest level completed) Mother / Female Guardian No High School Some High School High School Graduate Some College Bachelors Degree or higher Don't know / NA Father / Male Guardian No High School Some High School High School Graduate Some College Bachelors Degree or higher 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: Yes No *If yes, list each camp, location and year you attended:
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. My parents / guardians are encouraging me to go to college. My friends plan on going to college. I enjoy school. My teacher(s) / counselor(s) care if I go to college. I am interested in a specific college(s). I have a specific career goal(s). I am interested in a career in engineering. Applicant's Printed Name Parent or Legal Guardian Printed Name Applicant's Signature Date Parent or Legal Guardian Signature (Required, if student is 18 years of age or younger) Date
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Include a copy of the applicant s most recent 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 This form must be completed by the student s current high school math or science teacher. 1 This student works well with others and contributes in group situations. 2 This student is a leader in group activities. 3 This student requires little or no supervision when working on assignments. 4 This student is self-motivated and will go beyond what is expected for an assignment. 5 This student follows directions well and needs little assistance completing assignments. 6 This student is quiet and attentive in class. 7 This student completes assignments and turns them in on time. 8 This students maturity level exceeds that of his / her classmates. 9 This student shows genuine interest and ability in science and mathematics. 10 This student shows genuine interest and ability in an engineering discipline. 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