2012 Summer Program - Center for Talent Development ...

2012 SUMMER PROGRAM FEES & APPLICATION PROCEDURE continuedAPPLICATION MATERIALS CHECKLISTUse the following charts to determine what materials are required inorder to submit a complete application.SPARK, SOLSTICE, APOGEE ORCIVIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE New Student New StudentPrequalified w/test scores w/Admission PortfolioAPPLICATION FORM ● ● ●APPLICATION FEE &TUITION DEPOSIT● ● ●250-WORD ESSAY ● ● ●PROOF OF PREREQUISITES (IFREQUIRED FOR 1st CHOICE COURSE)COPY OF TEST SCORES (ABOVE-GRADE-LEVEL OR GRADE-LEVEL)REPORT CARDTWO TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS● ● ●●●(if available)TOEFL/SLEP SCORES* ● ● ●* (Students whose first language is not English)SPECTRUM OR EQUINOXNew Student New StudentPrequalified w/test scores w/Admission PortfolioAPPLICATION FORM ● ● ●APPLICATION FEE &TUITION DEPOSIT● ● ●250-WORD ESSAY ● ● ●PROOF OF PREREQUISITES (IFREQUIRED FOR 1st CHOICE COURSE)COPY OF ABOVE-GRADE-LEVELTEST SCORES (ACT OR SAT)COPY OF GRADE-LEVELSTANDARDIZED TEST SCORESREPORT CARDTWO TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS● ● ●●●●●(if available)TOEFL/SLEP SCORES* ● ● ●* (Students whose first language is not English)Application Notes• The non-refundable application fee of $60 and tuition deposit of$200 (total $260) should be made by credit card, check or moneyorder payable to Center for Talent Development. (If applying afterMay 14, submit full tuition plus $50 late fee.) Only one applicationfee is required per student, regardless of the number ofsessions for which a student applies.• The 250-word essay must be wholly conceived of and written bythe applicant on the topic for the program you selected.• Prerequisites, if required, are listed in the program pages at thebeginning of the course description.• Above-grade-level test scores refer to the ACT or SAT taken ingrades 6 through 9. Grade-level standardized test scores should benationally normed tests taken within the last two years (i.e., TerraNova, ISAT, Iowa Test of Basic Skills, etc.). See pages 43 or 44for eligibility requirements.• The report card you provide should be the most recent evaluationof your child’s school performance.• Two teacher recommendations are required for AdmissionPortfolio students and they should be from individuals who areable to speak to your child’s abilities in the subject area closest to●●●the course choice. Download the recommendation form fromwww.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer/downloads.Essay QuestionsAll students are required to submit a 250-word essay conceived andwritten by the applicant.Spark Essay Topic: Think about a time when you had to adjust to anew situation or challenge. Describe at least three ways you workedto overcome obstacles, make friends, and achieve success. What skillsdid you use and how might you apply these skills to your summerSpark experience?Solstice & Apogee Essay Topic: Tell us about an activity (for example, acontest, sports camp, big school project, etc.) you chose to dobecause you loved the subject, but it required you to work hard.What was the hardest challenge you faced? How did you stay motivatedand not give up? What was the coolest thing you learned(about yourself or the subject)?Spectrum Essay Topic: What is success? Describe a time when youwere successful (or unsuccessful) and how that experience impactedyou. Discuss what you learned and define the qualities that you possessthat will help you to be successful in the Spectrum program.Equinox Essay Topic: Bill Cosby said, “Anyone can dabble, but onceyou’ve made that commitment, your blood has that particular thingin it, and it’s very hard for people to stop you.” What are you passionateabout as a citizen of the world? How will that passion helpyou get the most out of your Equinox experience and achieve yourlarger goals?Submitting the ApplicationThe online application is available atwww.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer. You will need a credit card tocomplete the transaction and we recommend that you prepare allnecessary supporting documents (test scores, essay, prerequisitematerials, etc.) in advance so that they can be sent to CTD immediatelyafter you submit the online portion of the application.Supporting documents may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed.If you are not able to apply online, you may download a copy ofthe application form from our website or request a paper applicationbe sent to you.Provide the following information:1) Which application form(s) you are requesting2) How you would like the material sent: e-mail or postal service3) Address and contact information: name, mailing address (includingcity, state and zip code) or e-mail address and, in both instances,a phone number in case we need to contact you.CONTACTING THE SUMMER PROGRAMBy Phone: 847/491-8257 (Summer Program direct line)By E-mail: summer@ctd.northwestern.eduBy Fax: 847/467-088048 CENTER FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY www.ctd.northwestern.edu 847/491-3782