How To Apply - Saturday Academy
How To Apply - Saturday Academy
How To Apply - Saturday Academy
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Part 3 of the Final Application: Online Application<br />
(includes 3 parts)<br />
1. Three position specific essays targeted to those internships that the student prefers<br />
2. A generic essay (optional)<br />
3. A $25 application fee (waived for those eligible for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch<br />
Program)<br />
Selecting & Ranking Three Positions<br />
ASE will post the internships available on the ASE Position Description page after the Preliminary<br />
Application deadline. More may be added, so check the website regularly for updates on<br />
positions and stipend amounts. Following are details about choosing ASE positions and submitting<br />
your application.<br />
Disciplines<br />
ASE positions will fall under one of the following general disciplines: Archaeology, Biology,<br />
Biomedical, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Engineering,<br />
Mathematics, Physics, and Social Science.<br />
We have done our best to categorize each position. <strong>How</strong>ever, many positions are interdisciplinary<br />
and involve knowledge of many subjects. We suggest that you scan through all position<br />
descriptions before deciding on your three choices. You may discover that a specific position in a<br />
category that you might not otherwise have considered appeals to you.<br />
Technical Language in Descriptions<br />
Don’t be intimidated by technical language in descriptions. Technical professionals generally<br />
describe their work in technical language. If you are selected as an intern, you will know what the<br />
language means by the end of the summer. If you’re really curious, we recommend you do an<br />
online search of the words/phrases to gain a basic understanding.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
For each position description, notice specific background, skills and course work that are either<br />
suggested or recommended. If something is required it will be noted at the end of the description,<br />
under the heading “prerequisites.” If a particular course or group of courses is required, that<br />
means those courses must be successfully completed by the end of this school year. If age or<br />
grade requirements are listed, you must be of that age or have completed that grade before the<br />
internship begins. Don't decrease your chances of getting an internship by applying to positions<br />
for which you do not meet the qualifications. Most of the positions have suggestions or<br />
recommendations, rather than requirements. Mentors will expect you to learn both content and<br />
skills while in the internship. If a course or other background is suggested or recommended, the<br />
mentor may still choose you based on your other qualities even if you don’t have all of the<br />
suggested or recommended attributes.<br />
Stipends<br />
Note that not all positions offer a stipend. Stipend levels can change during the application period