My Introduction to Engineering (MITE) Summer Camp 2013 Application

Criteria to Apply
The Equal Opportunity in Engineering Program, along with student members of the National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and Pi Sigma Pi Academic Engineering Society, is pleased to offer MITE 2013. MITE is a FREE, six-day residential program at The University of Texas at Austin that offers current juniors with the opportunity to discover engineering through hands-on activities and interactions with engineering students, faculty, staff, and alumni. All applicants must reside in the United States and be current juniors in high school during the 2012-2013 academic school year. All applicants must meet at least ONE of the following academic criteria below in order for their application to be considered. ACT scores will not be considered. 1. Score a minimum of 600 on the SAT math section 2. Score a minimum of 60 on the PSAT math section 3. Rank in the top 10% of their class

Part I. Student Information

Name:____________________________________________________________________________________________ (Last) (First) (Middle) Please fill out the on-line application at http://tinyurl.com/MITE2013.

Part II. Essay & Resume

In order to help students prepare for the UT Application Process, students are required to submit essay Topic A. The essay must be typed, double spaced, with a 12 point font (one page minimum). Topic A: Write an essay in which you tell us about someone who has made an impact on your life and explain how and why this person is important to you. Attach a typewritten, detailed resume telling us about your personal achievements, activities, community service, awards and employment. Follow the sample resume format shown at: http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/docs/sample.resume.freshman.pdf.

Please save your essay & resume. If selected into the camp, students will be required to bring their essay & resume on a flash drive.

Part III. Official High School Transcript

Please include your official high school transcript. If your school has a policy of mailing transcripts separately, make sure they postmark it by the April 1st deadline.

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Part IV. Parent/Guardian Information and Acknowledgment

Please indicate highest level of education and gross annual income. Do not leave blank. Father/Male Guardian: ___Some/No High School ___High School Diploma or Equivalent ___Some College or 2 yr degree ___Bachelors or 4 yr degree ___Graduate/Professional Degree Mother/Female Guardian: ___Some/No High School ___High School Diploma or Equivalent ___Some college or 2 yr degree ___Bachelors or 4 yr degree ___Graduate/Professional Degree Gross Annual Household Income: ___$0-$24,999 ___$25,000-$49,999 ___$50,000-$74,999 ___$75,000-$99,999 ___$100,000 or above

I understand that my son/daughter has applied to the MITE program and he/she has my permission to participate if selected. I also understand that MITE does not provide transportation to and from The University of Texas at Austin campus.

______________________________ Parent Name

_____________________________________ Parent Signature

__________________ Date

Part V. Counselor Form

THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED BY YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR. 1. Test Scores Counselors may document either a students SAT or PSAT reading and math scores. If the student has not taken either test or has not received scores, please leave blank. Do not include SAT Writing scores. ACT scores will not be considered. (P)SAT Reading _________ (P)SAT Math__________ P(SAT) Reading and Math Combined Score ____________ 2. Class Rank (complete blanks): The applicant ranks ______ in a class size of _______. (If your school has not or does not calculate rank, it is absolutely essential that you estimate these figures.) 3. Based on the information above the student is ranked in the top: (please circle) 1%-10% 11%-20% 21%-30% 31%-50% _____________________________ Counselor Name

Below 50% ____________ Date

__________________________________ Counselor Signature

APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSTMARKED BY APRIL 1, 2013

Do not use staples when submitting your application. Due to the competitiveness of the program, late applications will not be considered.

Mail complete application packet to: Recruitment Coordinator Equal Opportunity in Engineering - MITE 301 E. Dean Keeton, ECJ 2.102, C2100 Austin, Texas 78712-0284

Application Checklist: __ Completed Online Application __ Typed Essay and Resume __ Official School Transcript __ Parent Acknowledgement __ Counselor Form

Please visit our website below for answers to the most frequently asked questions (FAQs). http://www.engr.utexas.edu/eoe/precollege/mite/faqs
If you have additional questions or do not have internet access, please call our office at 512-471-5953.

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