Camp Arch 2019 Application Start of Block: Camp Information Camp Arch - July 7-13, 2019 Camp ARCH is a summer camp designed to give high-achieving students an opportunity to experience the professions of Architecture, Construction, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, and Visual Design (Visualization). Participants are selected to attend Camp Arch based on their entire application including their personal statement, their high school academic achievement, their interest in attending Texas A&M, and their intent to major in a program in the College of Architecture. Make sure you complete the entire application. You will receive a "thank you for your application", and a summary of your response at the end, so do not stop until then. Please do not send more than one application. *Email applications will not be accepted. To apply: 1. Complete the entire application including the personal statement (essay) section 2. Obtain a copy of your transcript, or another form of document from your high school records office or guidance counselor that states your academic progress and your overall GPA, and class rank. Upload required documents in online application. 3. Submit completed application by Friday, March 29, 2019 at 11:55pm. End of Block: Camp Information Start of Block: Personal Information Have you attended Camp Arch before? o Yes o No Page 1 of 8
Please enter your full name in the form below. o First Name o Last Name Date of birth (##/##/####) Age Gender o Male o Female o Self-Identifying Page 2 of 8
Please specify your ethnicity o White o Black or African American o American Indian or Alaska Native o Asian o Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander o Other o Prefer Not to Say Will you be a first generation college student? *Neither your mother nor father has received a bachelor's degree o Yes o No Home Address Address City State Zip Code Page 3 of 8
Please enter your contact information in the form below *Email will be the primary means of communication between you and our office once we receive your application form. Check your email often for any updates or changes to the schedule. Cell Phone Number Email Address Please enter Parent/Guardian information *Please do not enter a sibling or friend. Parent & Guardian entered should be someone we can contact in case of emergency or questions Parent/Guardian #1 Full Name Parent/Guardian #2 Full Name Please enter Parent/Guardian email address Parent/Guardian #1 Email Parent/Guardian #2 Email Please enter Parent/Guardian Phone Number Parent/Guardian #1 Phone Parent/Guardian #2 Phone Page 4 of 8
Adult T-Shirt Size o Small o Medium o Large o XL o 2XL o 3XL End of Block: Personal Information Start of Block: High School Information High School Information High School Name High School City/State What year in high school are you currently? o Freshman (9th) o Sophomore (10th) o Junior (11th) o Senior (12th) (Ineligible) Current Grade Point Average *you must submit an official transcript or other school document as verification Page 5 of 8
Class Rank *Please put out of, Must be verified on transcript *If school does not rank, put N/A SAT, ACT, & PSAT Score(s) If you haven't taken SAT/ACT, put N/A. o Highest SAT Score o Highest ACT Score o PSAT Score Please Attach High School Transcript Organizations or Extracurricular Activities Organization #1 Organization #2 Organization #3 Organization #4 End of Block: High School Information Start of Block: Program Interest Page 6 of 8
Please rank your program interest *Program decisions are made based on the strength of application, ability to express interest in the program, and first come first serve ** List by 1st Choice, 2nd Choice, 3rd Choice, and 4th Choice: (ex: 1, 2, 3, and 4) Architecture Construction Science Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning Visualization End of Block: Program Interest Start of Block: Personal Statement (Essay) Personal Statement Essay: If you had the authority to change your community in a positive way, what specific changes would you make? Your changes should relate to how you would improve the quality of life in the natural, built, or virtual environments. Your essay should also describe how attending the Camp ARCH Program, in your specific major of interest, will help you meet these goals. You could include creative elements, such as pictures, diagrams, etc. Please limit essay to 1-2 pages. Are you in need of financial assistance to attend Camp Arch? *The scholarship committee considers academic achievement as demonstrated by grades and SAT/ACT scores (PSAT in some cases); strength of Personal Statement; personal background, as demonstrated by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, socioeconomic background, cultural heritage, race and ethnicity o Yes o No Page 7 of 8
What was your total household income before taxes during the past 12 months? o Less than $25,000 o $25,000 to $34,999 o $35,000 to $49,999 o $50,000 to $74,999 What is your total household size? o 1-3 o <4 End of Block: Personal Statement (Essay) Start of Block: Roommate Request Do you have a friend applying for the camp that you would like to room with? o Yes o No Please list your friend s full name First Name Last Name End of Block: Roommate Request Page 8 of 8