8thAnnual Explore Genetics Program for High School Students July 2014
8th Annual Explore Genetics
Application
1. DECIDE IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS PROGRAM.
PARTICIPANTS
We are looking for 15 strong students that have a good understanding of basic genetics and are enthusiastic about learning more and meeting new people. The program has been designed for the summer after a student’s junior year in high school, but exceptions may be made. Current juniors who have a solid background in biology, have a record of academic success and have participated in extracurricular activities related to science or health care will have the best chance of being admitted to the program. In addition, an effort will be made to bring together a diverse group of students, where, ideally, each student comes from a different school. Students do not have to have a parent or guardian affiliated with Partners HealthCare to apply or attend. The program will run from July 14-18, roughly 9:00am-4:00pm each day.
2. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION.
REQUIREMENTS
Required application materials include the application form, one teacher recommendation and a current school transcript.
a. APPLICATION
Please fill in all of the information on the following page either by typing electronically, printing the form and writing out your responses or attaching a separate page. The completed form may be longer than the one page below, and formatting is not important. Some of the questions are included so that we can get to know you before the program and best place you in groups for the disease project and labs if you are admitted.
b. RECOMMENDATION
The teacher recommendation may include the following: in what capacity the teacher has overseen the student; how long the teacher has known the student; the first words that come to mind to describe the student; a description of academic performance and/or personal characteristics; any information that would help to differentiate the student from others. The recommendation should be no longer than one page. Teachers should send recommendations directly to Amy McGlinn. An email message is perfectly acceptable.
c. TRANSCRIPT
The school transcript should show coursework and grades/outcomes for grades 9, 10 and part of 11. An official transcript from the school is preferable but not required.
3. Submit your application materials by the deadline.
SUBMISSION
All application materials should be sent to Amy McGlinn at , faxed to 617-525-4488 or mailed to 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Suite 250, Boston, MA 02115. Email submission is strongly encouraged. It is perfectly acceptable if materials come separately.
DATES
The deadline for receiving completed application materials isMay 30, 2014. Decisions will be emailed to students in early June.
PERSONAL DATA
Name (first and last) & pronunciation:
Prefer to be called (nickname):
Birth date:
Gender:
E-mail address*:
*Please print clearly. Communication of admittance into the program will be done through email.
Home/cell phone:
Home mailing address:
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
School name:
Type of school, e.g., public, private:
Current year in school, e.g., 10th, 11th:
OTHER
List some of your extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, hobbies or volunteer work. Include summer enrichment programs in science/health care that you have attended/will attend. If you are accepted, these may be included in the program book.
Which better describes you (circle one)?extroverted/outgoingintroverted/quiet
How did you learn about this program?
ESSAY
Please write a short essay of no more than 250 words on what you hope to gain from this program.
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CONTACT: For more information, see our website at or contact Amy McGlinn at or 617-525-4483.
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