2008 WCATY Summer Program Application Form

2010 WCATY Summer Program Eligibility & Application Checklist

There are different application requirements for New Students and Returning Students. Please look below for what materials are required.

Returning Students (those who have successfully completed a WCATY program):

Completed & signed program application form

$60 Application Fee

Documentation of prerequisites (if required for ALP)

Current-year or semester grade report

Optional: Essay or other evidence explaining strong academic ability if not demonstrated in grade report or test scores.

List most recent WCATY course & program

Health form

Permission form

Rules Contract

 Optional: Roommate Request form

 Optional: T-shirt contest application

New Students (those who have not completed a WCATY program):

Completed & signed program application form

$60 Application Fee

Current-year or semester grade report

Copy of most recent standardized test scores (e.g. WKCE)

Two letters of recommendation (download the form from our website)

A recent (2009-2010 school year) writing sample, at least

one page long, which reflects the student’s best possible writing style

Documentation of prerequisites (if required for ALP)

Copy of MATS/NUMATS scores* (recommended but not required for admission.) or;

In lieu of test scores, if none are available, submit samplesand/or copies of class work in a field of study similar innature to the selected WCATY course

Optional: Essay or other evidence explaining strong academic ability if not demonstrated in grade report or test scores.

Health form

Permission form

Rules Contract

 Optional: Roommate Request form

 Optional: T-shirt contest application

Typical Minimum Test Scores for ALP Students:
Humanities: SAT-V 510; or ACT-E 21; or ACT-R 22.Math & Science: SAT-M 510 & SAT-M + SAT-V 1000; or ACT-M 20 & ACT-Comp 21; or ACT-SR 21 & ACT-Comp 2

Letters of Recommendation:

The letters should be sent directly to WCATY by the persons writing the recommendation. This means that they will arrive separately from the other application materials, but must be postmarked no later than May 8, 2010.

If you plan to apply for financial aid:

If applying for financial aidbe sure to check the financial aid box on the application form and sign. Every effort will be made to make participation possible for all qualified Wisconsin applicants. As part of the application process, please remember:

1. Financial aid is only available for Wisconsin students.

2. Applicants should first check with school officials to see if local monies are available for course costs.

3. Applicants should inquire about local financial support through businesses, service organizations, etc.

4. All materials supporting your application for Financial Aid must be received by WCATY no later than May 8, 2010.

5. Applicants will be notified of awards before the first payment deadline of May 28, 2010.

6. Financial aid will be determined by analyzing family income and extenuating economic circumstances according to the Income Eligibility Guidelines used by the U.S.D.A. School Lunch Program. This document is available at http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Governance/notices/iegs/IEGs09-10.pdf. Through generous support, WCATY has in past years granted aid on a sliding scale to families with household income up to 350% of the federal poverty line, with full support awarded to students who are free or reduced-lunch eligible. For a family of four, this means students with a household income up to $77,175 may be considered for partial support.

7. Available funds for financial aid vary from year to year and past aid awards may not be an indication of current available support.