Teen Research and Education in Environmental Science (TREES)

TREES Summer ProgramPhone: (215)746-3031

Center of Excellence in Environmental ToxicologyFAX: (215)573-2236

University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine

130C John Morgan

3620 Hamilton WalkEmail: PhiladelphiaPA19104

Mentor Application

All information on the application must be typed or printed neatly. Applications are on rolling admission, which means qualified early applicants have better chance of getting the positions.

  1. Personal Information

Name: Last______First ______MI _____

Gender: _____ Ethnicity (Optional): ______Social Security Number: ______– ____ – ______

Home Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______

Home: (_____) ______– ______Cell: (_____) ______– ______Email: ______

School Name: ______GPA (4.00 scale) Overall______Math & Science _____

Previous Program Experience:______When: ______Age Group_____

Please Circle:

Highest undergraduate grade completed by you in July 2008:13 14 15 16 17 18 19+

  1. Essay

In at least 500 words, explain in essay format why you want to participate in this program. From your previous summer program experiences, what parts of the program did you like and what parts you would change, and why? The essay should include your future career and educational goals, as well as a brief summary of what you would like to research, teach, modify or learn this summer. Note: Essay will be judged on your educational interests, originality, creativity and clarity.

III.Supplemental Information

a)A current official copy of your college transcript(s)

b)Two (2) letters of recommendation mailed from your professors or supervisors (attach forms below).

c)A résumé or CV: an outline of your extra-curricular activities, honors, and/or previous job experiences.

By submitting this application, you agree to complete the required work during the 5-week program period if you are selected as a TREES mentor. In addition, all information presented here are truth to your best of knowledge. You also agree to waive your right of examining your recommendation letters.

Letter of Recommendation Form 1

All information on the application must be typed or printed neatly. Applications are on rolling admission, which means qualified early applicants have better chance of getting the positions. You can directly mail or fax it to the contact information above.

Student: Last______First ______MI _____

Name of Recommender: ______Phone: (_____) ______– ______

1)How long have you known this student and in what context?

2)How would you describe this student?

3)Please comment on the student’s personal qualities, particularly in regard to character, integrity, values, and peer relationships.

4)Indicate by a  your ratings of this student in terms of academic skills and potential, compared to other college-bound students.

No Basis / Characteristics / Below Average / Average / Good / Very
Good / Excellent / One of the Top Few
Creativity, originality
Motivation
Independence, initiative
Intellectual ability
Academic achievement
Written expression of ideas
Effective class discussion
Disciplined work ethic
Potential for growth
Character
SUMMARY EVALUATION:

5)Additional Comments (use additional sheet if necessary):

Letter of Recommendation Form 2

All information on the application must be typed or printed neatly. Applications are on rolling admission, which means qualified early applicants have better chance of getting the positions. You can directly mail or fax it to the contact information above.

Student: Last______First ______MI _____

Name of Recommender: ______Phone: (_____) ______– ______

6)How long have you known this student and in what context?

7)How would you describe this student?

8)Please comment on the student’s personal qualities, particularly in regard to character, integrity, values, and peer relationships.

9)Indicate by a  your ratings of this student in terms of academic skills and potential, compared to other college-bound students.

No Basis / Characteristics / Below Average / Average / Good / Very
Good / Excellent / One of the Top Few
Creativity, originality
Motivation
Independence, initiative
Intellectual ability
Academic achievement
Written expression of ideas
Effective class discussion
Disciplined work ethic
Potential for growth
Character
SUMMARY EVALUATION:

10)Additional Comments (use additional sheet if necessary):

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