Supplemental Materials Form
- Please complete this Supplemental Materials Form (all areas to be completed are highlighted in yellow).
- Save your file as a .pdf with the following file name: LastnameFirstname_SMForm_TC2015 (Example if your name is Joe Bruin then the document should be saved as BruinJoe_SMForm_TC2015).
- Email the completed document to
Applicant Information
Applicant’s First & Last Name: Click here to enter text.
Email Address: Click here to enter text.Phone # (XXX-XXX-XXXX): Click here to enter text.
Letter of Recommendation & Form
1 recommendation form and letter must be submitted per applicant.
- Follow directions on the Letter of Recommendation Form which can be downloaded from our program website:
- Letter writers (not applicants) can email their letter of recommendation and form directly to , or their letter and form can be mailed in a sealed and signed envelop to the address provided on the Letter of Recommendation Form.
The ideal person to ask to compose a letter of recommendation would be someone who can speak intelligently about your academic, work, leadership, and/or project-based experience. The ideal reference would also be someone who can speak to your academic potential and your interest in learning more about engineering, science, and/or technology. This person could be a teacher, counselor, administrator, community leader, or supervisor at work or volunteer organization.
Please provide the following information on your letter writer:
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Letter writer’s email address: Click here to enter text.
Transcripts
You MUST have an official copy of your transcripts mailed to Tech Camp mailed by the application deadline.Please have your official transcript mailed to:
Tech Camp 2015
attn: Wes Uehara
UCLA- Henry Samueli School of Engineering & Applied Science
Boelter Hall 6426
Los Angeles, CA 90095
You may elect to email an unofficial copy of your transcript to expedite review of your application if all other materials have been submitted. We will verify your unofficial copy with your official copy when it is received. Official transcripts are required before we send out offer letters.If you decide to provide us your unofficial transcripts, please follow these guidelines:
- Save all pages into one document with the following file name: LastnameFirstname_UOTRAN_TC2015
- Unofficial transcripts can be emailed to /
Skills inventory
Please let us know of any skills you have that may be useful as a Tech Camp participant. Put an “X” next to each item.
Check all that apply / Check all that applyAdobe Illustrator / Java
Adobe Photo Shop / PERL
Microsoft Excel / PHP
Microsoft Office / Python
Microsoft PowerPoint / Scratch
Alice / Soldering
App Inventor / Circuit design
C / Household tools (wrench, etc)
C++ / Power tools (drill, etc)
C#
Extra-curricular Activities/ Awards
Please list your record of extra-curricular activities, awards, and/or honors you received through high school. Please provide, in outline-form, the following:
Date/period.Club/organization.Position/award.Duties, activities, events, accomplishments, other.
Example –
1)9/1/2013 – present. Robotics club. President/co-founder. Established robotics club at ACME High School in 2013. Led team to FIRST Robotics national competition in Gotham City, California.
Your Extra-curricular Activities Record –
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Tech Camp Essay Questions
The prompts below offer an opportunity to sell yourself, provide our team information on your experience and interests, and demonstrate your writing and communication skills. We encourage you to write at least 2-3 paragraphs for each question. All questions (with the exception of #6) must be answered.
1)Why are you interested in attending Tech Camp?
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2)Please share any experiences you have had working on a project in engineering, science, math, or technology. In the past, applicants shared their experience: 1) working in an auto-shop, 2) class project, 3) robotics clubs, 4) Do-it-yourself home projects, 5) participating in a hack-a-thon, 6) Science Olympiad, etc…
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3)Please share any experience you have working on a team.
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4)What gets you excited about engineering or learning in general?
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5)What do you think Tech Camp could do for you? What do you hope to gain out of this experience?
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6)(optional) Please address any gaps in your application (low GPA, etc…).
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In order to successfully complete your Tech Camp application, you must submit the following by the application deadline:
1)The Tech Camp Online Application Form
2)Supplemental Materials Form
3)Official Transcripts by mail (you may choose to email unofficial transcripts to expedite review of your application).
4)Ensure that your recommenders submit their letter of recommendation along with the recommendation form.
5)Tech Camp Tuition Award Application (for students applying for financial assistance)