What to Submit
Each applicant to The Summer 2012 EDGE Program must submit all of the following:
• A completed Application Form (See pages 2 and 3 of this document.)
• A statement of the expected value of the program to the applicant’s academic goals (See page 4 of this document.)
• An Official undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate transcript
• A current resume
• Two letters of recommendation from a mathematical sciences faculty familiar with the applicant’s work (See pages 5 and 6 of this document for forms that must go to these faculty.)
Where to Submit
The materials above must be sent via email to, or:
The EDGE Program
Dr. Ulrica Wilson
Morehouse College
Mathematics Department
Atlanta, GA 30314
When to Submit
All materials must be received by: February 27, 2012
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Personal Information
First Name: Last/Family Name:
Date of Birth: / / Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident Other
Current Mailing Address:
(Valid through: Month Day , 2012.)
Number and Street: Apt. No.
City: State: Zip Code:
Current Phone Number: () Email address:
Summer Mailing Address:
(Beginning: Month Day , 2012.)
Number and Street: Apt. No.
City: State: Zip Code:
Summer Phone Number: () Email address:
List all colleges and universities attended, beginning with current or most recent.
Academic Information
Undergraduate College or University:
Undergraduate Major Field of Study:
(Expected) Date of Graduation with Bachelor’s Degree:
List all graduate programs to which you have applied with a ranked list of your top three. Also indicate which of the programs you have already been accepted to or which program you are already attending if applicable.
1. accepted attending
2. accepted
3. accepted
4. accepted
5. accepted
6. accepted
List all graduate schools attended or attending.
Please check the box for the area of study that best fits your interest:
pure mathapplied math statisticsother undecided
List two faculty members from whom you have requested recommendations:
1. First Name: Last/Family Name: Institution:
2. First Name: Last/Family Name: Institution:
Signature of Applicant: ______Date: ______
Please describe your academic goals, and the expected value of The EDGE Program in achieving those goals. Key your text in the shaded box. The box will expand as you type. If your text goes beyond this page, a continuation page will open up automatically. Press the tab key when you are ready to go to the Letter of Recommendation page.
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To the Applicant
Fill in the information below, and provide to each of your Professors this form along with a stamped envelope addressed to:
The EDGE Program
Dr. Ulrica Wilson
Morehouse College
Mathematics Department
Atlanta, GA 30314
Your Name: First Name: Last/Family Name:
Professor’s Name: First Name: Last/Family Name:
Federal law gives you the right to see this letter of recommendation. By signing below, you agree to waive these rights. If you do not sign the waiver below, this letter may be made available to you upon your request.
Waiver: I hereby waive my right to see this letter of recommendation.
Signature: ______Date: ______
To the Professor
The applicant named above is applying to The EDGE Program. The mission of this program is to strengthen the ability of women to successfully complete graduate programs in the mathematical sciences. We would appreciate your candid opinion of this student, including in what capacity you have worked with the student, her potential for success in a graduate program in the mathematical sciences and how our program might benefit her. You may use the back of this form, or write your letter of recommendation of a separate sheet and attach it to this form
If you have any questions, please visit our website at or feel free to contact the EDGE Directors via email at .
Title: ______Institution: ______
Phone: ( ___ ) ______email address: ______
Signature: ______Date: ______
Please Return Prior to February 27, 2012
To the Applicant
Fill in the information below, and provide to each of your Professors this form along with a stamped envelope addressed to:
The EDGE Program
Dr. Ulrica Wilson
Morehouse College
Mathematics Department
Atlanta, GA 30314
Your Name: First Name: Last/Family Name:
Professor’s Name: First Name: Last/Family Name:
Federal law gives you the right to see this letter of recommendation. By signing below, you agree to waive these rights. If you do not sign the waiver below, this letter may be made available to you upon your request.
Waiver: I hereby waive my right to see this letter of recommendation.
Signature: ______Date: ______
To the Professor
The applicant named above is applying to The EDGE Program. The mission of this program is to strengthen the ability of women to successfully complete graduate programs in the mathematical sciences. We would appreciate your candid opinion of this student, including in what capacity you have worked with the student, her potential for success in a graduate program in the mathematical sciences and how our program might benefit her. You may use the back of this form, or write your letter of recommendation of a separate sheet and attach it to this form
If you have any questions, please visit our website at or feel free to contact the EDGE Directors via email at .
Title: ______Institution: ______
Phone: ( ___ ) ______email address: ______
Signature: ______Date: ______
Please Return Prior to February 27, 2012
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