Dear 9th and 10th grade Students and Parent(s)/Guardian(s), If college is in your future, then so are college admissions tests like the SAT and/or ACT. The score you receive on the SAT or ACT often has a huge impact on determining if you will be admitted to the four-year college/university of your choice. SDSU, UCSD, Cal-SOAP and Bayview Baptist Church are partnering to offer eligible students in the San Diego area the opportunity to participate in SWAG, a free SAT Preparation Academy. This course will show students what they can expect on the SAT and how to earn the best score possible. This opportunity would normally cost thousands of dollars. Students enrolled in SWAG (Students With Academic Goals) will receive… • Intensive test preparation and free SAT study materials • Presentations from college admissions and financial aid experts • Opportunities for field trips to local colleges, including a possible overnight stay on a college campus Summer 2015 Dates Tentative Times Parent Orientation Choices at Bayview Baptist Church April 30, 6 p.m. or May 2, 10 a.m. Pre-test: Sat May 30, SDSU 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Weekdays June 16-July 2, Bayview Baptist Church 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 19: Field Trip to SDSU 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 26-Saturday June 27: overnight field trip Fri 6/26, 9 a.m. to Sat 6/27, 3 p.m.; limited spaces Wednesday, July 1: Field Trip to UCSD 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Point Loma Nazarene University) After the deadline, the SWAG committee will review all applications and will notify applicants in April to inform them whether or not they are accepted to the program. If we receive more applications than we can accommodate, we will decide based on the student profile, essay, transcript and recommendation. This program is competitive and applicants are NOT guaranteed a spot. To be considered, students must have a weighted minimum GPA of 2.5, an excellent teacher recommendation, a thoughtful and well-written essay, and be absolutely committed to attending all sessions. Attendance is mandatory and of utmost importance! If accepted, each student must attend a mandatory orientation with a parent(s) or responsible adult. If you have questions, feel free to contact Karla Whitaker at (858) 569-1866 ext. 216, or [email protected]. If a student is accepted, Attendance is mandatory at all test prep sessions! One absence is allowed for emergencies or extreme illness. If your school is still in session June 16 or after, you must request permission from the principal and teachers to take finals early. (GUHSD, Charters, etc.) Student and a parent (or responsible adult) must attend one orientation. Sincerely, SWAG (Students With Academic Goals) Team SWAG must have received your application packet by April 10, 2015. Mail must be post marked on or before that date. SWAG Application Checklist Application page, signed by both student and parent Essay, including your name on every page High school transcript. It can be a printout of your unofficial transcript. Copy of score reports for any of the following if you’ve taken them: PSAT, SAT, PLAN, EXPLORE or ACT. It can be a photocopy or printout. If you haven’t taken any of these tests, please write “no test scores” on your transcript. Recommendation Form Mail to Cal-SOAP Attn: SWAG 6735 Gifford Way, Room 14 San Diego, CA 92111 or E-mail toScan/email: [email protected] or Fax to 858-569-1136, Attn: SWAG confirm arrival of fax by calling 858-569-1866 KEEP THIS PAGE FOR REFERENCE APPLICATION The Collaboration of SDSU, Cal-SOAP, UCSD, and Bayview Baptist Church aims to provide a comprehensive SAT test and college/university preparation program for 100 San Diego area high school students. In particular, we are committed to providing services to students from any of the following backgrounds: Due April 10 , 2015 • Students from low-income families • Students from families in which they would be the first to attend college • Students from schools with documented low college eligibility or participation rates within the San Diego region • Students from historically underrepresented backgrounds within UCs, CSUs, private colleges and universities • Students with a minimum of 2.5 GPA TO AVOID DISQUALIFICATION, PLEASE COMPLETE ON LINE OR LEGIBLY AND NEATLY WITH BLACK OR BLUE INK Last Name_______________________________________ First Name_______________________ Nickname (optional)______________________ Parent/Guardian Last Name_________________________________________First Name______________________________________________ Mailing Address _________________________________________________________________ Unit/Apt # (if applicable)___________________ City _____________________________________________________________________________State and Zip Code______________________ Home Ph (______) __________________________________________ Alternate Ph (______) __________________________________________ Student E-mail Address___________________________________________ Sex M College weighted GPA (most recent)________________ F Birth date (mm/dd/yyyy) _____________________ Expected Date of Grade Level in T-Shirt Graduation: June 20________ 2014-2015 ___________Size _________ School you currently attend in 2014-2015 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Parent E-mail Number of people Address _____________________________________________________ in household ___________ Annual Family Income $__________________________ Do you qualify for free and/or reduced lunch at school? ...................................................................................... Yes No Are you a first generation college-bound student? Meaning, your parents and older generations didn’t complete a college degree and you/your generation would be the first to earn a college degree?............. Yes No I will need a bus/trolley pass.................................................................................................................................. Yes Please check all with which you most closely identify Are you currently participating in outreach programs, such as: African American Asian/Pacific Islander Latino/a/Hispanic White/Caucasian Filipino/a Native American/Alaskan Native Other, specify ___________________ YMCA Price Community Scholars AVID GEAR-UP Student: Please tell us about yourself. Why do you want to attend college and what do you tentatively plan to study? Why do you want to participate in SWAG and what effort will you put in to SWAG? Are there challenges you have overcome or hope to overcome, such as coming from a low-income background, being first in your family to attend college, etc? Parents: If any recent circumstances have affected the family financially (loss of job/income, loss of home, etc.) you may include a separate written explanation of any pertinent information. Signature: Only committed students will be admitted Educational Talent Search UC EAOP Upward Bound Other, specify ___________________ • Attendance is mandatory for every session of the program. I must participate in the Orientation, pre-test and post-test, and every class session. • I will need my own transportation to and from the site (Bayview Baptist Church, 6134 Benson Ave, SD CA 92114.) *Bus/trolley passes may be available. • I will sign a waiver granting SWAG access to my future PSAT and SAT scores. I also commit to take the PSAT (if applicable) and SAT and submit those scores to SWAG. • I agree that the SWAG Program has the right to publish photographs of students for publicity purposes. Completing this form can be done on-line. Please print the completed form, sign and date it and either scan and email, fax or mail it to CAL SOAP of San Diego Attn: SWAG, 6735 Gifford Way, Room 14, San Diego, CA 92111 or E-mail to: [email protected] or Fax to: 858-569-1136, Attn: SWAG (Confirm arrival of fax by calling 858-569-1866) to the SWAG Program. If accepted, my parent(s) and I understand the following: Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature _________________________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________ Student’s Signature _________________________________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________ TEACHER/COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION Due April 10, 2015 Student Instructions: Please fill in your name on the line below and give this form to a teacher, counselor or unbiased adult, such as a coach or minister. Once it is completed, be sure to get it from the recommender and include it with the rest of your application packet. Applicant’s Name _____________________________________________________________________ Last Name First Name Nickname (Optional) Dear Teacher, Counselor, or Program Coordinator: The above named student is applying for admission to SWAG: Students With Academic Goals. If selected, the student will attend an intensive, 3 week SAT preparation course held this June and July. After you complete the recommendation, please return it to the student to submit. If you’d like it to remain confidential, you can give it to the student in a sealed envelope with your signature written across the seal. Please rate the student in the following categories: for sis t ba en No dgm u j ge era Av low Be ge era Av ge era Av ove l Ab na tio cep Ex Academic/Intellectual Ability 1 Writing/Speaking Ability 12 Willingness to Learn 1 Behavior in class, sports, etc. 1 Maturity 1 Responsibility 1 Write any additional comments below or attach a separate sheet. ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number or Email Address ___________________________________________________________ Position or Title ________________________________________________________________________ School or Organization __________________________________________________________________ Completing this form can be done on-line. Please print the completed form, sign and date it and either scan and email, fax or mail it to CAL SOAP of San Diego; Attn: SWAG 6735 Gifford Way, Room 14, San Diego, CA 92111 or E-mail to: Fax to: [email protected] or 858-569-1136, Attn: SWAG (Confirm arrival of fax by calling 858-569-1866) Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ________________
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