san antonio prefreshman engineering program (sa prep)
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San Antonio Prefreshman Engineering Program (SA PREP)
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Why attend? Inspire your imaginationExperience college lifeAchieve your goalsDevelop problem
solving skillsExplore careersMake new friendsPrepare for your futureSharpen your math
skills
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Where is PREP held? (anticipated sites)• UTSA (Main & Downtown)• Northwest Vista College• Palo Alto College• Northeast Lakeview College• St. Philip’s College-Southwest Campus
Year 1 Campuses
• San Antonio College• Texas A&M University-San Antonio• Our Lady of the Lake University • Northeast Lakeview College
Year 2 Campuses
• St. Mary’s UniversityYear 3
Campus
• UTSA Main CampusYear 4 Campus
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Program begins on Monday, June 13 - Thursday, July 28, 2016; Monday – Thursday
Field trips scheduled on one of the Fridays during the session
Times vary by campus, an average day is from 6-7 hours, plus homework
What are the PREP dates & times?
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What courses will I study?Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 All Years
Logic and its Applications to Mathematics
Introduction to Engineering
Algebraic Structures
Introduction to Physics
Introduction to Probability & Statistics
Introduction to Technical Writing
Computer Science
Advanced Science & Engineering (such as Water Science, Nanotechnology, or Cyber Security)
Problem Solving
Career Awareness
Research & Study
Field Trips and Special Events
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Engineering & Problem Solving Days
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Engineering Design Challenges
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37 Years Of Academic Excellence
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Fun Educational Field Trips
SAWS “Rain to Drain”
The Meadows Center (formerly Aquarena
Center)
NASA – JSC Houston
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas
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What is the cost? No tuition or fees are
charged to students from sponsoring school districts; $300 otherwise
If eligible, you may receive free lunch daily and free or reduced bus fares
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Will I receive High School Credit?
Students receive one high school elective credit for each summer of PREP successfully completed
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Requirements:Students in grades 6 & 7
Parental permission A 90 in current math, science and English
class (85 or better if in honors or advanced placement)
Recommendation from a math teacher and a counselor, science or English teacher
Essay: Why I Want to Participate in PREP Satisfactory conduct grades (no N or U)
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Requirements:Students in grades 8, 9 & 10
Parental permission An 85 in current math, science and English class (80 or
better if in honors or advanced placement) Recommendation from a math teacher and a counselor,
science or English teacher Essay: Why I Want to Participate in PREP Satisfactory conduct grades (no N or U) Students in the 11th grade are admitted with special
permission only.
Grade 12 students (graduating seniors) are
not eligible to attend.
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Application TimelineNovember - January Mid-March - April Mon., June 13, 2016 -
Thurs., July 28, 2016
Submit Complete Application
Acceptance packet mailed to student
PREP Opening Day – Closing Ceremony
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Be part of a special group of students!
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Contact InformationApplication Deadline: January 30, 2016
The University of Texas at San AntonioPrefreshman Engineering Program
501 W. César E. Chávez Blvd.San Antonio, TX 78207
Telephone: (210) 458-2060Fax: (210) 458-2061
Visit and Apply Online at:
www.prep-usa.org