Application for Children's Book Project     Dear Writers,     Here, at last, is the application for summer. We've put a lot of thought into what to ask, and we hope that completing the application will not only prepare you for the summer and provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to the project, but will also be a learning experience in and of itself. Of course we also hope that you will find the application experience challenging and rewarding.     Please be aware that this application is serious business. Take your time. Be sure to respond to each question / prompt faithfully and completely. If you have any questions about anything relating to the application, please ask us.     As we review the applications, we will consider several things. One, is how much time and effort you put into the application process. The intense, deadline-oriented nature of this work necessitates a high level of commitment from you. When you sign this application, your signature will confirm your dedication to the project and to the team. In other words, this is a contract, which means that your signature is a promise.     Because this is important, we'd like to give you a substantial amount of time to complete the application. Your application is due on or before May 7.     Good Luck!         Part I: Personal Information     Name:     Date of Birth:     phone # where you can be reached:     phone # where a parent or guardian can be reached:     Expected date of graduation:     Part II: Writing and Ideas     1. Develop a character for the book. You should do this by a.) providing an outline / profile / sketch of the character AND b.) writing one new scene for the book in which we see this character in action. Your scene should be at least one paragraph long. (Please note, you may, if you like, use a character that you have already begun working on. If you choose this option please add new details to your character sketch.)     2. Develop a story for the book. It can be rough, but it should include a paragraph-long description of a setting and a plot outline. You may (but are not required) to structure your plot outline like this: a.) a few sentences describing an opening situation (i.e. crab at a restaurant) b.) triggering event (crab escapes boiling pot of water) c. rising action (crab goes to college) d. climax (crab discovers meaning of life in philosophy class) e. falling action (crab goes back to restaurant to extoll the virtues of higher education) f. and a closing situation (four years later -- group of crabs in caps and gowns discussing their new philosophies). Should you decide to outline your plot in some other way, that's fine, however you will still need to trace the "arc" of your plot. (Please note: There are tons of different ways to outline a plot. Trust your instincts and go with what feels right.)     Part III: Exploring your goal -- College     4. Why is it important to go to college?     5. Research at least one college that you think looks or sounds interesting. You may do this by visiting their web site or by consulting a resource book (we have several in the classroom). Please provide the following information (note: it is likely that we will ask you to share this information with your classmates):   a.) Name of school   b.) Location   c.) Year Founded   d.) # of students   e.) Majors offered and most popular majors (if available)   f.) Average GPA   g.) Average SAT   h.) Cost   i.) % of students receiving financial aid   j.) Average student-teacher ratio   k.) a list of extracurricular activities that appeal to you.     6.) Please write one paragraph describing why you are / are not considering applying to this school.     Part IV: Teamwork     7.) Describe your participation and contribution to the group thus far.     8.) Write one paragraph describing what it takes to make a team work.     9.) How do you see yourself contributing to the book project this summer? What are you most interested in doing?     Part V: Feedback     10.) Tell us any ideas you have regarding the project. Please be as specific as possible.     11.) Please identify any concerns that you have regarding the project. Again, be specific.     Your Signature:____________________________________________ Date:_______________     Signature of Parent /Guardian: ________________________________ Date:_______________     Topic A (freshman):   Semesters AFTER Spring 2003:   Describe a significant setback, challenge or opportunity in your life     Semesters PRIOR to Summer 2003:   Describe a challenge to which you have successfully responded.   What did you learn about yourself as you responded to this challenge?   Describe a challenge you anticipate facing in any aspect of college life.   On the basis of what you learned from your earlier response, how do you expect to deal with this challenge?     Topic A (transfer/transient/readmit):   Statement of Purpose:   If your major is Business, Communication, or Engineering, you may choose to submit a statement of purpose in order to explain any extenuating circumstances that you feel may affect your application and which are not readily apparent from your academic record. The statement of purpose is not meant to be a listing of accomplishments in high school unless this information is recent and applicable to your area of study. This is your opportunity to address the admissions committee directly - to let us know more about you as an individual in a manner that simple statistics cannot convey.     Topic B (freshman):   Semesters AFTER Spring 2003:   Describe how you, as a student, are a good match with us as a learning community. How will your individual characteristics lead you to make a contribution to our campus?     Semesters PRIOR to Summer 2003:     Describe and evaluate one experience that significantly influenced your academic interests. The experience might be a high school course, a job, a relationship, or an extracurricular activity. Be sure to explain how this experience led to your setting the goals you now have for yourself, and why you think the academic program for which you are applying will help you to reach those goals.     Topic B (transfer/transient/readmit):   If you are applying as a readmit applicant and were suspended for academic reason, describe briefly any actions you have taken to improve your academic capabilities and give reason why you should be readmitted. If you are applying as a nondegree seeking or postbaccalaureate applicant, briefly describe the specific objectives you wish to accomplish if admitted, including the courses desired.     Topic C (all application types):   What additional personal information do you wish to be considered in our decision? for example:     1. exceptional hardship, temporary failure or personal experience that has shaped your abilities or academic credentials   2. personal responsibilities   3. exceptional achievements or special talents such as poetry, artwork, bilingual proficiency etc.   4. educational goals and choice of major   5. ways you have associated with the University Submit documentation and persons to contact for verification if appropriate.

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