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Summer Programs 2010 Application Instructions Common Application for Summer Programs & Summer Study Abroad

Dear Applicant, Please read all information carefully and follow application instructions. An application for admission to any program will not be considered until ALL materials have been received. We encourage students to contact our office to follow up on their application and to complete their application as soon as possible. While admission is on a rolling basis, early application is encouraged as spaces for these programs and classes are limited.

IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the application is completed and parts have been received in our office

(including application fee, current transcript, Form A, essays, recommendations B, C and D, etc.)

> If you attended one of our on-campus programs LAST summer (2009) and wish to apply to the SAME on-campus program, submit Application Form A (including course selection sheet, if applicable), application fee, a current transcript showing at least one marking period from this academic year, and a graded English paper (essay/composition) from this academic year (no teacher or school recommendations are needed). If applying to a DIFFERENT program than you attended last year (2009), then submit all parts of the application.

> If you have applied, or are in the process of applying, for the regular academic year at Choate, please contact us for instructions. You may not have to submit all parts of our summer application; we will advise you.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS • Step 1:

FORM A (Student Information) Fill in all the blanks and supply all information requested. Attach the following:

> COURSE SELECTION FORM – Submit only if applying to Academic Enrichment both High School and Middle School, Math Workshops, or Science Workshops.

> APPLICATION FEE - Include the non-refundable $60.00 application fee. Checks should be made payable to Choate Rosemary Hall and must be in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank. We can now accept MasterCard and Visa credit cards for the application fee. Please call the office for instructions, (203) 697-2365.

> SUMMER STUDY ABROAD APPLICANTS ONLY – Please submit an essay describing your interests, activities, honors, and experiences and indicate reasons why you wish to attend the abroad program.

> PERSONAL STATEMENT (On-Campus Program Applicants Only) – Choose one topic and write (without help) a 200-300 word essay in English: What do you hope to accomplish this summer and why do you think Choate Summer Programs

can help you? Write about an experience or a special person that has had a significant impact on your life and

why. Tell us about yourself and your reasons for applying to Choate Summer Programs.

> GRADED ESSAY (writing sample) - (On-Campus Program Applicants Only) Submit one graded essay/composition written in English with teacher comments for all programs, with the exception of two graded essays/compositions written in English with teacher comments if applying to The Writing Workshop, or the English Language Institute (either Middle School or High School level).

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•Step 2:

FORM B (School Recommendation) Fill in your name, grade, and program name and give to your guidance counselor, adviser, principal, or school head for

completion.

> Have your school attach a CURRENT TRANSCRIPT that shows at least one 2009-2010 marking period. •Step 3:

FORM C (Teacher Recommendation) Fill in your name, grade, and program name and give to your current English teacher.

Exceptions: > If applying to the Math/Science Institute for Girls, give this form to your current science teacher. > If applying to the Summer Study Abroad, give this form to your current language teacher. •Step 4:

FORM D (Teacher Recommendation) Fill in your name, grade, and program name and give to a current academic teacher of your choice, but NOT the teacher

that fills out Form C.

Exceptions: > High School Enrichment: If you are selecting a math course give this form to your current math teacher. > Middle School Enrichment: If you are selecting a math course give this form to your current math teacher. > Math Workshops: If you are selecting a math course, give this form to your current math teacher. > Science Workshops: If you are selecting a science course, give this form to your current science teacher. > Math/Science Institute for Girls: Give this form to your current math teacher. > Summer Study Abroad: No need to submit Form D

Summer Study Abroad Contact Information Carol S. Chen-Lin Anne Armour Nancy Burress

Summer Program in China Summer Program in France Summer Program in Spain [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

International Students: Please have your school include an English translation of your transcript and your school’s grading system. If you have recently taken the TOEFL or any other standardized English test (i.e SLEP), please forward your scores with your application. If you are applying to any program other than the English Language Institute, a TOEFL score is required. To be admitted, your TOEFL score must be 550 or above on a paper-based test, 213 on a computer test, or 80 on an Internet based test.

A NOTE TO THOSE APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID:

Please call (203) 697-2365, fax (203) 697-2519, or visit www.choate.edu/summerprograms to obtain the 2010 Financial Aid Application. Financial Aid Application, in addition to this completed student application, must be completed and submitted with all supporting 2009 IRS documentation before the student’s application will be reviewed for an admission decision. Submitting your 2008 IRS/tax forms does NOT meet our requirement; the application would not be considered complete if the 2008 forms are submitted. Financial Aid funds are limited and awarded on a first-come, first served basis, so we encourage early application. Because of limited funds, Financial Aid is limited to U.S. residents filing an IRS Income Tax Return. Summer Study Abroad offers no Financial Aid to families.

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Choate Rosemary Hall Common Application for Summer Programs & Summer Study Abroad 2010

SCHOOL RECOMMENDATION

Phone (203) 697-2365 333 Christian Street Fax (203) 697-2519 Wallingford, CT 06492

[email protected] www.choate.edu/summerprograms

Please print or type.

TO THE APPLICANT: Fill in your name and check the program to which you are applying. Then give this form to your guidance counselor, adviser, principal, or head of school for completion. To ensure confidentiality, the form must be placed in an envelope that will be sealed and signed across the seal by the school official. When the school official returns the signed and sealed envelope to you, mail it to Choate Rosemary Hall Summer Programs. If your home school policy requires that credentials be sent directly to the Summer Programs Office by the school, the school may fax this directly to us or the student should provide a properly addressed and stamped envelope to the school official. Applicant’s Name: Grade: I am applying to the following Choate Rosemary Hall Summer Programs:

High School Programs Middle School Programs Writing Workshop (for students entering grades 9-12) (for students entering grades 7-8) (for students entering grades 7-12)

June 27- July 30, 2010: June 27- July 30, 2010: Academic Enrichment Academic Enrichment *Writing Workshop, Session I John F. Kennedy ’35 Inst. in Govt. Math/Science Institute for Girls *Writing Workshop, Session II English Language Institute English Language Institute

*Math Workshops, Session I Summer Study Abroad (grades 10-12) *Math Workshops, Session II *SESSION DATES for 2-week programs: Summer in China 6/24 – 7/30/2010 *Science Workshops, Session I Session I: June 27 – July 9 Summer in France 6/20 – 7/25/2010 *Science Workshops, Session II Session II: July 11 - July 23 Summer in Spain 6/20 – 7/28/2010 TO THE SCHOOL OFFICIAL (guidance counselor, adviser, principal, or head of school): Please complete this form for the above-named student. Enclose the form and a current transcript, showing at least one marking period from the 2009–2010 academic year. To ensure confidentiality, seal and sign across the sealed flap, and return the envelope to the applicant. If home school policy requires that credentials be sent directly to the Summer Programs Office by the school, the school may fax this directly to Choate Summer Programs or the student should provide a properly addressed and stamped envelope to the school official.

ENCLOSE A CURRENT TRANSCRIPT The above named student has been a student here since (mo/yr) , and will graduate in 20 .

How many students are there in the student’s entire grade?

If available, please give the candidate’s rank in class.

The student is in what type of class? (check one) Honors Advanced Standard Level Classes are not sectioned

If the student’s first language is not English, please check one in each of the following: Written English: Excellent Good Fair Poor Spoken English: Excellent Good Fair Poor

The Choate Rosemary Hall Summer Programs are challenging programs that attract strong students who have demonstrated the ability to succeed. Your candid evaluation of this candidate’s attitude and promise of success in a demanding program, as well as his or her ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the community (or to the cohesiveness of the Summer Abroad group, if applicable), is greatly appreciated.

Please use the space below (or additional sheets of paper) to comment.

Bw Please place check marks at the points that represent your evaluation of the student in comparison to other students in his or her age group.

One of the top few I have ever worked with

EXCELLENT (top 10% this year)

GOOD (Above Average)

AVERAGE

BELOW

AVERAGE

NO BASIS

FOR JUDGMENT

Academic Achievement

Honesty/Integrity

Concern for others

Commitment to excellence

Overall evaluation as a student

Overall evaluation as a person

What are the first three words that come to mind to describe this student? How long have you known the applicant; in what relationship? Would we be able to make a more informed decision by speaking with you personally? Yes No

Type of school: Public Parochial Private

School Name

Mailing Address

School Phone ( )

School Fax ( )

Name (Please print)

Signature

Administrative Position

Email Address

Enclose a current transcript (from this 2009 – 2010 academic year) with this form, and place in a sealed envelope, signing across the seal to ensure confidentiality, or fax directly to Choate Summer Programs .

Thank you for completing this form.

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Choate Rosemary Hall Common Application for Summer Programs & Summer Study Abroad 2010

TEACHER RECOMMENDATION



Please print or type. TO THE APPLICANT: Fill in your name and check the program to which you are applying. Then give this form and an envelope to your current English teacher for completion. To ensure confidentiality, the form must be placed in an envelope that will be sealed and signed across the seal by the teacher. When the teacher returns the signed and sealed envelope to you, mail it to Choate Rosemary Hall Summer Programs. If your home school policy requires that credentials be sent directly to the Summer Programs Office by the school, the school may fax this directly to us or the student should provide a properly addressed and stamped envelope to the school official.

EXCEPTION: If applying to the Math/Science Institute for Girls, give this form to your current science teacher. EXCEPTION: If applying to the Summer Study Abroad, give this form to your current language teacher. Applicant’s Name: Grade: I am applying to the following Choate Rosemary Hall Summer Programs:


June 27- July 30, 2010: June 27- July 30, 2010: Academic Enrichment Academic Enrichment *Writing Workshop, Session I John F. Kennedy ’35 Inst. in Govt. Math/Science Institute for Girls *Writing Workshop, Session II English Language Institute English Language Institute

*Math Workshops, Session I Summer Study Abroad (grades 10-12) *Math Workshops, Session II *SESSION DATES for 2-week programs: Summer in China 6/24 – 7/30/2010 *Science Workshops, Session I Session I: June 27 – July 9 Summer in France 6/20 – 7/25/2010 *Science Workshops, Session II Session II: July 11 - July 23 Summer in Spain 6/20 – 7/28/2010 TO THE TEACHER: Please complete this form for the above-named student. Enclose the form in an envelope provided by the student. To ensure confidentiality, seal and sign across the sealed flap, and return the envelope to the applicant. If home school policy requires that credentials be sent directly to the Summer Programs Office by the school, the school may fax this directly to Choate Summer Programs or the student should provide a properly addressed and stamped envelope to the school official.



The Choate Rosemary Hall Summer Programs are challenging programs that attract strong students who have demonstrated the ability to succeed. Your candid evaluation of this candidate’s attitude and promise of success in a demanding program, as well as his or her ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the community (or to the cohesiveness of the Summer Abroad group, if applicable), is greatly appreciated.


Cw Please place check marks at the points that represent your evaluation of the student in comparison to other students in his or her age group.




AVERAGE

BELOW

AVERAGE

NO BASIS

FOR JUDGMENT


Intellectual curiosity

Honesty/Integrity


Maturity (relative to age)

Concern for others

Creativity

Independence

Ability to adjust

Emotional stability

Responsibility

Effort/Determination

Overall evaluation as a student

Overall evaluation as a person

What are the first three words that come to mind to describe this student? How long have you known the applicant; in what relationship? Would we be able to make a more informed decision by speaking with you personally? Yes No


School Name

Mailing Address

School Phone ( )

School Fax ( )

Name (Please print)

Signature

Subject taught

Email Address


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Choate Rosemary Hall Application for Summer Programs 2010

TEACHER RECOMMENDATION



Please print or type. TO THE APPLICANT: Fill in your name and check the program to which you are applying. Then give this form and an envelope to a teacher of your choice - but not to the teacher that filled out Form C. To ensure confidentiality, the form must be placed in an envelope that will be sealed and signed across the seal by the teacher. When the teacher returns the signed and sealed envelope to you, mail it to Choate Rosemary Hall Summer Programs. If your home school policy requires that credentials be sent directly to the Summer Programs Office by the school, the school may fax this directly to us or the student should provide a properly addressed and stamped envelope to the school official.

EXCEPTIONS: High School Enrichment: If you are selecting a math course give this form to your current math teacher. Middle School Enrichment: If you are selecting a math course give this form to your current math teacher. Math Workshop: Give this form to your current math teacher. Science Workshop: Give this form to your current science teacher. Math/Science Institute for Girls: Give this form to your current math teacher. Summer Study Abroad: No need to submit Form D.

Applicant’s Name: Grade: I am applying to the following Choate Rosemary Hall Summer Programs:


June 27- July 30, 2010: June 27- July 30, 2010: Academic Enrichment Academic Enrichment *Writing Workshop, Session I John F. Kennedy ’35 Inst. in Govt. Math/Science Institute for Girls *Writing Workshop, Session II English Language Institute English Language Institute – MS

*Math Workshops, Session I *Math Workshops, Session II *SESSION DATES for 2-week programs:

*Science Workshops, Session I Session I: June 27 – July 9 *Science Workshops, Session II Session II: July 11 - July 23 TO THE TEACHER: Please complete this form for the above-named student. Enclose the form in an envelope provided by the student. To ensure confidentiality, seal and sign across the sealed flap, and return the envelope to the applicant. If home school policy requires that credentials be sent directly to the Summer Programs Office by the school, the school may fax this directly to Choate Summer Programs or the student should provide a properly addressed and stamped envelope to the school official.



The Choate Rosemary Hall Summer Programs are challenging programs that attract strong students who have demonstrated the ability to succeed. Your candid evaluation of this candidate’s attitude and promise of success in a demanding program, as well as his or her ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the community, is greatly appreciated.


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Please place check marks at the points that represent your evaluation of the student in comparison to other students in his or her age group.




AVERAGE

BELOW

AVERAGE

NO BASIS

FOR JUDGMENT


Intellectual curiosity

Honesty/Integrity


Maturity (relative to age)

Concern for others

Creativity

Independence

Ability to adjust

Emotional stability

Responsibility

Effort/Determination

Overall evaluation as a

student

Overall evaluation as a person What are the first three words that come to mind to describe this student? How long have you known the applicant; in what relationship? Would we be able to make a more informed decision by speaking with you personally? Yes No


School Name

Mailing Address

School Phone ( )

School Fax ( )

Name (Please print)

Signature

Subject taught

Email Address


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