SUMMER COLLEGE AT CALDWELL
Summer College at Caldwell (SCAC) is a program designed for current high school juniors will be seniors in the fall of 2012 (Class of 2013) that provides the opportunity to earn three college credits while studying science, medicine and math. This unique opportunity also incorporates SAT test taking strategies, academic field trips, and a taste of the college experience, with students meeting new friends while living on the Caldwell College campus. The program includes room and board, books, supplies and field trips.
Precollege Three-Credit Program
The three-week program, July 8 – 27, offers selected students the opportunity to experience courses taught by Caldwell College faculty in a small class environment. Students will
• Study biology, chemistry, environmental science and statistics
• Green reactions, Medicine and Vectors
• Participate in SAT test-taking strategy sessions
• Attend academic field trips, including the Thomas Edison Museum, Liberty Science Center and Meadowlands Environmental Center & Pontoon Ride. We’ve even found a way to incorporate math into a NJ Jackals baseball game that will be shared by students, and Caldwell College faculty and staff!
Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn three college credits that will transfer to most colleges and universities.
Students will have the opportunity to attend workshops, College 101, that will assist them in understanding the college search process including financial aid, scholarship exploration and career counseling. Parents/guardians will also be able to experience workshops about the college search and financial aid in a relaxed setting with other families who will also be going through this same process.
There is limited space in the program, so apply now
There is no cost to the student to participate in this program. Funding from the US Department of Education College Access Challenge Grant through the NJ Commission on Higher Education.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• Students interested in applying should meet the following criteria:
• U.S. citizen or legal resident
• New Jersey resident high school senior in the fall 2012
• First-generation college student (neither parent has earned a four-year college degree)
• 3.0 or above high school GPA
• Three years of high school science (including biology and chemistry) and three years of high school math (including algebra and geometry)
Program admission is determined through review of completed applications, essay, transcript and letter of recommendation from a science or math teacher or school counselor.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Summer College at Caldwell
AT ONE OF OUR INFORMATION SESSIONS
FEBRUARY 21 7:00PM • FEBRUARY 25 12:00PM
