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Revised 09-02-2019
Galveston College Honors Program
Application for Admission
Completed applications may be emailed to asanchez@gc.edu (highly suggested) or mailed or delivered
to: Dr. Ana Sanchez, Principal investigator, Galveston College Honors Program, 4015 Avenue Q, M-
300, Galveston, TX 77550
The STEM Honors Program at Galveston College is designed to enrich the educational
experience of the exceptional student. The STEM Honors Program seeks students who are either
academically gifted or that have a high potential to develop academic talent and who are highly
motivated.
In order to be considered for admission to the program, students must complete (only typed
forms will be accepted) and submit an application, recommendation form, writing sample
and high school and/or college transcripts. Transcripts should be sent directly to the STEM
Honors Program Director.
General Information
Date:
Name: GC ID#:
Email: Phone: (Cell):
Address: Birthday (mo/day/yr) / /
Expected Galveston College Graduation: Fall / Spring / Summer Year
Do you intend to transfer to a 4-yr University or College? Yes No
If yes, to which school(s)?
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1.
Evidence of Academic Potential
High School: Date of graduation (mo/yr) /
High School GPA: Fill in HS GPA only if you do not have a college transcript.
If Applicable: College GPA:
Are you a full time or part time student at Galveston College?
Awards/Honors (high school and/or college):
2.
Answer the following questions (you can add extra page/s if needed)
a.
Why are you interested in the Galveston College Honors Program?
b.
Why would you be a good fit at GC Honors Program?
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Please take great care in answering the questions.
Responses are given serious consideration.
3.
Letters of recommendation (2):
Please have two letters of recommendation from people familiar with your academic ability
(e.g., teachers, advisors, faculty) sent to the STEM HONORS Program Director, Dr. Ana
Sanchez. List below the names of those people from whom we should expect letters. If you
would like recommendation form sent to your teachers, please let us know.
1. Course:
2. Course:
4.
Transcripts:
Attach your high school transcripts and/or your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to
this application.
5.
Other evidence that will show intellectual potential:
Describe or submit any other information that you think might assist the STEM Honors Program
Director in making a decision about your application.
________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________
I hereby attest that to the best of my knowledge the information contained in this application is
true and accurate.
Signature Date
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Demographic Information: This information is collected for statistical purposes and to better
match students to scholarship opportunities. Completing this section is OPTIONAL and will not
impact your application.
Gender: Male Female No Answer
Hispanic / Latino: Defined as a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central
American, and other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.
Hispanic or Latino _ Not Hispanic nor Latino
Race / Ethnicity: Check all that apply
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Other:
Are you a first generation college student? Yes No
A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parent(s) / legal guardian(s) have
not completed a bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university. This means that you and
your siblings are the first in your family to attend a four-year college/university to attain a
bachelor's degree.
Are you an International Student? Yes
origin
No If yes, country of
Are you a veteran? Yes No
Do you work? Yes No If yes, hours/week
Equal Access/Equal Opportunity
It is the policy of Galveston College to provide equal opportunities without regard to age, race,
color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, genetic information or veteran status.
This policy extends to employment, admission, and all programs and activities supported by
Galveston College. Inquiries concerning equal opportunity may be directed to the Title IX
Coordinator (Coordinator of Human Resources).