san antonio prefreshman engineering program (sa prep)
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San Antonio Prefreshman Engineering Program (SA PREP)
1979
Why attend? Inspire your imaginationExperience college lifeAchieve your goalsDevelop problem
solving skillsExplore careersMake new friendsPrepare for your futureSharpen your math
skills
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
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?
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
Engineering & Problem Solving Days
Engineering Design Challenges
37 Years Of Academic Excellence
Fun Educational Field Trips
SAWS “Rain to Drain”
The Meadows Center (formerly Aquarena
Center)
NASA – JSC Houston
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas
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
Will I receive High School Credit?
Students receive one high school elective credit for each summer of PREP successfully completed
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)
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.
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
Be part of a special group of students!
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
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