TEXAS ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE



TEXAS ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OFFICE

PERSONAL INFORMATION SUMMARY – Class of 2021

YOUR Biographical Information

Legal Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Last First Middle Preferred Name Preferred Pronouns

UNT ID #: ____________________ Are you a US Citizen? _____ If not, nationality: __________________

(If you are applying for citizenship, please briefly describe where you are in the process.)

Cell Phone: ____________________ E-mail: ________________________________________

Area code Number Must be an address you will check frequently.

Date of Birth: __________________ Place Of Birth: ___________________________________________________________

City/Town State Country

Previous High School: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of School City/Town State

What is the primary language spoken in your home?

What languages, other than English, do you speak, read, or write fluently?

Have you ever lived in another country? If so, Where? When?

YOUR FAMILY:

Parent/Guardian 1 Name: ___________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Occupation: ________________________________________

Employer/business/organization: _________________________________________

College/university (undergraduate): _________________________________________________________________________________

Name Date Degree

College/university (graduate/professional): ___________________________________________________________________________

Name Date Degree

Parent/Guardian 2 Name: ________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Occupation: ________________________________________

Employer/business/organization: _________________________________________

College/university (undergraduate): _________________________________________________________________________________

Name Date Degree

College/university (graduate/professional): ___________________________________________________________________________

Name Date Degree

Please explain if there are any special circumstances regarding your parents of which I should be aware (i.e., one of your parents is deceased or if your parents are divorced or separated)?

Please list your siblings in order of age, oldest to youngest

Name Age M/F School Attended Occupation (if applicable)

NOTE: I AM REQUIRED BY LAW TO REPORT INSTANCES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE OR STALKING.

1. Briefly describe your relationship with your family. You may wish to consider the following questions: What common interests do you share with family members? How are you like or unlike each member of your family? What are your responsibilities at home?

2. Have there been events, circumstances, or experiences that have had a major impact in the last few years? (Examples include moving, accident, divorce, death, birth, etc.) Please explain.

FRIENDS

3. Describe your social life. Do you have a large circle of friends or a small circle? Do you do everything together, or just hang out infrequently?

PERSONAL and INTROSPECTION

4. Describe something you have read for your own enjoyment.

5. When you have free time, what do you most enjoy doing purely for yourself?

6. What do you consider to be your most outstanding personal strengths and/or personality traits?

7. Pick four items below and tell me about your favorites.

a. Favorite book:

b. Favorite food:

c. Favorite music:

d. Favorite movie:

e. Favorite keepsake:

f. Favorite quotation:

8. Pick any 3 of the following and write a paragraph or more (short answer essay of 200-400 words) to answer the question.

a. Tell me one story that you feel best describes who you are.

b. Describe one of your core values and tell me why it is so important to you.

c. Name one or two teachers who have made a difference for you and explain why.

d. Describe your background, where you were born, how you were raised, family members, family dynamics, and any important moments in growing up.

e. What do you wish you had more time for? Why?

f. What one or two issues in the nation or at TAMS distresses you the most? What have you done to address one of these issues?

SUMMER ACTIVITIES/WORK: (Jobs, Travel, Summer School)

9. This summer, my plans are (2020) -

10. Last Summer (2019): -

HIGH SCHOOL – 9th and 10th Grades

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

11. Please list all school and community activities in which you have participated while in high school. Use the following “Key Symbols” in completing this form. If you have held an office other than those listed, please give a brief description of the activity and duties performed. You may indicate an average of how many hours per week you have participated each year.

M – Member P – President VP – Vice President S – Secretary T – Treasurer Pu – Publicist W – Webmaster

Jr – Junior Officer V – Varsity JV – Junior Varsity F – Freshman C – Captain CC – Co-Captain ED – Editor in Chief

SE – Section Editor CH – Committee Chair Use Key Symbol in these columns under the appropriate year

Consider the following, but remember this is only a guide, NOT a complete list: Student Council,Yearbook, Key Club, Debate, Band, Choir, NHS, Dramatics, Sports, clubs

|9th |10th |SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY ACTIVITY |

|Sample |M |Student Council – Class President (9) 5 hrs/wk, Delegate (10) 3 hrs/wk |

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12. List outside of school activities during the 8-10th grade years. Please indicate any activities you pursue outside the immediate school community. Be specific as to the activity, length of time involved, hours per week, and the depth of your involvement. Examples include religious activity, scouting, volunteer work, political organizations, etc.

13. List all special awards, Honors, etc. that you received in grades 9, and 10. State what year you received the award and for what.

YOUR HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE AND PERFORMANCE

14. Describe an academic or intellectual experience that has been a highlight during 9th and 10th grade years. (Examples: a particular teacher, a class, a paper you wrote, a book you read, a project.)

15. If you could change one thing about your previous high school experience, what would it be? Why would you change it and how?

16. What do you believe to be your most important personal accomplishment while at your previous high school? (Can include community or church activity, etc.)

17. What was your favorite subject (academic/non-academic) and why?

TAMS PROGRAM EXPERIENCE

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

18. Please list all school and community activities in which you have participated while at TAMS. Use the following “Key Symbols” in completing this form. If you have held an office other than those listed, please give a brief description of the activity and duties performed. You may indicate an average of how many hours per week you have participated each year.

M – Member P – President VP – Vice President S – Secretary T – Treasurer Pu – Publicist W – Webmaster

Jr – Junior Officer V – Varsity JV – Junior Varsity F – Freshman C – Captain CC – Co-Captain ED – Editor in Chief

SE – Section Editor CH – Committee Chair Use Key Symbol in these columns under the appropriate year

Consider the following, but remember this is only a guide, NOT a complete list: Student Council, Ion, Yearbook, MHA, Dull Roar, NHS, Dramatics, Sports, HOPE, HOSA JETS, etc.

|1st year |2nd year |SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY ACTIVITY |

|Sample |CH |HOPE –(1)–volunteer Habitat 2 hrs/month, CH (2), Habitat, 1.5 hours/week |

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19. List outside of school activities during your time at TAMS. Please indicate any activities you pursue outside the immediate TAMS community. Be specific as to the activity, length of time involved, hours per week, and the depth of your involvement. Examples include religious activity, scouting, volunteer work, political organizations, etc.

20. List all special awards, Honors, etc. that you received at TAMS. State when you received the award and for what.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PERFORMANCE

21. Describe an academic or intellectual experience that has been a highlight at TAMS. (Examples: a particular teacher, a class, a paper you wrote, a book you read, a project.)

22. What do you choose to learn on your own? Please consider interests pursued beyond classroom assignments. What do your choices show about your interests and the way you like to learn?

23. Looking back, what have you enjoyed most about TAMS?

24. What have you enjoyed least?

25. What do you believe to be your most important personal accomplishment while at TAMS? (Can include community or church activity, etc.)

26. What is your favorite class (academic/non-academic) and why?

27. With what subject have you had the most difficulty? What were the circumstances? Is there anything in your transcript that you think warrants clarification? (An example might be a serious or extended illness or a major event in the family) If yes, please explain.

28. What would you identify as your major weakness as a student? How have you worked to address that weakness?

OTHER INFORMATION:

29. Other information about you that will be useful in making an accurate appraisal of you for college admissions (long illnesses, unusual circumstances in school or home which may have affected your education either favorably or unfavorably, etc.) or any other relevant remarks.

30. Have you discussed college plans with your family? Do you or your family have any special concerns about the college search for you? Are they placing any limitations on your search?

College Preferences

Please consider the college/university characteristics that you feel would best meet your needs. Indicate all that apply, and feel free to add explanations or comments.

Size of Undergraduate Population

Small (Under 2500) Medium (2501-7500) Large (7501-12,500) Very Large (15,000+)

Location of Campus

Texas New England South Southeast Coast Midwest Western States California Outside the US Warm weather only Want to try the cold No preference

Price Range

Not important State School In-state State School Out-of-state Private

Academic Program

School Type

Liberal Arts Engineering/Science Business State University Fine Arts

Tentative Major: _____________________

Tentative Career Choice: _______________________

Are there any non-academic considerations you feel are important? (Greek life, sports, study abroad, etc.)

Do you have any specific colleges in mind? If so, please mention them and explain why you think they are appropriate for you. (Remember that you will be limited to 15 schools for your applications.)

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