University Program Information Night October 29, :00PM Ramapo High School

University Program Overview  Specialized Sequence of Electives  Allow for participation in athletics, co- curricular activities and academics  Two programs at Indian Hills and one at Ramapo

Ramapo UP Program  Engineering and Design

Indian Hills UP Programs  International Studies and Business  Science, Medicine and Research

Overall Criteria  Expressed interest and commitment to program  Academic grades of “B” or higher in middle school  Teacher and Counselor recommendations

Application Process  Same application for all UP programs  Indicate 1 st and 2 nd choice on the application  Application available on our website

Application includes: Student Information:  Student data  Student essay  Statement of parental endorsement Deadline: December 3, 2013

Follow up to Application  Curriculum Office will contact middle schools after student applications are received.  Information provided by middle schools: o Teacher recommendations o Counselor recommendation o Academic transcript and standardized test scores

Decisions  Applications are reviewed by a Selection Committee.  Decisions will be mailed during the week of February 3, 2014

November 12Fr anklin Avenue Middle School November 13 Eisenhower Middle School November 14 Valley Middle School

Format for evening  Application Process  Science Medicine and Research  International Studies and Business  Engineering and Design  Cider and Donuts in Cafeteria

General University Program Questions? Contact the Curriculum Office for additional Information: Beverly MacKay Ext