Summerbridge: High School Placement Jacqueline Thompson 415-447-5810 Jacqueline.thompson@sfuhs.org

Applications: The Basics Demographic Information Parent Portion Student Portion

Demographic Information Student Birth Date Citizenship Ethnicity Current School Previous Schools Sibling Information Parent Information: current job, education

Anything else we should know? Parent Portion Why this school? Why your child? Anything else we should know?

Why this school? Why did you decide to apply to...? What do you hope your child gains from this school? What do you hope your child will accomplish by going here?

Why your child? Describe your child as an individual. What are your child's strengths and weaknesses? Has your child experienced any personal setbacks or difficult challenges in recent years?

Anything else? Medical History Academic Accommodations Family Story What should schools know in order to help your child succeed? Academic Accommodations Medical History Family Story

Clear Structure & Progression Essays and Statements Tell a Story Clear Structure & Progression Strong Conclusion

What makes an effective statement? DO DON’T Focus on yourself Rush to submit Overstate Be Honest Be Thorough Show, Don't Tell

Student Portion Short Answer & Quick Takes Essay Extracurricular Activities Short Answer & Quick Takes

Extracurricular Activities Softball Badminton, etc Summerbridge! Modern dance Painting Flute Reading Creative writing Bug collecting Hobbies Performing/Visual Art Sports Other activities or programs

Quick Takes Describe yourself in 3 words. Role Model Favorite Book or Movie Greatest invention of all time Dream Job Quick Takes

What factors contributed to your decision to apply to UHS? Short Answer Focus on one of your activities and discuss what you have gained from your involvement. What factors contributed to your decision to apply to UHS? *Special Projects*