1. Summerbridge: High School Placement
Jacqueline Thompson

2. Applications: The Basics
Demographic Information
Parent Portion
Student Portion

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

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

5. 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?

6. 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?

7. 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

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

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

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

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

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

13. 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*