June 3 - July 19, 2002
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Monday, April 8, 2002.
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PROGRAM:
The eleventh summer session of LaPREP will welcome 30 first-year participants to join with about 25 returning second-year participants for a summer of intellectually stimulating work and fun on the campus of LSUS.
LaPREP is a two-summer enrichment program which identifies, encourages, and instructs competent middle and early high school students, preparing them to complete a college degree program, in math, science or engineering. With emphasis on abstract reasoning, problem solving, and technical writing skills, participants attend seven weeks of intellectually demanding classes and seminars, interspersed with field trips and recreation. Class assignments, laboratory projects and scheduled exams are integral parts of LaPREP.
The topics studied over two summer sessions include:
Students who successfully, complete two years of LaPREP are eligible to apply for LaPREP scholarships to attend LSUS as entering college freshman.
Students who successfully complete two years of LaPREP are eligible to apply for LSU Medical Center’s Jumpstart Program for high school students.
OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE:
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Each first-year applicant must
DEADLINES:
COSTS:
Since a significant number of LaPREP students come from low-income families, LaPREP charges no tuition or fees. LaPREP provides:
PROGRAM RESULTS:
LaPREP 2001 was attended by 55 students, including 30 first-year and 25 second-year
participants. Approximately 80% were minority students and 50% were female.
Evaluations contributed by the participants of the program, their parents, and by local and state
officials who have visited the program have shown the program to be highly successful.
Participant interest in attending college and majoring in math or science has greatly increased.
No former LaPREP participant has dropped out of high school, and all who have been eligible
have enrolled in college.
LaPREP has received honors both locally and nationally. Dr. Carlos Spaht, LaPREP founder and director, has received prestigious awards resulting for his work with LaPREP: The Jefferson
Award for outstanding contribution to public service; the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award,
the highest public service award offered nationally; and the White House Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, Engineering Mentoring. At the state and regional level, Dr.
Spaht has been awarded the Carnegie Foundation's Louisiana Professor of the Year award; the
LA/MS Mathematical Association of America's award for Distinguished Teaching of
Mathematics; and the Governor's Award of Excellence, all due in part to his work with LaPREP.
LaPREP has been recognized by the National Science Foundation, listing it in its directory of enrichment programs; the Mathematical Association of America, praising it for its contribution
to mathematics in Louisiana. In addition, the Shreveport City Council passed a resolution
applauding LaPREP "for making a positive impact on the lives of young people and for
contributing to the future prosperity of the community and the nation."
FACULTY:
Program faculty includes college, high school, and middle school teachers. Undergraduate math and science majors serve as program assistants.
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS WITHIN
THE PROGRAM:
Each student must:
Absences, misconduct, or grade average below 75% may be grounds for dismissal from the program.
Those who take LaPREP seriously are easily able to meet these standards. LaPREP spends over $1,400 per student per summer to conduct the program, yet participants and their families pay no tuition or fees of any kind. Please submit your application only if you are serious in your intentions to participate fully.
DATE, TIME AND LOCATION:
The Program runs for seven weeks during the summer. The schedule is as follows:
HOW TO APPLY:
For applications contact your math teacher, counselor, principal, or
Phone: (318) 797-5356 / 795-4258
Students successfully completing the first summer session with a 75% or better average are eligible for the second summer session in 2003.
(high CAT scores may be given special consideration),
Director of LaPREP
LSU-Shreveport
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115
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