  To apply for admission, please complete the following steps. Your application will be reviewed and admission determined based on the following:
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All application materials must be submitted electronically to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Before submitting your application materials: Talk with you academic advisor and get their approval (if necessary at your college) to study off campus. You should also talk to your advisor to understand how your Beam Reach credits will transfer and what you need to do to apply to study off campus- especially in relation to registration, housing, financial aid, and study abroad/away procedures. Application Procedure: All application materials must be submitted electronically to Tracy Smith ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ). Have your letters of recommendation submitted directly to Tracy Smith. Application Materials Required: 1. Application Form: Fill out the Beam Reach application form, available in PDF format. 2. Resume Tell us about your past experience: work, volunteer, otherwise 3. Transcripts Unofficial electronic versions from all colleges you have attended high school ONLY if you have completed less than two years of college 4 Letters of Recommendation- please do not use a friend or relative academic reference- this person should be acquainted with your recent academic performance personal reference- this person should be familiar with your character 5 Essay Compose a short essay (about 500 words or 1-2 pages) that addresses the following 3 questions. Make sure you proof-read, spell check, and grammar check your work. How did you learn about Beam Reach? Why does the research theme of this program interest you? What are your academic, career, and personal goals and how do you expect to further them at Beam Reach? Once we receive your complete application, including your reference letters, we will send you a confirmation email. Complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, which means the first qualified applicants are accepted. We review applications the first week of each month and send out responses by the end of each month. If you are accepted, you’ll receive an electronic registration packet with important dates and forms. If your application is declined you’ll also receive an email from us and we’ll let you know what you could do to improve your application. Remember, all materials must be submitted electronically. Contact us if you need technical support submitting your application. |
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