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RONALD MCNAIR POST-BACCALAUREATE ACHIEVEMENT
PROGRAM FOR UNDERGRADUATES

The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program prepares students from first-generation/low-income backgrounds, as well as underrepresented students for potential admission to graduate programs leading to the completion of a doctoral degree.  Students have the opportunity to serve as a Teaching Assistant in an Intellectual Heritage course, conduct an original research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor, participate in GRE preparation classes, and attend graduate school preparation seminars.  Students also present their research at various conferences and participate in a graduate school visitation program. 

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online applications are currently NOT ACCEPTED. All applications are to be SUBMITTED BY HAND ONLY.

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I. APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name (First) (Last)
Permanent Address

City

 State

                   Zip   
Permanent Phone Number SSN#
Local address

City

State                    Zip   
Local Phone Number (Home) (Cell)
Parent/Guardian Address
Emergency Contact: Name Relationship Phone #
Sex: Male Female  
Date of Birth  
Temple Email  
Race/Ethnicity: African American
Asian-American/Pacific Islander
Latino/Latino American
Native American/Alaskan
Caucasian
Other
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen  Permanent Resident  Other
     
     
II. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
     

Institution

(List high school and Colleges attended)

 

 Location

 

FROM-TO

 

Credits Earned

   

    G.P.A

 

G.P.A. in Major

 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

 Phila., PA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anticipated Graduation Date:

Semester: Year:
SAT scores: M: V:
Undergraduate Major(s) Minor(s):
Proposed Graduate School Major/Discipline 
List any previous research experience (including name of program, institution, faculty member or advisor, and research title).

Please attach a resume listing your academic and extracurricular awards, honors, and scholarships you have received. Also include the academic/campus organizations and activities in which you hold membership or participate, as well as work/volunteer experience, and other relevant information.

     

Check any of the following programs in which you are, or have, participated (if the program was not at Temple, please list include the name of the institution):

Educational Services Component
Act 101
Student Support Services Program
Upward Bound
University Honors Program

Talent Search

Gear Up
Academic Department Honors Program
Alliance for Minority Participation
Learning Communities
Summer Research Opportunity Program

Math Science Upward Bound

Others

How did you first learn of the McNair Program? (If from a professor, please give name and department.)
     
     
III. FAMILY INFORMATION
Did you apply for financial aid for the 2002-2003 school year?    Yes No
     

For financial aid purposes, are you considered dependent or independent?  If dependent, complete Section A below; if independent complete Section B below.

 

A
(Dependent Student)

How many people live in your parents' household, including yourself?    

Did your parents file a federal income tax return for 2002?
Yes No


If yes, what was their taxable income?
$


If no, place a “0” on line for taxable income.

IRS form 1040-Line 37 $  

IRS form 1040A-Line 22 $

IRS form 1040EZ-Line 5 $


 

 

B
(Independent Student)

Did your parents claim you on their 2002 tax return?         Yes No

If yes, complete section A across.

How many people live in your household, including yourself?    

Did you file a federal income tax return for 2002?
Yes No


If yes, what was their taxable income?
$


If no, place a “0” on line for taxable income.

IRS form 1040-Line 37 $  

IRS form 1040A-Line 22 $

IRS form 1040EZ-Line 5 $

 

 

     

You must submit a copy of your 2002 Federal Tax Return, along with your FAFSA (due March 1, 2004.  If you did not file taxes for the year 2002, attach proof of income for that year.

A
(Dependent Student)

Does your family receive assistance from any of the following sources?

 

Aid to Families with Department Children

Yes No
Social Security Yes No
Veterans' Benefits Yes No
Food Stamps Yes No
Unemployment Compensation Yes No
Other

 

 

B
(Independent Student)

Does your family receive assistance from any of the following sources?

 

Aid to Families with Department Children Yes No
Social Security Yes No
Veterans' Benefits Yes No
Food Stamps Yes No
Unemployment Compensation Yes No
Other

Please indicate your parents’ level of educational achievement.

Educational Attainment of Mother:  
Highest Grade completed:  
College Degree Earned, if Any:  
     
Educational Attainment of Father:  
Highest Grade completed:  
College Degree Earned, if Any:  
     
Additional Family Background (optional):  
What is your marital status?  
Number of children  
     
IV. RECOMMENDATIONS: Attached to this application are two recommendation forms. Both recommendations must be from faculty. Each member is required to send the form directly to the McNair Program Office. In the space below, please list the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of your recommenders.
Recommender 1:    

Name 

Title

Department Name

Phone Number

Recommender 2:    

Name

Title

Department Name

Phone Number

Recommender 3:    

Name

Title

Department Name

Phone Number

     
V. PERSONAL STATEMENT: On a separate sheet of paper, please explain your career and academic goals, and how you see participation in the McNair program as a means to fulfilling these goals.  Your statement should be typed on a maximum of two pages.

     

My signature below indicates that, to the best of my knowledge, the information given on this application is true and accurate.  Additionally, I authorize Temple University’s offices, including the Office of Student Financial Services, Registrar, Academic Advising, and Dead of Students, to provide the McNair Program with information about my financial and academic status.

Signature (Please type your name)
Date (Please type the date)

                 

 

 
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