DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION FOR

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1 DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION FOR Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Exercise Physiology Latin American Studies Law Marine Geology DEADLINE NOVEMBER 1

2 CONTENTS Application Instructions 1 Application Checklist 2 Dual-Degree Programs Supplemental Application 3 Life Experiences 5 Mailing Address: Office of Admission University of Miami P.O. Box Coral Gables, FL Physical Address: Office of Admission, University of Miami Ashe Administration Building 1252 Memorial Drive Coral Gables, FL University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action university Dual-Degree Program Application

3 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Applying to the Dual-Degree Programs requires two separate application processes: A) Applying for undergraduate admission to the University of Miami via the Common Application, and B) Applying for admission to the Dual-Degree Program 1. If you have not already done so, complete and submit electronically the Common Application. Note: you must submit an application to be eligible for admission to the Dual-Degree Programs. 2. After the completion of step 1, complete and submit to the Office of Admission the enclosed Dual-Degree Programs supplemental application, including the life experiences and personal history essay sections. Please type or print neatly. The deadline for the University s receipt of all applications and supporting documentation is November 1. You should complete the application process as early as possible during the fall of your senior year. 3. Submit results from the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) to the Office of Admission and an official copy of your high school transcript. Please take these standardized tests no later than the October test dates to ensure delivery of score results to UM by November 1. Have the appropriate testing service forward your results directly to the University of Miami: SAT Achievement results: College Board Number 5815; ACT results: American College Testing Number Request from teachers and submit to the Office of Admission three (3) letters of recommendation in support of your application to the Dual-Degree Programs. 5. Send all Dual-Degree Programs application materials in the same envelope* to: ATTN: Dual-Degree Program Coordinator Dual-Degree Programs Office of Admission University of Miami P.O. Box Coral Gables, Florida Phone: *If your school s policy is to send transcripts directly to the University, submit this application to your school to ensure all required materials are mailed in one envelope. University of Miami 1 Dual-Degree Program Application

4 APPLICATION CHECKLIST p Complete all components of the Common Application to the University of Miami. p Submit completed application packet for Dual-Degree Programs by November 1. This should include: p Dual-Degree Programs supplemental application filled out completely p Standardized test results p Three (3) Letters of Recommendation from high school teachers p One official copy of your high school transcript Send all Dual-Degree Program application materials in the same envelope. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Programs Undergraduate Major Minimum Admission Requirements for Consideration Required Materials Due Date for Applications Length of Program Degree(s) Awarded Marine Geology Latin American Studies Exercise Physiology Law Geological sciences in the College of Arts & Sciences Latin American studies in the College of Arts & Sciences Exercise physiology in the School of Education Any major in the College of Arts & Sciences Combined SAT of 1360 or composite ACT 31 Combined SAT of 1300 or composite ACT 30 Combined SAT of 1400 or composite ACT 32 For all Dual-Degree programs: 3 letters of recommendation from high school teachers Application for admission to the University of Miami (via commonapp.org by Nov. 1) Supplemental Application for the Dual-Degree Programs (Applications can be downloaded from miami.edu/dualdegree) November 1 5 years B.S./M.S. November 1 5 years B.A./M.A. November 1 5 years B.S./M.S. Ed. November 1 6 years B.S./J.D. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Medicine Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (2 tracks) in the College of Arts and Sciences Any major in the College of Arts & Sciences Combined SAT of 1400 or composite ACT 32 Combined SAT of 1400 or composite ACT 32 In addition to the above: SAT subject area tests: mathematics and either biology, chemistry or physics (minimum score: 600) Personal interview - upon invitation November 1 6 years B.S./Ph.D. November years B.S./M.D. University of Miami 2 Dual-Degree Program Application

5 DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION Dual-Degree Programs University of Miami P.O. Box Coral Gables, Florida Fax: I am applying to (check only one): p Biochemistry & Molecular Biology p Exercise Physiology p Latin American Studies p Law p Marine Geology ATTACH PHOTOGRAPH HERE (Mandatory) This will help the interviewer with recall during the committee meeting (Write name and SS# on back of photograph) Social Security Number Name Last First Middle address Permanent address Street City State Zip Code Mailing address (if different from above) Street City State Zip Code Home telephone Current telephone Area Code Number Area Code Number U.S. Citizen p Yes p No Permanent U.S. Resident p Yes p No Birth date / / Place of Birth Are you a dependent of a University of Miami employee? p Yes p No What is your state of legal residence? Father s name Education / College(s) Degree(s) Occupation Your parent(s)? Mother s name Education / College(s) Degree(s) Occupation Standardized Test Results Name of Test Date Taken Score Date Taken Score SAT Critical Reading Mathematics ACT Composite 3 ADHPAPP

6 DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION Social Security Number Name List in chronological order all high schools attended Current Previous NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL CITY AND STATE DATES OF ATTENDANCE From To Have you taken college courses while in high school? p Yes p No If yes, indicate the institution, course(s) and grade(s) received: Guidance counselor Phone no. Rank in class of Current unweighted grade point average to date Honors received From your records, fill in this grade report for subjects completed to date. List your senior courses. Clearly indicate before each grade any honors courses with an H, advanced placement courses with AP, International Baccalaureate with IB, and Advance International Certificate of Education with AICE. Subject Year taken Number of weeks Mathematics Grades Subject Year taken Number of weeks Social Studies Grades History Science Foreign Language(s) Computer Science English Other Studies 4 ADHPAPP

7 DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION Social Security Number Name LIFE EXPERIENCES INSTRUCTIONS: Briefly describe or list your experiences and activities DURING HIGH SCHOOL in the spaces below. Where appropriate, include dates and length of time of your involvement. Leaving blank spaces will not make the application incomplete. DO NOT attach a resume, or send work samples, photocopies of awards or recognition that you may have received. COMMUNITY WORK (organized activities performed for the benefit of the community) COUNSELING/TEACHING (activities in which you have participated as a counselor, advisor or teacher) LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES (positions you have held as a leader or organizer) ORGANIZATIONS/CLUBS (groups organized primarily for social activities and excluding pre-professional organizations and honors societies) FINE ARTS (activities involving dance, drama, music, art, photography, etc.) 5 ADHPMAPP

8 DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION Social Security Number Name SPORTS (organized team sports or recreational activities that you play, watch or follow) JOURNALISM (activities in which you have served as a writer or editor) TRAVEL (outside the continental U.S.) HOBBIES (what you do or collect for fun and relaxation) EMPLOYMENT (work experiences during the past five years) PERSONAL HISTORY ESSAY Give a personal history of yourself, your reasons for wanting to study in your chosen field, and why you are interested in the Dual-Degree Programs at the University of Miami. Please limit your essay to two typed pages. 6 ADHPAPP