San Antonio Prefreshman Engineering Program

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• TSTC Harlingen Prefreshman Engineering Program

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• Frequently Asked Questions

What is PREP and why would I want to
attend? Where is it held and how will I get
there? What courses will I study? Will I have
homework? Are there other activities? Does it
cost anything? Do I receive credit? How do I
apply? Will it make a difference in high school
or college?
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• What is PREP?

PREP is a seven week, mathematics- based,
academic enrichment program.
PREP helps you prepare for careers in fields of
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
(STEM).
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PERIOD OF OPERATION June 9 July 25, 2008
Attend classes in Logic, Engineering, Computer
Science, and Problem Solving.
Listen to guest speakers from a variety of
careers in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics.
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• Academic Program

Year 1 Year 2 Logic and its Applications to
Algebraic Structures Mathematics Introduct
ion to Physics Introduction to Engineering
Year 3 Year 4 Introduction to Probability
Statistics Computer Science Introduction to
Technical Writing Water Science All Years
Topics in Problem Solving Research
Study Career Awareness Seminars Field Trips
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Engineering Problem Solving Days

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• Building
• Bridges

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• What is the cost?

No tuition or fees are charged to students from
sponsoring school districts. If eligible, you may
receive free lunch daily and free or reduced bus
fares.

• FREE!

• FREE!

• FREE!

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The Texas Education Agency has authorized
participating school districts to award one
elective credit toward high school graduation for
each successfully completed summer of PREP
(pending 2008 approval).
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• How do I Apply?

Students in grades 6 7

• Parental permission.

• A 90 or better average in current mathematics
  class
• and in science and English.

(85 or better if in honors or advanced
placement.)

• Recommendation from a mathematics teacher and
• a counselor or English teacher.

• Satisfactory conduct grades.

• An essay on why you want to participate in PREP.

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Students in grades 8, 9 10

• Parental permission.

• 85 grade in current math class and 85 or better
  grade in science or English.
• (80 or better if in honors or advanced
  placement.)

• Recommendation from a mathematics teacher and
  a counselor or English teacher.

• An essay on why you want to participate in PREP.

• Satisfactory conduct grades.

Students in the 11th grade are admitted with
special permission only. Twelfth grade students
(graduating seniors) are not eligible to attend.
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Student Applications

• If interested, students can apply online at
• Go to www.harlingen.tstc.edu/texprep
• Click on How Do I Join Tex Prep
• Click on First Year Student Application
• Fill out 2 page student application
• Fax application, 2 teacher recommendation forms,
  essay on why you want to join Tex Prep, and
  recent report card to Tex Prep office at
  956-364-5184.

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Questions???

• Please contact the Tex Prep office at
  956-364-4575.