Baylor's
University for
Young People
Student Application
General Information for Completing Application
We are delighted that you are interested in applying for admission for Baylor's University for Young People (UYP). UYP is a summer enrichment program for students entering 1st through 12th grade. Students in grades 1st through 4th can attend the Problem Solving Camp and/or Perspectives . Students in grades 4th through 12th can attend one or both of the two week sessions of classes held on the Baylor campus. For more specific information or to see a catalog of last summer’s classes, please visit have enclosed an application for you to complete.
The application consists of five parts:
- Student Information (to be completed by you and/or your parents/guardians.)
- Student Product (to be supplied by you)
- Parent Survey (to be completed by your parents/guardians.)
- Teacher Survey and School Information Forms (to be completed by your teacher.)
- $15.00 application fee to cover the costs of processing the application.
All parts of the application must be on file in our office before your application will be reviewed by our admissions committee.
We do require that all students provide both an achievement test score and an aptitude (IQ) test score that have been taken within the last 2-3 years. If your school is unable to provide one or both of these scores, we provide testing for a fee. Call the Center at 254-710-2171 for further information or to schedule testing.
The Center does not have a set application deadline. Students can apply at anytime during the year. If you wish to attend UYP during the upcoming summer, it is advisable to have your completed application to our office between the first of April to endof Mayor before that year. If you have difficulty meeting this time frame, please go ahead and complete the application. We will make every effort to get it reviewed by the time classes begin. Please note that if accepted to UYP, there is no need to apply again. Registration information will automatically be mailed to you yearly.
Center for Community Learning and Enrichment
One Bear Place # 97282 Waco, Texas 76798-7282
Phone: 254-710-2171 Fax: 254-710-4909
University for Young People
Center for Community Learning and Enrichment
Baylor University
Student Application
Directions: Please read carefully and complete all of the information with your child. The enclosures are to be taken to the teacher. The teacher will complete and mail these pages directly to the Center for Community Learning and Enrichment at Baylor.
Fee: Include a $15 fee with this application for processing.
Name of Student Circle One: M F
Date of Birth Current AgeGrade next Fall, 2013
Current School School Next Fall, 2013
Parents’ /Guardians’ names
Address
Street
CityStateZip Code
Home Phone Number ( ) Business Phone Number ( )
E-mail (only for our UYP database) ______
List brothers and sisters who have attended UYP :
List activities your child enjoys and honors he or she has received:
University for Young People
Parent Checklist
Child’s Name School
Date of Birth School District
Parent’s Name Grade (Fall, 2013)
Circle the number that tells how frequently your child exhibits each characteristic
(4 = most of the time; 3 = some of the time; 2 = not very often; 1 = never):
Note: We will not be adding the numbers together for a total score.
My child:
- Has a good memory.1234
- Is able to learn things quickly and easily.1234
- Has an advanced understanding about an area of interest.1234
- Learned how to read, play an instrument, and/or
solve math problems at an early age.1234
- Wants to know how and why.1234
- Finds new ways of solving problems.1234
- Is a creative story teller, artist, and/or performer.1234
- Enjoys puns and/or has a good sense of humor.1234
- Asks many questions and/or takes things apart
to see how they work.1234
- Plans and organizes activities for friends or the family.1234
- Likes things to be perfect.1234
- Is sensitive to others.1234
- Has a strong sense of justice--of right and wrong.1234
- Is able to work on something for a long period of time.1234
University for Young People
Describe your child’s interests and talents below. Please share examples that show some of the characteristics on the preceding page.
Please sign below to indicate your agreement for us to collect additional information to enhance your child’s program.
Parent/Guardian’s SignatureDate
Product
Dear Student:
Think about a specialty or talent that you would like to share with us. It might be something that you did at home, at school, in a special class, or at a camp. Be sure to label the product by including your name and why you think that this is an example of your best work.
Products may include:
Tape recordings of a musical performance or speech.
Drawings, paintings, or other flat art work.
Photos of three-dimensional work.
Stories, plays, poetry, or other written work.
Awards from school-wide or state-wide competitions.
Scientific or mathematical projects.
Please send at least one product and no more than three products.
Mail this completed application to:
Dr. Mary Witte, Director
University for Young People
Center for Community Learning and Enrichment
Baylor University
One Bear Place #97282
Waco, TX 76798-7282
University for Young People
Teacher Checklist
Student’s Name School
Teacher School District
Grade/Subject Is this a GT class?
What types of GT programs does your school provide?
Does this student participate in them?
Circle the number that tells how frequently the student exhibits each characteristic
(4 = most of the time; 3 = some of the time; 2 = not very often; 1 = never):
Note: We will not be adding the numbers together for a total score.
The student:
- Has a good memory.1234
- Is able to learn things quickly and easily.1234
- Has an advanced understanding about an area of interest.1234
- Learned how to read, play an instrument, and/or
solve math problems at an early age.1234
- Wants to know how and why.1234
- Finds new ways of solving problems.1234
- Is a creative story teller, artist, and/or performer.1234
- Enjoys puns and/or has a good sense of humor.1234
- Asks many questions and/or takes things apart
to see how they work.1234
- Plans and organizes activities for friends or the family.1234
- Likes things to be perfect.1234
- Is sensitive to others.1234
- Has a strong sense of justice--of right and wrong.1234
- Is able to work on something for a long period of time.1234
UYP
Describe the student’s interests and talents below. Share classroom examples that show some of the characteristics on the preceding page.
Teacher’s Signature Date:
Other School Information
List percentile ranks for the achievement test:
Achievement (Name of Test: Date Given:)
Total Battery:
Reading Total:Social Studies Total:
Math Total: Science Total:
List standard scores for the aptitude/intelligence test:
Aptitude/Intelligence (Name of Test: Date Given:)
Total Battery: Subtest Scores:
Name of Subtest and Score:
Name of Subtest and Score:
Name of Subtest and Score:
Other Tests:
Return this information to: Dr. Mary Witte, Director UYP
Center for Community Learning and Enrichment
One Bear Place # 97282
Waco, TX 76798-7282