How To Apply
NEW STUDENTS:
1. GERI Summer Residential online registration is not yet active; however, we are looking forward to your participation in "Summer Res 2015" and invite you to upload your application and supporting documents (for first-time campers) by clicking here! Be sure to consider two new courses that were added after our brochure was printed. Check out the links to the new courses below.
International applicants, for more detailed application instructions please click here.
ADDITIONAL COURSE OPTION FOR COMET STUDENTS!
ADDITIONAL COURSE OPTION FOR PULSAR II STUDENTS!
Exploding Cell-Phones: Deconstructing Sustainability
Alternatively, you may fax (765)496-2706, e-mail geri@purdue.edu, or mail your application materials to
Purdue University
Gifted Education Resource Institute
Beering Hall, Room 5178
100 N. University Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098
2. An essay or alternative media (such as a Web site, PowerPoint presentation, or art portfolio) statement that addresses your desire and motivation to participate in the Summer Residential program. Use the following questions as guidelines:
- Why did you select the class(es) you have chosen?
- In what ways do you think you will benefit from the program?
- Why do you want an academic and/or artistic challenge?
- If accepted, what will you contribute to the success of the program you attend?
3. Documents that provide evidence of high achievement or potential in a talent area. Each applicant must only TWO of the following:
- Student grades showing a GPA of 3.5/4.0 (B+) in the talent area related to the applicant’s choice of GERI class(es). Grades may be from the most recent year or cumulative.
- Submit a school transcript. Individual or group intelligence test results with a minimum score of 120. Please submit results from the test company or school.
- National or state achievement or aptitude test results at or above the 90th percentile in a specific area of study. These tests must provide comparison scores and percentile rankings, not percentages correct. Examples include ITBS, I-STEP, CAT, MAT8, Midwest Talent Search, SAT, PSAT, ACT, or PLAN tests. Please submit test reports.
- Recommendation letter from a teacher or mentor in the talent area. This letter must address specific examples of the student’s performance, experiences, and potential in the talent area of the class(es) he or she has selected.
- Documentation of involvement in the talent area. Such documentation can include awards, certificates, service, or recognition letters documenting involvement.
RETURNING STUDENTS:
1. GERI Summer Residential online registration is not yet active; however, we are looking forward to your participation in "Summer Res 2015" and invite you to upload your application and supporting documents by clicking here! Be sure to consider two new courses that were added after our brochure was printed. Check out the links to the new courses below.
ADDITIONAL COURSE OPTION FOR COMET STUDENTS!
ADDITIONAL COURSE OPTION FOR PULSAR II STUDENTS!
Exploding Cell-Phones: Deconstructing Sustainability
Alternatively, you may fax (765)496-2706, e-mail geri@purdue.edu, or mail your application materials to
Purdue University
Gifted Education Resource Institute
Beering Hall, Room 5178
100 N. University Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098
