Welcome to the GeoJourney on-line application!
Before you begin filling out the application below, you need to know some basic information.
Because the number of program participants is limited to 24 and GeoJourney is emotionally, physically, and academically challenging, the application process is competitive. All students' application materials will be reviewed by the GeoJourney faculty. Applications will be reviewed based on the following criteria:
1. academic qualifications (GPA, SAT's, ACT's) 2. letters of reference 3. statement of intent
First, you will need to fill out your personal information
Second, you will need to provide some infomation about your academic potential
Third, you will need to provide current contact information for TWO references whom you have previously contacted AND are willing to fill out a short form on-line regarding your participation in GeoJourney. Contact information should include: name, address, phone number, and e-mail, as well as your relationship to the reference (employer, professor, etc.). In general, the best references are those that know you well either in an academic or field setting (e.g. summer camp counselor).
Fourth, as part of this on-line application you will be asked to write a brief (a couple of paragraphs) “statement of intent” expressing a). the reasons for your interest in GeoJourney, b). what you feel you will get out of such a program and c.) what you feel you can contribute to such a program.
If you are a BGSU student, by filling out this application you are providing permission for the GeoJourney Director to access your academic record for the sole purpose of acquiring your current GPA and SAT and/or ACT scores to assess your academic qualifications for GeoJourney.
Ok, so if you have contact information for references and are prepared to write a brief statement of intent you are ready to complete the application below (the rest is just some basic information about you). If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks!
Nikki Elkins Director, GeoJourney 190 Overman Hall Bowling Green State University Bowling Green , OH 43403 Office Phone: (419) 372-6540 Office Fax: (419) 372-7205 E-mail: nikki@geojourney.org
Personal Information
Permanent Address (All materials and correspondence will be sent here) Phone Number(s) where it is most likely we can reach you Number Location (if multiple, please align with above field) Parent(s) Phone Number (in case of emergency)
Academic Information Section A If you are currently attending a university, please answer the questions in Section A. If you do not currently attend a college or university, please answer the questions in Section B. If you do not attend BGSU and have not applied to BGSU, please include a copy of your transcripts and SAT’s with your application.
Where do you attend college? What Year are you? Freshman (First Year) Sophomore (Second Year) Junior (Third Year) Senior (Fourth Year) Senior (Fifth Year)/Graduate Student Are you a member of an Honors Program (or are you a high school senior applying to the BGSU Honors Program)? Yes No What is your major, or area of interest?
Section B. Answer the questions in this section if you are not currently enrolled at a university. Are you a high school senior? Yes No Have you applied to BGSU? Yes No Are you taking college courses? Yes No If so, where? Contact Information for References Reference 1: Name (required) In what capacity do they know you? (required) Street Address Phone Number Email Address (required)
Reference 2 Name (required) In what capacity do they know you? (required) Street Address Phone Number Email Address (required) Statement of Intent In the space provided write a brief (a couple of paragraphs) expressing a). the reasons for your interest in GeoJourney, b). what you feel you will get out of such a program and c.) what you feel you can contribute to such a program.
Additional Information How did you learn about GeoJourney? Brochure Newspaper Ad Poster Study Abroad Fair Honors Program Office Friend/Former Student Other