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FAQ's  What is New York PREP? New York Prep is an intensive mathematics based pre-college summer enrichment program. Why sign up? Explore and prepare for careers in the fields of science, engineering, and mathematics Who can attend? Students who will be attending the seventh, eighth or ninth grade in the fall of 1997 and who have at least a B average in their academic courses. Who will teach the class? College professors Military officers Scientists Engineers Mathematicians Master high school teachers College students will serve as mentors and tutors. What do you get? Problem solving skills Career exploration Academic and career counseling High School mathematics preparation New Friends Field trips College setting experience Fun summer What will you do? "Hands-on" & "mind on" work in: Logic (1st year) Engineering (1st year) Computer Science (1st year) Physics (2nd year) Algebraic Structure (2nd year) Probability and Statistics (3rd year) Technical Writing (3rd year) Career Awareness Seminars (every year) Research and Student Seminars (every year) Problem Solving (every year) Field trips to exciting places Cost?????? There is no tuition or fees. New York Prep participants will be eligible to ride buses or the subway at a reduced cost. Low income students will receive free lunch daily. How can you apply? Obtain an application form from your counselor, math teacher, or mail the Interest Replay Form to the PREP Office. Obtain permission from your parents/ guardian Write a 100-200 word essay on why you wish to attend PREP Submit a copy of your latest report report card (no transcripts are accepted) Get a recommendation from your math teacher, science teacher, English teacher or counselor. |