Spring 2014 Checklist for CURRENT UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS The Application Due Date for Spring is January 6, 2014 (Applicants who apply after these dates and who qualify for SALT Center services may be subject to a Waiting List) ___ Submit SALT Center application materials, which include the following: ● Complete the SALT application. ● Respond to essay question 1. ● Complete the Self-Awareness Survey. ● MAIL application-processing fee to: Max Jackson, SALT Center, 1010 N. Highland Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85721 ($15.00 Arizona resident, $40.00 Non-Arizona resident) Make check payable to: University of Arizona ● Provide documentation of a learning or attention difference or respond to essay question 2. ___ A SALT Center admission decision cannot be made until all required SALT application materials have been submitted. In addition, Transfer Students will need to be admitted to UA before the SALT Center can make an admission decision. Submit diagnostic testing to the Disability Resource Center (DRC) for accommodations ● Separate and apart from the SALT Center, the Disability Resource Center (DRC) works with individual students to identify reasonable disability accommodations. ● A reasonable accommodation is a reasonable modification in policies, practices, or procedures. Examples of reasonable accommodations include, but are not limited to: text conversation to accessible formats, interpreter services/real-time captioning, examination modifications, and making facilities readily accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities. ● Students who wish to request reasonable disability accommodations should visit the DRC website at http://drc.arizona.edu/ . ● Students can submit documentation electronically to the DRC at drc-info@email.arizona.edu. ___ Submit SALT Center application materials to: FAX: 520-626-3260 (cover sheet NOT necessary) Email: maxj@email.arizona.edu dcillo@email.arizona.edu Spring 2014 Admissions Application for CURRENT UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS Please type. Applications will not be considered if all fields are not complete. Status (check all that apply): _____Freshman _____Sophomore _____Junior _____Senior _____Transfer Full Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Last First Middle Initial UA Student ID Number: _____________________________________________________________ Date of Birth: ___________________ Gender: _____ Female _____Male (mm/dd/yyyy) Permanent Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________ Number and Street ________________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Country (if applicable) Student Cell Phone Number with area code: _____________________________________________ Student Email address: _____________________________________________________________ Home Phone Number with area code: __________________________________________________ Parent / Guardian email address: ______________________________________________________ Do you have a documented learning or attention difference? Yes No *Please note if you are not submitting documentation of your learning or attention challenge with your application, you are required to answer essay question 2. By completing this application I am applying for participation in the SALT Center providing comprehensive services designed to promote academic success to students who learn differently. I am aware that participation in this program will result in additional fees payable to the University and that initially, I am committing myself to two consecutive semesters of participation. Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _________________ Spring 2014 Admissions Application for CURRENT UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS Essay Questions Directions: ● All applicants should respond to essay question 1. ● If you are NOT submitting documentation of your learning or attention challenge, please answer essay question 2. ● Please review the SALT Center website so you are familiar with our program and services before writing your essays. ● Please include your name at the top of each sheet of paper. ESSAY QUESTION for ALL applicants 1. Describe your educational experience in college. What has led you to apply for academic support services at the SALT Center? ESSAY QUESTION for applicants who are not providing documentation of a learning or attention difference 2. Describe your history of academic challenges and the support services you have used to manage these differences. Spring 2014 Admissions Application for CURRENT UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS Self-Awareness Survey _______________________________________________________________ First Name Last Name Please provide your candid evaluation of your level of success in each area listed below. The Self-Awareness Survey will provide your Strategic Learning Specialist with valuable information that will be used to create an Individualized Learning Plan for you. Below Average Self-Advocacy Motivation & Initiative Independence Maturity Social Skills Leadership Skills Disciplined Work Habits Organizational Skills Time Management Skills Ability to Adapt to New Situations Resiliency & Perseverance Communication Skills Test Taking Skills Study Skills Writing Skills Reading Skills Math Skills Second Language Skills Average Good Very Good Outstanding