BOSTON COLLEGE
URBAN CATHOLIC TEACHER CORPS
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URBAN CATHOLIC TEACHER CORPS (UCTC)
APPLICATION
Mission: UCTC forms excellent Catholic school teachers and actively engages in the ministry of teaching for and
with the urban students of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston.
Goals: 1) Provide academically rigorous and experientially rich, Catholic school teacher preparation based in a
uniquely Catholic formative context; and 2) Actively engage in the ministry of Boston Catholic schools serving
urban students.
Core Values: 1) Ministry - Members minister full-time as teachers in Boston Catholic schools serving urban
students; 2) Simplicity - Members commit to an intentional, simple lifestyle inspired by Catholic social teachings;
3) Community - Participants live together, actively engaging in an intentional, faith-based living and learning
community where faith is actively engaged with, individuals are loved and supported, and all experiences and
perspectives are shared and respected; and 4) Spirituality - Individual and community spirituality and faith is
formed through faith sharing, retreats, prayer, pilgrimage, and spiritual direction.
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LEGAL NAME:
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
MIDDLE
EMAIL ADDRESS:
DATE OF BIRTH (MONTH/DAY/YEAR):
HOME ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER:
GENDER:
ETHNICITY (OPTIONAL):
RELIGION (OPTIONAL):
ARE YOU A UNITED STATES CITIZEN?
Y
N
UCTC AND LYNCH SCHOOL APPLICATIONS DEADLINES:
PRIORITY DEADLINE DECEMBER 1; FINAL DEADLINE JANUARY 30
WHICH LANGUAGES DO YOU SPEAK FLUENTLY?
HIGH SCHOOL:
GRADUATION DATE:
TYPE OF HIGH SCHOOL (PLEASE CHECK ONE):
PUBLIC
CATHOLIC
DID YOU STUDY ABROAD?
PRIVATE NON-CATHOLIC
YES
HOME SCHOOLED
NO
IF YES, WHERE?
HAVE YOU COMPLETED, OR WILL YOU COMPLETE, A STATE
CERTIFIED PRE-TEACHING PROGRAM BEFORE JUNE 1?
YES
NO
PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOUR INTERESTS:
PLEASE LIST ANY COMM UNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR FAITH-RELATED
ACTIVITIES OR GROUPS THAT YOU HAVE PARTICIPATED IN:
PLEASE LIST ANY OTHER GRADUATE PROGRAMS, TEACHING PROGRAMS, OR OTHER POSITIONS
THAT YOU PLAN TO APPLY FOR (OPTIONAL):
PLEASE TELL US HOW YOU FIRST HEARD ABOUT UCTC?
UCTC AND LYNCH SCHOOL APPLICATIONS DEADLINES:
PRIORITY DEADLINE DECEMBER 1; FINAL DEADLINE JANUARY 30
ESSAYS
PLEASE CLEARLY AND CONCISELY ANSWER BOTH OF THE ESSAY QUESTIONS BELOW AND SUBMIT
THEM W ITH YOU UCTC APPLICATION MATERIALS.
1.
State your teaching philosophy and how it informs your teaching.
2. Explain your views of the benefits and challenges of faith-based education.
3.
Describe a recent, formative experience in your faith and how this experience has impacted your
relationship with God.
LYNCH SCHOOL OF EDUCATION APPLICATION CHECKLIST
PLEASE CHECK OFF EACH ITEM BELOW CONFIRMING THAT YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THEM TO THE
BOSTON COLLEGE LYNCH SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OFFICE OF GRADUATE ADMISSIONS [PLEASE
FOLLOW ALL LYNCH SCHOOL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THESE M ATERIALS]:
A PPLICATION *:
O FFICIAL GRE T EST S CORES :
R ESUME :
O FFICIAL U NDERGRADUATE T RANSCRIPT :
L ETTERS OF R ECOMMENDATION FOR THE L YNCH S CHOOL (2):
P ERSONAL S TATEMENT :
*N OTE : T HE APPLICATION FEE FOR THE L YNCH S CHOOL OF E DUCATION IS WAIVED FOR UCTC APPLICANTS , BUT IF ADMITTED YOU WILL NEED TO
PAY THE DEPOSIT .
URBAN CATHOLIC TEACHER CORPS APPLICATION CHECKLIST
PLEASE CHECK OFF THAT YOU ARE SUBMITTING ALL MATERIALS NOTED BELOW. MAIL IN THESE
ITEMS IN ONE ENVELOP TO UCTC AT THE ADDRESS NOTED BELOW.
A PPLICATION :
E SSAYS :
R ESUME :
S UPPLEMENTAL LETTERS OF R ECOMMENDATION (3)*:
*NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT BEGIN YOUR FULL-PRACTICUM STUDENT TEACHING UNTIL THE SPRING SEMESTER, YOU MAY SEND YOUR SUPERVISING TEACHER
RECOMMENDATION LETTER NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 15. PLEASE CONTACT THE UCTC DIRECTOR AND MAKE NOTE IN THIS APPLICATION THAT YOU WILL BE SENDING
IT BY THE LATER DATE.
UCTC AND LYNCH SCHOOL APPLICATIONS DEADLINES:
PRIORITY DEADLINE DECEMBER 1; FINAL DEADLINE JANUARY 30
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS APPLICATION IS COMPLETE, ACCURATE,
AND TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DATE
SIGNATURE
MAIL APPLICATION AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO:
URBAN CATHOLIC TEACH ER CORPS
THE ROCHE CENTER FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION
BOSTON COLLEGE
25 LAWRENCE AVENUE
CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467
UCTC AND LYNCH SCHOOL APPLICATIONS DEADLINES:
PRIORITY DEADLINE DECEMBER 1; FINAL DEADLINE JANUARY 30
BOSTON COLLEGE
URBAN CATHOLIC TEACHER CORPS
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URBAN CATHOLIC TEACHER CORPS OF BOSTON COLLEGE (UCTC)
LETTER OF REFERENCE FROM ROOMMATE/HOUSEMATE
The applicant is applying to be a member of UCTC of Boston College. UCTC is a two-year graduate degree program combined
with two years of full-time teaching in Boston Catholic schools.
Mission: UCTC forms excellent Catholic school teachers and actively engages in the ministry of teaching for and with the
urban students of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston.
Goals: 1) Provide academically rigorous and experientially rich, Catholic school teacher preparation based in a uniquely
Catholic formative context; and 2) Actively engage in the ministry of Boston Catholic schools serving urban students.
Core Values: 1) Ministry - Members minister full-time as teachers in Boston Catholic schools serving urban students; 2)
Simplicity - Members commit to an intentional, simple lifestyle inspired by Catholic social teachings; 3) Community Participants live together, actively engaging in an intentional, faith-based living and learning community where faith is actively
engaged with, individuals are loved and supported, and all experiences and perspectives are shared and respected; and 4)
Spirituality - Individual and community spirituality and faith is formed through faith sharing, retreats, prayer, pilgrimage, and
spiritual direction.
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TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT:
LEGAL NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
MIDDLE
EMAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________________
EAGLE ID (IF APPLICABLE): _____________________________________________________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH (MONTH/DAY/YEAR): __________________________________________________________________
TO BE READ BY THE APPLICANT AND RECOMMENDER
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, students enrolled at Boston College have access to their
admission records, including letters of recommendation. However, students may waive their right to see letters of
recommendation, whereupon such letters will be held in confidence. If the applicant has not signed a waiver, it is assumed that
this letter is submitted with the recommender’s understanding that the applicant, once registered at Boston College, may
request to see the letter. The alternative selected will not affect consideration of the application for admission.
I have retained my right of access to this recommendation. I have waived my right of access to this recommendation.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT
DATE
UCTC AND LYNCH SCHOOL APPLICATION DEADLINES:
PRIORITY DEADLINE DECEMBER 1, 2015; SECONDARY DEADLINE JANURARY 30, 2016
UCTC would appreciate your evaluation of the applicant’s capacity for success as a graduate student participating in the UCTC
program. Please submit your letter of recommendation on a separate sheet of paper and attach it to this form. Please address the
following questions within your letter:
1. What did you like most about living with this person?
2. What can at times be challenging about living with this person?
3. Do you have any concerns about this person living in intentional community and his or her ability to appropriately address
conflict?
Please attach this form with your letter in a sealed envelope with your signature across the back. Thank you for providing us
with your recommendation.
RECOMMENDER’S NAME: ________________________________________________________TITLE: ________________
RELATIONSHIP TO APPLICANT: _________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________TELEPHONE: __________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF THE RECOMMENDER
DATE
The applicant is to send the unopened envelope with the remaining application materials to the address
below.
URBAN CATHOLIC TEACHER CORPS
THE ROCHE CENTER FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION
BOSTON COLLEGE
25 LAWRENCE AVENUE
CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467
UCTC AND LYNCH SCHOOL APPLICATION DEADLINES:
PRIORITY DEADLINE DECEMBER 1, 2015; SECONDARY DEADLINE JANURARY 30, 2016
BOSTON COLLEGE
URBAN CATHOLIC TEACHER CORPS
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URBAN CATHOLIC TEACHER CORPS OF BOSTON COLLEGE (UCTC)
LETTER OF REFERENCE FROM STUDENT TEACHING SUPERVISOR
The applicant is applying to be a member of UCTC of Boston College. UCTC is a two-year graduate degree program combined
with two years of full-time teaching in Boston Catholic schools.
Mission: UCTC forms excellent Catholic school teachers and actively engages in the ministry of teaching for and with the
urban students of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston.
Goals: 1) Provide academically rigorous and experientially rich, Catholic school teacher preparation based in a uniquely
Catholic formative context; and 2) Actively engage in the ministry of Boston Catholic schools serving urban students.
Core Values: 1) Ministry - Members minister full-time as teachers in Boston Catholic schools serving urban students; 2)
Simplicity - Members commit to an intentional, simple lifestyle inspired by Catholic social teachings; 3) Community Participants live together, actively engaging in an intentional, faith-based living and learning community where faith is actively
engaged with, individuals are loved and supported, and all experiences and perspectives are shared and respected; and 4)
Spirituality - Individual and community spirituality and faith is formed through faith sharing, retreats, prayer, pilgrimage, and
spiritual direction.
...................................................................................................................................................................................
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT:
LEGAL NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
MIDDLE
EMAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________________
EAGLE ID (IF APPLICABLE): _____________________________________________________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH (MONTH/DAY/YEAR): __________________________________________________________________
TO BE READ BY THE APPLICANT AND RECOMMENDER
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, students enrolled at Boston College have access to their
admission records, including letters of recommendation. However, students may waive their right to see letters of
recommendation, whereupon such letters will be held in confidence. If the applicant has not signed a waiver, it is assumed that
this letter is submitted with the recommender’s understanding that the applicant, once registered at Boston College, may
request to see the letter. The alternative selected will not affect consideration of the application for admission.
I have retained my right of access to this recommendation. I have waived my right of access to this recommendation.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT
DATE
UCTC AND LYNCH SCHOOL APPLICATION DEADLINES:
PRIORITY DEADLINE DECEMBER 1, 2015; SECONDARY DEADLINE JANURARY 30, 2016
UCTC would appreciate your evaluation of the applicant’s capacity for success as a graduate student participating in the UCTC
program. Please submit your letter of recommendation on a separate sheet of paper and attach it to this form. Please address the
following questions within your letter:
1. What do you see as this applicant’s strengths and weaknesses as a potential teacher?
2. Has this person interacted appropriately with you, other faculty members, supervisors, and students in the building? Do you
have any concerns about this applicant’s ability to work as a part of a team of teachers?
3. If admitted, this person will be the teacher of record in their own urban Catholic school classroom next year. Do you have any
concerns about this person’s ability to manage their own urban Catholic school classroom or to be an effective teacher?
Please attach this form with your letter in a sealed envelope with your signature across the back. Thank you for providing us
with your recommendation.
RECOMMENDER’S NAME: ________________________________________________________TITLE: ________________
RELATIONSHIP TO APPLICANT: _________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________TELEPHONE: __________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF THE RECOMMENDER
DATE
The applicant is to send the unopened envelope with the remaining application materials to the address
below.
URBAN CATHOLIC TEACHER CORPS
THE ROCHE CENTER FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION
BOSTON COLLEGE
25 LAWRENCE AVENUE
CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467
UCTC AND LYNCH SCHOOL APPLICATION DEADLINES:
PRIORITY DEADLINE DECEMBER 1, 2015; SECONDARY DEADLINE JANURARY 30, 2016
BOSTON COLLEGE
URBAN CATHOLIC TEACHER CORPS
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URBAN CATHOLIC TEACHER CORPS OF BOSTON COLLEGE (UCTC)
LETTER OF REFERENCE FROM SPIRITUAL ADVISOR
The applicant is applying to be a member of UCTC of Boston College. UCTC is a two-year graduate degree program combined
with two years of full-time teaching in Boston Catholic schools.
Mission: UCTC forms excellent Catholic school teachers and actively engages in the ministry of teaching for and with the
urban students of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston.
Goals: 1) Provide academically rigorous and experientially rich, Catholic school teacher preparation based in a uniquely
Catholic formative context; and 2) Actively engage in the ministry of Boston Catholic schools serving urban students.
Core Values: 1) Ministry - Members minister full-time as teachers in Boston Catholic schools serving urban students; 2)
Simplicity - Members commit to an intentional, simple lifestyle inspired by Catholic social teachings; 3) Community Participants live together, actively engaging in an intentional, faith-based living and learning community where faith is actively
engaged with, individuals are loved and supported, and all experiences and perspectives are shared and respected; and 4)
Spirituality - Individual and community spirituality and faith is formed through faith sharing, retreats, prayer, pilgrimage, and
spiritual direction.
...................................................................................................................................................................................
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT:
LEGAL NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
MIDDLE
EMAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________________
EAGLE ID (IF APPLICABLE): _____________________________________________________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH (MONTH/DAY/YEAR): __________________________________________________________________
TO BE READ BY THE APPLICANT AND RECOMMENDER
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, students enrolled at Boston College have access to their
admission records, including letters of recommendation. However, students may waive their right to see letters of
recommendation, whereupon such letters will be held in confidence. If the applicant has not signed a waiver, it is assumed that
this letter is submitted with the recommender’s understanding that the applicant, once registered at Boston College, may
request to see the letter. The alternative selected will not affect consideration of the application for admission.
I have retained my right of access to this recommendation. I have waived my right of access to this recommendation.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT
DATE
UCTC AND LYNCH SCHOOL APPLICATION DEADLINES:
PRIORITY DEADLINE DECEMBER 1, 2015; SECONDARY DEADLINE JANURARY 30, 2016
UCTC would appreciate your evaluation of the applicant’s capacity for success as a graduate student participating in the UCTC
program. Please submit your letter of recommendation on a separate sheet of paper and attach it to this form. Please address the
following questions within your letter:
1. How would you describe the level of engagement of the applicant in their faith-formation?
2. What do you see as the potential for spiritual growth of this applicant?
Please attach this form with your letter in a sealed envelope with your signature across the back. Thank you for providing us
with your recommendation.
RECOMMENDER’S NAME: ________________________________________________________TITLE: ________________
RELATIONSHIP TO APPLICANT: _________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________TELEPHONE: __________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF THE RECOMMENDER
DATE
The applicant is to send the unopened envelope with the remaining application materials to the address
below.
URBAN CATHOLIC TEACHER CORPS
THE ROCHE CENTER FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION
BOSTON COLLEGE
25 LAWRENCE AVENUE
CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467
UCTC AND LYNCH SCHOOL APPLICATION DEADLINES:
PRIORITY DEADLINE DECEMBER 1, 2015; SECONDARY DEADLINE JANURARY 30, 2016