Grand Canyon University
Home School
Scholars Program
Grand Canyon University 2005
Grand Canyon University
Home School Scholars Program
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Grand Canyon University is excited to invite academically talented homeschool juniors and seniors to
join our Home School Scholars Program. The goal of this innovative program is to allow top
homeschool students from throughout the state of Arizona to begin their university program of study
at Grand Canyon University before their high school graduation.
PROGRAM FACTS
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Earn university credit while in high school
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Pay a drastically reduced rate for a highly valuable education
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Adjusted tuition cost is equivalent to Maricopa Community Colleges - currently $55 per credit hour!!
Earn Grand Canyon University credits at community college prices
Receive the benefits of traditional University students
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GCU classes can substitute for upper level high school courses – Calculus, Physics, etc.
Able to complete up to 45 university credits before high school graduation
Both on campus and online classes available for students’ convenience
Small class sizes, personal relationships, professors who care
Christian campus, perspectives, and values, with a real world education
Access to university services and activities, including the computer lab, library, sports and arts events
Summer courses available on campus and online for current sophomores and juniors!!!
STEPS to ADMISSION
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Complete application materials
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Application Form
Essay
Home School Transcripts and Standardized Test Scores
Recommendation from Home School Representative
Submit application to GCU Admissions, Attn: Dena Frei
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Summer I: for on campus and online start date 5/11/05, deadline is 4/22/05
Summer II: for on campus start date 6/23/05, deadline is 6/2/05
for online start date 7/7/05, deadline is 6/16/05
Fall: for on campus and online start date 9/1/05, deadline is 8/1/05
Submit applications early for best course availability.
For further information about the Home School Scholars Program, please contact Dena Frei at
(602) 589-2441 or dfrei@gcu.edu
Grand Canyon University 2005
Home School Scholars Program Application
STUDENT INFORMATION
Student’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle Name
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Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
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E-Mail
Home Phone
SSN: ________-________-_____________ Date of Birth: ____/____/_______ Age: _____________
● Male ● Female
Ethnic Origin (optional): ● African-American ● Asian ● Caucasian ● Hispanic ● Native American ● Other: ____________
Home School_______________________________________________________________________________
School Name
Address/City/State/Zip Code
GUARDIAN INFORMATION ● Mother ● Father ● Step-Mother ● Step-Father ● Other ________________________
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle Name
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
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E-Mail
Home Phone
(_____)__________________________________________________________(_____)_________________________
Work Phone
Mobile Phone
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Employer
Occupation
GUARDIAN INFORMATION ● Mother ● Father ● Step-Mother ● Step-Father ● Other ________________________
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle Name
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
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E-Mail
Home Phone
(______)__________________________________________________________(_____)_________________________
Work Phone
Mobile Phone
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Employer
Occupation
Statement of Disclosure
I/We have truthfully answered all questions on this application.
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Signature of Parent or Guardian
Date
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Signature of Student
Date
Grand Canyon University 2005
Home School Scholars Program Recommendation
(To be completed by homeschool representative)
STUDENT NAME __________________________________________
HOME SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE:
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle Name
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Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
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E-Mail
Home Phone
(______)__________________________________________________________(_____)_________________________
Work Phone
Mobile Phone
STUDENT PREPAREDNESS
Course
English
History
Math
Science
List Course
Titles Completed
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Student Class Standing
Class Rank: ___________ (if applicable)
Cumulative GPA: ___________
Skill Rating – Circle One
Interpersonal Skills
(1 = low skill level, 5 = highly skilled)
Organizational Skills
Self Reliance
Strong Oral Communication
Curiosity of Learning
Self-motivation
Written Communication
Freedom from Disciplinary Action
Pattern of Academic Excellence
Independent Decision-Making
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PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION: please give a short personal recommendation for this student
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Statement of Disclosure
I verify that the above student rating is a fair and accurate assessment of the student’s preparedness to enroll in the
Home School Scholars Program.
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Signature of Home School Representative
Date
Grand Canyon University 2005
Student Statement
Admission into the Home School Scholar’s Program is a privilege for qualified students to concurrently take high school
courses and university level courses. In 250 words or less, describe your future academic goals and how being accepted
into the Home School Scholar’s Program will enable you to reach them.
Grand Canyon University 2005