FALL 2007 - SPRING 2008
SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS TO ENTER THE
TEACHER ACADEMY AT HUNTER IN FALL 2008
Use this form if you are APPLYING TO TRANSFER to Hunter College as a sophomore or junior and
want to join the Teacher Academy in Fall 2008. The deadline for applicants is March 15, 2008. If you
have any questions about the application, or want to apply after March 15, contact the Teacher Academy
at: academy@hunter.cuny.edu. Additional information about the Teacher Academy at Hunter is available
at: www.hunter.cuny.edu/education/teacheracademy. Note: You must also submit a regular CUNY
Transfer Application with college transcript in addition to this Teacher Academy application.
SECTION 1. Applicant information.
Last name,
First name,
MI
Address – Street, Apt #, City and State, Zip code
Mailing address if different from above – Street, Apt#, City and State, Zip code
____________________________
E-mail address
Intended major (check one):
__________________________
Best telephone number
___ Biology
___________________________
Date of birth (month/day/year)
___ Chemistry ___ Math
___ Physics ___ Earth Science
Current college:
__________________________________________________
High school attended (name and city): ______________________________________
SAT scores or ACT scores)
___________________________________________
As part of this application, you need to have a high school transcript and your official record of SAT or
ACT scores sent to: Teacher Academy, Room 1701East, Hunter College, 695 Park Avenue, New York,
NY 10065.
Social Security Number __________________________________
*What is your current citizenship or immigration status?
Citizen of the U.S.? ___ Yes ___ No.
U.S. permanent resident:
Alien Registration Card # __________________, Date obtained_________________
*Citizenship status and alienage are used to determine your eligibility for available financial aid programs. The City
University of New York does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, or veteran’s status.
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Name
__________________________
A. List any summer institutes or special programs (such as College Now) you participated
in during high school and at college.
B. List any paid or volunteer jobs you have held during high school and college.
Employer Name
Type of Work
Employment Dates
Hours per Week
C. List any special talents/interests, honors or awards received in high school and college.
D. List extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, band, yearbook, etc) and community/
volunteer activities in high school and college.
Activity name
Dates of Participation
Offices Held
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Name _________________________
SECTION 2. Personal Statements
The Teacher Academy seeks students who are interested in teaching mathematics or science as a
profession. Help us identify your experience and strengths in both teaching and in the subjects of
mathematics and science by answering the questions below. Attach your typed responses to this
application. Length: 250 words equals about one page (double-spaced, 12 font) and 500 words
are about two pages.
Essay 1. Meaningful Activity
In 250 words, please describe one of your activities (personal, extracurricular, or work-related)
that has been most meaningful to you in terms of your intellectual and leadership development
and why.
Essay 2. Becoming a Teacher
In 500 words, explain why you would like to be a teacher. Tell us what you would do differently
from teachers you have known. Tell us what you would emulate from teachers who have inspired
you.
Note. Additional Information
In 250 words or less, please give us any additional information about yourself that you believe
would help the Admissions Committee for the Teacher Academy in reviewing your application.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST SIGN HERE
The information that I have provided in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant’s Signature
Date
Recommendations (see next two pages): At least one of your two recommendations must be
from a math or science teacher, and at least one should be from a college instructor. Give them
the forms and ask them to return them to you in sealed envelopes which you should send in with
your application if possible, or separately, to the Teacher Academy.
Names of your recommenders:
_________________________________________
____________________________________
Submission – Send this application and your recommendations as soon as possible. The Teacher
Academy can’t process your application until all parts are received.
Mail completed application and any supplementary materials to: Teacher Academy, Room
1701 East, Hunter College, 695 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10065.
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Fall 2007-Spring 2008
Supplementary Application for Transfer Students to Enter the
Teacher Academy at Hunter College in Fall 2008
RECOMMENDATION FORM
To the Applicant: Please complete the top portion of this form and give it to your teacher.
______________________________
Last Name
_________________________ _______________________
First Name
Middle
__________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address and Apt. No.
City
State
Zip Code
______________________________________________
Current college
I am aware of the rights afforded to me by the federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as
mended. I hereby ____ do ____ do not waive my right to examine the contents of this reference form. I
understand that by waiving my right I do so under the condition that the reference form is used solely for
the purpose for which it is intended.
______________________________________
Signature of applicant
To the High School or College Teacher:
This student is applying for admission to the The Teacher Academy at Hunter College. Your
comments are important to the selection process. Tell us in an attached letter on school stationary
why you think this student has the potential to become an effective math or science educator in a
New York City public middle school or high school.
__________________________________________________________________________
Name (print)
Signature
Subject(s) taught _____________________________________________________________
Telephone
_____________________________
E-mail ___________________________
School
_________________________________________________________________
Address
_________________________________________________________________
How long have you known this student? ___________________________________________
Please return this form and your recommendation to the applicant in a sealed envelope.
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Fall 2007-Spring 2008
Supplementary Application for Transfer Students to Enter the
Teacher Academy at Hunter College in Fall 2008
RECOMMENDATION FORM
To the Applicant: Please complete the top portion of this form and give it to your teacher.
______________________________
Last Name
_________________________ _______________________
First Name
Middle
__________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address and Apt. No.
City
State
Zip Code
______________________________________________
Current college
I am aware of the rights afforded to me by the federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as
mended. I hereby ____ do ____ do not waive my right to examine the contents of this reference form. I
understand that by waiving my right I do so under the condition that the reference form is used solely for
the purpose for which it is intended.
______________________________________
Signature of applicant
To the High School or College Teacher:
This individual is applying for admission to the The Teacher Academy at Hunter College. Your
comments are important to the selection process. Tell us in an attached letter on school stationary
why you think this student has the potential to become an effective math or science educator in a
New York City public middle school or high school.
__________________________________________________________________________
Name (print)
Signature
Subject(s) taught _____________________________________________________________
Telephone
_____________________________
E-mail ___________________________
School
_________________________________________________________________
Address
_________________________________________________________________
How long have you known this student? ___________________________________________
Please return this form and your recommendation to the applicant in a sealed envelope.
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