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Application Information
Application Deadline: May 15, 2013. Application materials (described below) consist of the form found here, plus additional materials which should be emailed to dcsibs@dordt.edu when completed.
Please email dcsibs@dordt.edu with any questions about the application process or status of your application.
Application Materials
A complete application consists of (1) application cover sheet, (2) undergraduate transcript, (3) letter of recommendation from a math teacher, and (4) an application essay.
Please email all four components to dcsibs@dordt.edu when completed. You will receive an email confirming the receipt of your completed application.
1. Application cover sheet: Please fill out the form online. Part of the application cover page requires a reference (science teacher) who will write a letter of recommendation on your behalf (see No. 3).
2. Undergraduate transcript: Please include a copy of your undergraduate transcript to date. The transcript should include course name and grade earned, as well as the name of the institution where the courses were taken. A PDF format is encouraged but not required.
3. Letter of recommendation: Please have your science teacher write a letter of recommendation in support of your application. The letter should specifically address: a) your performance in science courses, and b) personality traits or social skills that suit you to successfully work closely with others. The teacher should email the letter directly to dcsibs@dordt.edu.
4. Application essay: The application essay is a critical piece of the application. The essay should be no more than three pages single spaced and include answers to the following questions:
A. What excites you about the biomedical sciences? How did this passion develop?
B. What thoughts have you had about possible career plans after college? How do the biomedical sciences fit into these plans?
C. What excites you about the DCSIBS program? What do you most hope to take from the experience?
D. Have you begun the college search process? What colleges/programs are you considering/interested in? Are you considering Dordt College?
E. Please include some information about yourself: not only personality/traits, but also hobbies and interests outside of statistics.
While there is no required format for the essay, we prefer that it includes five headings, one for each of the five areas above, along with any additional headings for other topics the applicant wishes to address.
