30 March 2021
News and information about the Austin Pre-Freshman Engineering Program at Huston-Tillotson University
AusPREP 2021 Application Open!
We are pleased to announce the opening of the application period for AusPREP and Pre-Algebra 2021!
PROGRAM INFORMATION
AusPREP and the Pre-Algebra Institute will be held virtually for both summer 2021 programs. AusPREP will take place online over the weeks of June 21-July 30 and the Pre-Algebra program will take place online over the weeks of July 5-July 30.

The daily schedule will be announced in May and will include a mix of teacher-led (synchronous) and independent study (asynchronous) sessions. Students will be accepted by year - Pre-Algebra through Year 3. A parent/guardian informational session will be held in mid-May to provide details on the program and schedule.

APPLICATION
An application is incomplete without ALL required information and documents including the application form, grade report, and student written statement. Incomplete applications may delay processing of, or disqualify, your acceptance. For all participants: teacher/counselor/assistant principal recommendations have been waived for 2021.

DOCUMENTS
Grades for the 2020 fall semester must be included. Report cards must include conduct; and honors or AP/Pre-AP classes, if applicable. If you are not taking math or science or do not have official grades, please contact the program.

COMMUNICATION
Most program communication will take place via email and the online learning platform (Canvas). Please ensure email address(es) on application are valid and check emails regularly for program news and information, or indicate if alternate communication methods are needed.

Application deadline is April 30, 2021. All mailed information must be postmarked on or before this time or application will not be accepted. Application information Line: ausprep@htu.edu; 512.505.6479
Frequently Asked Questions
Communication
All those currently receiving this message will continue to receive messages about the program. Please share this newsletter and individuals can join the mailing list here.

Cost
There will be no charge for participation in AusPREP 2021. Enrollment in the program via the application will be required for participation.

Dates and Time 
The AusPREP will run June 21-July 30. Pre-Algebra will run July 5-July 30. Daily schedules will be presented during the orientation meeting in mid-May.
 
Materials & Learning
The online program will be offered using our learning management platform, Canvas, and virtual classes will be via Zoom. We are exploring ways to offer instructional materials for those who do not have sufficient internet access or devices at home as well. 

Credit 
We are determining if we can offer high school elective credit for completion of the online program as is standard for the on-campus program. Updates will be shared as available.

How will this affect AusPREP 2022?
We intend to host AusPREP 2022 in the traditional format on campus. Based on the outcome of this 2021 summer, we will determine which program year students will enter in 2022. We will adjust the application requirements as needed for this year and 2022.
Featured Resources
If you are looking for additional STEM learning resources, we have kept our summer 2020 list of high-quality resources from outside sources available online. The links are accessible on the AusPREP homepage and here.
Thank you and stay safe,
-Karen Magid
AusPREP Site Director
Huston-Tillotson University
Austin Pre-Freshman Engineering Program (AusPREP) at Huston-Tillotson University is one of the Texas Pre-Freshman Engineering Programs (TexPREP) located on college campuses in Texas. PREP was founded to identify high achieving middle and high school students with the potential and interest in becoming scientists and engineers and to reinforce them in the pursuit of these fields.
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