

The National Science Foundation and Oakton Community College, in partnership with Maine Township High School District 207 and Niles Township High School District 219, offer this prestigious and innovative support program to high school and Oakton students who pursue and earn degrees in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). STEM Enrichment Program (INFORMATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS) Are you interested in degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), but need to strengthen your English language skills to succeed in college? Do you need to pass elementary algebra before advancing to college algebra? The STEM Enrichment Program at Oakton Community College is designed to help you improve your mathematics, English and study skills. Supported by the National Science Foundation, this program is limited to 40 participants each fall.
How you benefit Participants in the STEM Enrichment Program can expect these benefits: Improved math, English and study skills Tuition refund (3 credit hours) upon completion of program College credit Mentoring for academic and career success by Oakton's quality faculty Who may apply Current high school seniors interested in pursuing a STEM major are encouraged to apply. Students should identify with one of the following groups: Group I: Must pass elementary algebra before they can achieve success in college algebra. Requirements: At least one year of geometry and one year of algebra; ACT Math score between 17-19. Group II: Must strengthen their English skills to succeed at college level. Requirements: Enroll in EGL 101; combined two years of chemistry and physics, one year of geometry and two years of algebra. When to apply Admission for the Program begins June 1 until all seats are filled. Submit application as soon as possible. What to take in the summer Students in Group I take MAT 052 and COL 101. Students in Group II take EGL 101 plus a college level course in Math, Chemistry, Engineering or Physics. STEM Enrichment Program Dates August 23 - December 15, 2004 August 22 - December 14, 2005 How to apply Current high school seniors submit the following: Application for the STEM Enrichment Program (.pdf) *Oakton Application for Admission* High school transcript (The student copy is acceptable.) ACT score report (The student copy is acceptable.) A letter of recommendation from your teacher A completed math and English placement test from Oakton Community College If you have not yet done so, please arrange to take the necessary placement tests. Contact the *Oakton’s Testing Center* at 847-635-1939 for more information. Your application is incomplete without these placement tests. Please contact Gloria Liu at 847-635-1738 if you have questions. The omission of any item will delay processing. Consideration of applicants for the STEM Enrichment Program begins June 1 and continues until all seats are filled. Please submit the completed application as soon as possible. Send or deliver the above materials, in a single package, to: Ms. Gloria Liu Instructional Specialist of Math and Science The Learning Center Oakton Community College 1600 East Golf Road Des Plaines, IL 60016