The ANSEP Summer Bridge focuses on developing students academically, socially and professionally for college and careers. The Summer Bridge is a college and career visioning opportunity that’s geared toward students who are graduating high school this academic year.
Timing: Summer
Duration: 9 Weeks
Dorm Experience: Yes
The ANSEP Summer Bridge focuses on developing students academically, socially and professionally for college and careers. The Summer Bridge is a college and career visioning opportunity that’s geared toward students who are graduating high school this academic year. Summer Bridge students work a paid summer internship in the engineering, science, or business field with one of the ANSEP Strategic Partners. All costs associated with the program are covered by ANSEP. Students who successfully complete Summer Bridge are eligible for scholarship funding to attend the University of Alaska, the fall immediately following Summer Bridge.
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Location
The ANSEP Summer Bridge component will be held at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), in Anchorage, AK. Internships will be based in Anchorage, with some internships taking students all across Alaska, from rural campsites to communities.
Eligibility Requirements
Students graduating high school this academic year can apply. Please indicate on your application that you graduating high school early. Keep in mind that some of our partner companies who host interns, have age limit requirements for their employees.
How to Apply
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: Submit or Postmark by March 19, 2021
Applicants will be notified of application status by April 16, 2021
STEP 1: Take the ALEKS Math Placement Test
READ FIRST:
You do NOT need to take the ALEKS Math Placement Test if you have:
a) Successfully completed MATH 105 – Intermediate Algebra with w C grade or higher through a University of Alaska campus (UAA, UAF, or UAS) or;
b) Scored a 30 or higher on the ALEKS Math Placement test in July 2020 or later
If you have completed any of the above, you may proceed to STEP 2.
Option 1 (RECOMMENDED) – Apply for admission to UAA and take the ALEKS test:
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ADMISSION APPLICATION TO THE UNIVERSITY AT LEAST 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE APPLICATION DEADLINE
UA may require 3-5 business days to register student IDs which are required for the ALEKs placement test.
Prior to submitting your Acceleration Academy (Summer) application, please complete the ALEKS Math Placement test.
Option 2 (ALTERNATE Method) – McGraw Hill ALEKS Website
Note: Only use this method if you have technical difficulties with using the RECOMMENDED method above.
- Go to www.aleks.com
- Select “SIGN UP NOW!”
- Enter class code: CUA3E-GJGKD and Select “Continue”
- Complete student registration and student survey
- Complete Placement Assessment (Time Limit: 72 hours)
- Note: A student may re-take the assessment up to 5 times
- Print or save a copy of Placement Assessment and include with your application packet
STEP 2: Submit an application
Option 1 – Submit an Online Application
- Have ALL the following documents ready for upload BEFORE you begin the online application process:
- ALEKS math placement score (PDF document)
- Official transcript (A link or PDF)
- 500-word essay describing the following:
- Why you are ready to be successful in college courses
- How do you plan to contribute to the future of Alaska?
- Recommendation Forms (Have your teacher(s) complete the form and send back to you for upload)
- Signed ANSEP Studies Agreement Form
- Submit application by March 19, 2021
Option 2 – Printed Application Packet
Complete the full application packet for mail-in or delivery. Application packet must be delivered or postmarked by March 19, 2021
MAIL APPLICATION TO:
ANSEP Acceleration Academy (Summer)
3211 Providence Dr, Acceleration Building
Anchorage, AK 99508
DELIVER APPLICATION TO:
ANSEP Acceleration Academy (Summer)
3800 University Lake Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
Option 1: Follow these directions if you DO NOT have a University of Alaska (UA) username and password:
- Go to www.aleks.com
- Select “SIGN UP NOW!”
- Enter class code: CUA3E-GJGKD and Select “Continue”
- Complete student registration and student survey
- Complete Placement Assessment (Time Limit: 72 hours) Note: A student may re-take the assessment up to 5 times
- Print a copy of Placement Assessment and include with your application packet
Option 2: Follow these directions in the link below if you DO have a University of Alaska (UA) username and password: Guide to Take the ALEKS Test
Questions? Contact us at
uaa_ansepacceleration@alaska.edu
or 907-786-0905
