M-STEM Academy: Are you going?

[DRMAN54]

<p>Many threads have asked about the M-STEM academy and I finally received the email that's all about it. There is plenty of bad with plenty of good; it really is a tough choice.</p>

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@Darryl Koch

The M-STEM Academy is designed to maximize your academic, personal, and professional success at the University of Michigan. The staff of the M-STEM Academy will partner with you to help you achieve your goals and provide programs and services for you so that you will be able to fully experience the scope, scholarship, and scale of the University.</p>

<p>In order to receive the most benefit as an M-STEM Academy participant, you will be required to fulfill certain program obligations during your first two years as a College of Engineering student. Your full participation in all of the requirements will earn you $3000; $1500 paid at the completion of the summer program, $750 paid at the end of Fall Term 2009, and $750 paid at the end of Winter Term 2010. In addition, we will assist you in gaining either a corporate internship, a paid research opportunity, or employment with the M-STEM Academy Summer Program during the Summer of 2010.</p>

<p>To accept our offer of admission to the M-STEM Academy and confirm your understanding of the program obligations, we ask that you read and sign the following agreement.</p>

<p>“I recognize that as an M-STEM Academy participant, I will be required to fulfill the following obligations:</p>

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I will attend the M-STEM Summer Transition Program, June 22, 2009 – August 8, 2009, and adhere to all the guidelines of the program as outlined in the M-STEM Academy Summer Transition Program Handbook. These include: o

    Participants must remain on campus, within defined campus boundaries, for the duration of the program with the exception of the optional weekends home (July 3 – 5 and July 25 – 26). NO EXCEPTIONS.
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    Participants are not allowed to have a motor vehicle or bicycle on campus during the Summer Transition Program.
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    Participants must attend all classes and scheduled activities of the Summer Transition Program.
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    Participants must be in the residence hall by 12 am Sunday – Thursday nights, and 1 am on Friday and Saturday nights.
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    Participants must adhere to all guidelines of conduct within the residence hall and during program activities.

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I will reside in Bursley Residence Hall during my first year.

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I will follow all course scheduling recommendations of M-STEM Academy staff during the first two years. *

I will work closely with M-STEM Academy staff as I plan extra-curricular or part-time employment activities during the academic year. *

I will participate in designated academic support activities during the first two years, including regularly scheduled Supplemental Instruction sessions. *

I will attend all designated personal and professional development forums during the first two years. *

I will meet with M-STEM Academy staff regularly during the academic year to discuss academic progress. *

I will meet with my assigned peer mentor regularly during the academic year. *

I will commit my best effort to all M-STEM Academy activities. *

I will contribute my individual skills and strengths to the overall success of the M-STEM Academy community. </code></pre>

<p>Academic Expectations</p>

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As an M-STEM Academy participant, I understand I must maintain a term and cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 to remain in good standing. Receiving lower than a 3.0 GPA will result in probation. To assist probation students in the transition to the required 3.0 GPA, there will be weekly sessions with the academic coach and students will follow prescribed actions. *

I understand that I must receive at least a B- in all of the required math courses before proceeding to the next higher level math course. If I do not receive at least a B- in a math course, I will repeat that course. </code></pre>

<p>I acknowledge that I am signing up for the M-STEM Academy in good faith, and that I will make an honest effort to meet the obligations outlined above. I understand that not meeting the obligations can result in a review by M-STEM Academy staff about my continued participation in the program and possible dismissal from the program.”

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<p>Here is the video of the information session:
YouTube</a> - Broadcast Yourself.</p>

<p>My Comments:
I don't like that you have to take the recommended classes, but I guess they do that to make sure you don't stray off. I do like that they force and help you to keep a 3.0 GPA. I spoke to UMich alum and he told me most of the kids in this group have at least a 3.2 GPA. Another thing is that we are forced to live in North Campus. But mostly everything is for our own good. They basically hold your hand for the first two years of college, which must be nice considering the size.</p>

<p>We hear decisions within the first week of May.</p>

[mjohns142]

<p>Seems like theres alot more good then bad though. The only real downer is the fact that you MUST stay on north campus your freshman year. Then again, students who have gone through M-STEM have told me that the people you meet during this program will be your really close friends throughout college. So, while you may miss out on some social opportunities and have to commute to your classes on central campus, you will still have a strong circle of friends to hang around.</p>

<p>Also, the program will get you acclimated with the campus and its resources, and will prepare you for the academic challenges you will face in your freshman year. So when classes begin, you wont be running around like a headless chicken-though, the same cant be said for the other freshman. You will have the comfort and support of M-STEM, which may allow you to more freely pursue extracurriculars at Umich without compromising your grades.</p>

[DRMAN54]

<p>has anyone heard back from these people?</p>

[mjohns142]

<p>I was interviewed by and talked to a lady who runs MSTEM today. She told me decisions will come out next week.</p>

[DRMAN54]

<p>i was just interviewed like literally about 7 minutes ago. He told me decisions come out this week lol.</p>

<p>i’m so excited now. I really hope i get taken. The man said I did very well. Hope we all go. Good luck to all.</p>

[hoedown]

<p>It’s a really neat program–I hope you get in!</p>

[mjohns142]

<p>just got my acceptance letter at 1:38pm today. gl to everyone else who applied.</p>

[mantrith]

<p>I was accepted as well!</p>

<p>what is the admittance rate? </p>

<p>I’m really excited!!! I really wanted this. Will our roommate be an m-stem student as well?</p>

[DRMAN54]

<p>lol I got my acceptance at 1:38pm as well!!</p>

<p>I’m so glad. Now I can remove $3000 worth of loans for now. All people in Bursley will be M-Stem for the summer.</p>

[mantrith]

<p>:D Congratulations! I’m sure we will all become very close. That is what I want… because the university is SO big, it is a great opportunity to be in this program.</p>

[chicken055]

<p>hey DRMAN54 i just got accepted into M-STEM academy as well, now we can piitb eachother in the dormrooms</p>

[perezeli]

<p>im also in for M-STEM ! i agree with DRMAN54, $3000 less off loans!</p>