ANSEP™ JUNIOR ACADEMY
Building a strong foundation for academic achievement
Our goal is for each Junior Academy student to:
- Earn $2,000 in scholarship support good at UAA, UAF, or UAS
- Complete two of the following classes: biology, chemistry, physics or trigonometry
- Or complete 2 of the following classes: Calculus 1, Introduction to Engineering, or Introduction to Biology
- Develop a peer group
- Get to know University faculty and staff
- Take classes not otherwise available
- Understand STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) career opportunities
- Understand the importance of a supportive community/study group
- Learn to navigate at the University
- Become college ready
- Learn to become independent by managing time and resources
- Earn college credits
- Graduate with a B.S. in a STEM discipline
The concept behind the Junior Academy developed as a direct result of our Pre-College component. ANSEP™ places high expectations on our students and we provide them every opportunity to succeed. Students are expected to complete biology, trigonometry, chemistry, and physics before graduating from high school. Many schools across Alaska do not offer these courses on location, which requires students to take them through a web-based program. ANSEP™ believes these students should have the opportunity to take these classes and be taught directly by a teacher. ANSEP’s Junior Academy will provide this missing link.
Eligible students who have completed one or more of the courses offered during Junior Academy may select from the Introduction to Engineering or Introduction to Biological Sciences class instead. Students who are ready with their math can take Calculus 1. This means you will be even further ahead when you arrive as a college student!
How the Junior Academy component works
Junior Academy is aimed at students between their junior and senior years in high school. The Junior Academy will be held at UAA during the summer for 5 weeks.
Requirements are:
- ANSEP™ Pre-College component participant
- Minimum 3.00 GPA
- Algebra II completed
- Ready to start their senior year the fall following completion of the Junior Academy
- Biology or natural science completed where available
Students must choose two from the following list of class options:
- Biology (high school level)
- Physics (high school level)
- Chemistry (high school level)
- Trigonometry (high school level)
- Calculus 1 (University level)
- Introduction to Biology (University level)
- Introduction to Engineering (University level)
The students will attend their classes in the mornings, Monday through Friday. The chemistry and biology classes will each include a lab that will meet for a total of 5 hours per week. Evenings will include designated group study time where students will work in groups on homework and test preparation for each class.
On Friday night and Saturday, there are required group activities. Sundays are free time for napping, laundry, and exploring. Sunday evening will include more group study time for class preparation.
During the Junior Academy, students from outside Anchorage are required to live on UAA’s campus. Anchorage students can choose to live with their parents or live in the residence halls on campus. All travel, meals, and housing are included in the program. Students who successfully complete the Academy are awarded $2,000 scholarship support good at any UA campus. The pace of the Junior Academy is tough, but successful students will be on track for success at the University.
Please contact Mike Bourdukofsky (email: mikeb@uaa.alaska.edu or phone: 786-6362) for more information.
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