A completed application consists of the following three parts. All three parts are due before midnight on, Monday, 13 May. Parts I and II should be submitted by e-mail (mmckone@carleton.edu), either as text within the e-mail message or as attached Microsoft Word documents. Part III should be sent to Mark McKone by campus mail or put in my box in Hulings 303. Incomplete or late applications will only be considered in extreme circumstances. Decisions about applications will be made before Fall Term registration begins on 24 May.

PART I.

A.

- name

- campus address, phone, and e-mail

- name, address, and phone number of parent(s)

- address and phone during summer 2002 (if known)

- citizenship

- major

- list of courses in which you are currently enrolled

- name of person writing your letter of support (Part II)

B. Applicant essay. Explain your interest in tropical ecology. It may be useful to consider the source of your motivation, previous educational or personal experiences, and your life goals beyond Carleton. Please also explain any previous experience you’ve had overseas, in field conditions, or in intensive group work.

C. (Your answer to these questions will not affect the success of your application.)

Will it be difficult for you to pay for the transportation costs for the program? Have you identified a source of funds?

What is your proficiency in Spanish?

Do you have any experience with first aid?

PART II. Letter of support. This letter can be from a professor, family member, friend, or anyone else who knows about your interest in tropical ecology. The writer should state how they know you and address the points of your application essay above. Please have these letters sent directly to Mark McKone by e-mail.

PART III. A current college transcript (doesn’t need to be official; photocopy OK as long as Winter term 2002 grades are included).