Texas Woman S University

Touchstone Honors Program Application Texas Woman’s University

To apply for admission to the TWU Touchstone Program, candidates must complete this form and will need to

 have been admitted to or have applied for admission to TWU,  have copies of transcripts on file with TWU,  meet eligibility requirements as outlined below.

The program seeks motivated and talented students from a wide variety of backgrounds and majors. Candidates should generally have earned a minimum cumulative college grade point average of 3.30 and have completed between 15-60 hours of college credits, excluding AP or other credit by examination.

I Personal Information

Last Name:______First & Middle:______

Student ID Number:______Date of Birth:______

Permanent Address:______

City, State, Zip:______Home Phone:(___)______

E-mail Address:______Cell Phone:(___)______

I wish to enter the program in the: (check one)  Fall  Spring  Summer of 20___. Are you a: (check one)  current student  transfer student What is your intended major? ______ undecided Are you a member of an honors program at your current school?  Yes  No

How did you find out about the Touchstone Program at Texas Woman’s University?  counselor  former student  friend  teacher  website  recruiter  high school counselor  other,Texas please specify ______Woman’s University II References Please provide the information requested below for two instructors/coaches/mentors familiar with your abilities who may be contacted on your behalf.

1. Name:______Phone:______

Position:______

School and Address:______

City, State, Zip:______

2. Name:______Phone:______

Position:______

School and Address:______

City, State, Zip:______

III Activities

This section of the application is meant to help us get a better idea of what your interests are. Please recognize that it is not about quantity but about what means the most to you.

A. List high school and early college academic accomplishments (honor societies, debate, National Merit, etc).

B. List the 3-5 most important high school (or college)/extracurricular activities/involvements and why they are important to you (recitals, sports, student organizations, etc). C. Describe your most rewarding volunteer/community service/major-related job experience(s).

IV. Extended Response

Answer the following questions in approximately 100-150 words each.

A. What is your favorite class you have taken so far (may be from high school or college)? Why is it your favorite, and how did if affect you personally?

B. List and explain what you perceive to be the most important qualities for a leader to possess. What person or experience(s) led you to decide on these qualities as the essentials? C. What value is there to be gained from exploring and learning about a culture that is not like your own? Give a personal example.

Please complete the following and mail this form to the Honors Program Office:

Attn: Dr. Guy Litton Honors Program Office P.O. Box 425678 Texas Woman’s University Denton, TX 76204 Or Email to: [email protected] Or Fax to: (940) 898-2835

______For office use only.

CGPA: ______Credits: ______

The TWU Honors Scholar Program Application