Applying to PULSE:
Applications for PULSE 2019-2020 are now closed! Acceptance emails will be sent out at the end of July. Thank you all for your interest in PULSE!
IMPORTANT:
- Please review the program information below before submitting your application.
- New materials must be submitted each year, regardless of previous participation. This includes:
- The online application
- One letter of recommendation
- Official transcript from your school
- The application deadline for PULSE 2019 is 11:59pm on May 31, 2019. All required material must be submitted prior to the deadline for your application to be considered.
Letters of Recommendation:
- PULSE requires ONE letter from a science teacher OR guidance counselor
- You will provide your letter writer with the link listed below to submit their letter of recommendation, letters must be submitted by the application deadline May 31, 2019 at 11:59PM.
- Procuring letters is the responsibility of the applicant; PULSE will not request them from your school. Your application will not be considered complete until a letter of recommendation and transcript have been received.
Transcripts:
- Your application will not be considered complete until an official transcript is received from your school.
- Transcripts must be sent in by the application deadline May 31, 2019 at 11:59PM.
- Please have a counselor or school faculty member email official/unofficial transcripts to hmcpulse@gmail.com with the student’s name in the subject line.
Returning PULSE Students:
- Check the appropriate box on your application indicating your previous participation.
- One letter of recommendation and updated transcript are due May 31, 2019.
- All designated essays must be completed (including PULSE Honors/PULSE Star students).
PULSE Honors/PULSE Star Students:
- PULSE Honors/PULSE Star students from last year, are not required to submit a letter of recommendation with application, however, designated essays must be completed.
- Updated transcript is due May 31, 2019.
Cost:
- The PULSE Program is provided at no cost to the students.
- Students will be responsible for their own transportation.
Eligibility:
- Enrolled High school students during the fall semester.
- Students must have earned a B- or better in one of the following courses: 8th grade science, Intro to Biology, Biology, Honors Biology, Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, AP Biology, or AP Chemistry.
- Applications must be completed and submitted prior to May 31, 2019.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Plagiarism or falsification of information on the application will render the applicant ineligible for the program.
- Students accepted into the PULSE program are expected to act respectfully and professionally during their time on the campus of the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. This includes modest attire, attendance at all lectures and activities, and attention to lecturers, facilitators, and guest speakers. Noncompliance may result in failure to complete the course and/or ineligibility in subsequent PULSE semesters.
Application:
- The 2019-2020 PULSE Application is now open. It will close on May 31st, 2019 at 11:59PM
- There is no way to save your work and come back to it, so please plan accordingly.
- Access the form and view essay prompts prior to submission. Complete all essay in a separate word processor and then copy your responses into the application.
- You must complete all designated essays even if you have participated in previous years.
- All applications must be completed (including submission of letters of recommendation and transcripts) by May 31, 2019 at 11:59PM!
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact us at HMCPULSE@GMAIL.COM.
Thank you!