Black Girls Who M.A.T.H. Cohort 2 Application-Black Girls Who Math

Black Girls Who M.A.T.H. Cohort 2 Application

Apply for a seat within our 2nd Cohort for Black Girls Who M.A.T.H. (high school program). BGWM is a comprehensive year-round program (3 week summer institute and meeting 1x per month in the school year) focused on exposing students to STEM fields, providing academic support, preparing them for college, and building sisterhood.

You must complete this application in one sitting. Here is a link to the PDF version of the full application for viewing purposes. It is recommended that you gather all of your materials before completing the application. For this application you will need:

Student transcripts (PDF scan)
Current school year grades (PDF scan)
Photo of applicant (headshot)
Scanned copy of most recent FAST and/or EOC exam scores.
To know the total household income for 2023
Student's responses to short answer questions
Recommender Name and Email (2 people)

Student Information

Student First name

Middle Name

Student Last name

Phone Number

Gender

Does the student identify as Black or African American?

Yes

Birth Date

Birth Country

Home Address

What languages do you speak most of the time, at home (select all that apply)?

English

Spanish

Haitian-Creole

Other

School Information

What school are you currently attending?

Current Grade

9th grade

10th grade

11th grade

12th

What county do you attend school in?

Current Math Course

Current GPA (unweighted)

Current GPA (weighted)

Will the student be attending the same school next year?

Does the student qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch?

Yes

Do you foresee any conflicts with the dates of the program? (July 5 -26, 2025)

Yes

To ensure the student receives the consideration, support and encouragement they need while in BGWM, please share any educational support/services the student has or is currently receiving. Please select all that apply.

Recommendation Information

BGWM requires two recommendations as part of the application process. One of them must be a math teacher that you have had within the past two years. The other recommender can be a teacher, employer, counselor, or another adult leader in your life (cannot be a relative/family affiliated). Please provide the name and email address and we will contact these recommenders directly via email.

Name of Recommender 1 (current or former math teacher)

Recommender 1 Email

Name of Recommender 2 (can be another teacher, mentor, supervisor, or adult figure - not family)

Recommender 2 Email

Short Answer Questions

Please answer the questions in at least 1 paragraph. We want to see your best work! You can copy/paste from a word document if you would like.

Why are you interested in joining Black Girls Who Math and how do you envision it benefiting your academic and personal growth? (Provide your answer in at least 1 paragraph).

What are your future goals? How is going to college going to help you reach these goals? (Provide your answer in at least 1 paragraph).

Describe a hobby or interest that you are passionate about outside of your academic pursuits. How has this hobby influenced your personal growth, problem-solving skills, and overall outlook on life? Please provide specific examples.

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian #1 First Name

Parent/Guardian #1 Last Name

What is your relationship to the student?

Parent/Guardian #1 Address

Phone Number

Parent/Guardian #1 Email

Parent/Guardian #2 First Name

Parent/Guardian #2 Last Name

What is your relationship to the student?

Address

Phone Number

Family Background

What was your ANNUAL pre-tax household income last year (2023)?

How many people living in your household are under the age of 18?

We use the income and household information above to better understand the needs of our applicants. Please provide any additional personal or financial information you think would help us more accurately determine need for our program.

What is the highest level of education completed by Parent /Guardian #1?

What is the highest level of education completed by Parent /Guardian #2?

Photo of Applicant (headshot)

Past two report cards for this current year or the end of last year (or submit grade history)

Student Transcript

Most Recent FAST and EOC Scores

Parent/Guardian acknowledgement: I acknowledge that by submitting this application to Black Girls Who Math, I consent to the collection and use of the information provided for the purposes of evaluating my eligibility for participation in the program. I understand that sensitive information shared in this application will be handled confidentially and will only be used for program-related purposes. Additionally, I grant Black Girls Who Math permission to use any submitted photos for promotional or educational purposes related to the program (if the applicant is admitted into the program). I understand that I may revoke this permission at any time by contacting the program administrators in writing. By checking this box, I confirm that I have read and agree to the terms outlined above.

I agree to the terms & conditions of this application