CHALLENGE

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[INCENTIVES]
[ACTIVITIES]
[COURSES]
[COSTS/FEES]

REGISTER FOR CHALLENGE

2007 Challenge Counselors *NEW*

IMPORTANT INFO:

Challenge Dates: June 23rd - July 27th

Challenge is OMED's signature bridge program. It is a five-week, intensive program that is held every summer for incoming Georgia Tech freshman. In Challenge, students will be immersed in the Georgia Tech environment; they will live in a freshman dorm, take classes provided by Georgia Tech professors, and participate in social and academic workshops provided by upper-class Tech students.

PURPOSE
The purpose of Challenge is to introduce incoming freshman to Georgia Tech and provide them with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed during their first academic year.

INCENTIVES
During Challenge there are constant give-a-ways, awards, and various opportunities to win prizes. Those are among the many incentives that the program offers, but perhaps the greatest incentive is the opportunity for EACH student to receive FULL or partial refunds of their Challenge fees. Quite simply, if a student receives a 3.0 or higher GPA in the Challenge courses, he/she will receive a cash refund of:

GPA of 3.00 - 3.49 = $150 Refund
GPA of 3.50 - 3.99 = $350 Refund
GPA of 4.00 ------ = $500 Refund

Students will be given every opportunity to receive a GPA of 3.0 or better.

ACTIVITIES
A goal of CHALLENGE is to provide incoming freshman with a realistic view of the collegiate environment at Georgia Tech. The Challenge Program is designed to ensure the first term and first year academic success. Our retention model proves that there is a correlation between first term performance and a student's chances at graduating from Georgia Tech.

Keeping this purpose in mind, various activities are provided for Challenge students that will aid their journey through Georgia Tech. These activities encompass a wide variety of topics.

COURSES
Mathematics (MATH 1501):
Sets & Functions, Limits (Delta Epsilon Proofs), Curve Sketching, Definition of Derivative, Chain Rule, Integrals Area Between Curves

Science (CHEM 1311):
Periodic Table, Lewis Dot Structure, Molarity & Molality, Gas Laws, Aufbau's Principle, Polyatomic Ion Nomenclature, Stoichiometry & Balancing Chemical Equations.

Computer Science (CS 1321, CS1371):
Variables, Loops, Branches, Abstraction, Recursion, Linked Lists, Trees, Stacks, Queues, Graphs.

Literary Communications and Culture (LCC 1101):
Understanding Content, Understanding Opinion, Writing Thesis Statements, Writing Supporting Arguments, Bibliographies.

Freshman Seminar (GT 1000): **NEW**
Discussion of topics related to academic and professional success including time management, learning skills, career planning, psychological hardiness, team work, and leadership.

COST/FEES
The fee for the Challenge Program is $500, however there are other costs associated with the program that each participant should know about:

The courses for Challenge require that students obtain books, calculators, etc. These books and supplies will be the same as the required materials for the Fall semester, therefore students will not have to make any additional purchases in the Fall.

Meal plans will be made available via Campus Dining. Students are not required to purchase a meal plan. Also, on several occasions students may need additional spending money for souvenirs, clothing, toiletries, etc.

Here are cost estimates based on last year:
* Calculus Book: $100
* Chemistry Book: $150
* English: $50
Computer Science: $80 (Free Online)
Prorated Meal Plan: $300
Graphing Calculator: $100
* Required Items