CALS Academic Programs

ASPIRE (ACT Supplemental Preparation In Rural Education) is an initiative designed to bridge deficits in rural high school students' performance on the ACT College Entrance Examination in order to increase the number of students gaining admissions to institutions offering degrees in agricultural fields. The ASPIRE program also aims to increase admissions rates of students from rural, economically distressed counties into institutions of higher education. ASPIRE includes 30 hours of ACT course instruction, along with helpful ACT prep materials and access to four (4) full-length practice ACT exams.

If you wish to apply using the paper version of the ASPIRE application, please download and print the application. Please mail the application to the following address:

Attn: Bianca Glaze
2501 Founders Drive
111 Patterson Hall
Campus Box 7642
Raleigh, NC 27695

Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

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Street Address (Line 1)

Street Address (Line 2)

City

State

Zip Code

County

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Student Phone (with Area Code)

Student Email

Birthday

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Ethnicity (optional): Hispanic or Latino American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Two or More Races

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Parent/Guardian's First Name

Parent/Guardian's Last Name

Parent/Guardian's Phone

Parent/Guardian's Email

Academic History

High School

Current Grade Sophomore Junior

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Grade Point Average (GPA)

• Please note that you must have a minimum of a 3.2 unweighted GPA to apply to the ASPIRE program.
• Please check with your high school guidance counselor to obtain your most RECENT GPA. Your weighted GPA includes points for Honors and AP courses while your unweighted GPA is your raw GPA without additional points.

Weighted GPA

Unweighted GPA

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Exams Taken
PSAT ACT PLAN ACT SAT SAT Subject Test(s) AP Exam(s) IB Exam(s)

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Do you plan on pursuing a 4-year Bachelor's Degree in an agricultural field? Yes Other Field

If you chose "Other Field", indicate your preferred field in the space below:

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Please list your top three Universities to which you plan to apply.

University 1

University 2

University 3

Anticipated College Major

Briefly describe your future career aspirations upon completing your undergraduate degree. (500 word limit)

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Please list and describe up to five extracurricular activities you are involved in (examples: FFA, academic clubs, sports, etc.)

Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5

ASPIRE Program Stipulations

Please review the following terms and conditions of participating in the ASPIRE program. Both the prospective student as well as the parent/guardian must initial on the line next to each of these terms indicating that you have BOTH reviewed and agree to these terms.


1. We are aware that there is a $65 NON-REFUNDABLE cost for The Princeton Review ACT Preparatory materials that is non-refundable. We are aware that the student will receive The Princeton Review Student Manual, 1460 ACT Question Workbook, four full-length ACT Practice Exams with score and access to The Princeton Review Online ACT Resources for this price.

** If you are accepted to the ASPIRE program, we will contact you with your acceptance and supply you with payment information. You DO NOT need to submit any payment with your initial application.

Student's Initials

Parent/Guardian's Initials

2. We are aware that there is a $100 REFUNDABLE cost to participate in the ASPIRE program. This deposit ensures that you and your parent guardian will adhere to the strict attendance policy. This policy will be strictly enforced to ensure that you get the most out of your class.

Student's Initials

Parent/Guardian's Initials

In order to receive your full deposit upon completion of the course you must complete the following:

3. Complete ALL 4 full-length practice ACT exams. If you have a conflict with any of the scheduled practice test dates, you will need to arrange to take a make-up exam administered by an approved proctor (contact your ASPIRE instructor to arrange).

** PLEASE NOTE: If you miss ANY of the four practice exams and do not make them up with an approved proctor at an alternate time, you will forfeit your ENTIRE deposit.

Student's Initials

Parent/Guardian's Initials

4. Attendance will be taken at each ASPIRE class. You will be reimbursed directly based upon your attendance. Below is the reimbursement policy. Less than 50% attendance results in forfeiting the deposit and being removed from the program.

• Attend 100% of classes and complete all 4 ACT exams = $100 Refunded
• Attend 90% of classes and complete all 4 ACT exams = $90 Refunded
• Attend 80% of classes and complete all 4 ACT exams = $80 Refunded
• Attend 70% of classes and complete all 4 ACT exams = $70 Refunded
• Attend 60% of classes and complete all 4 ACT exams = $60 Refunded
• Attend 50% of classes and complete all 4 ACT exams = $50 Refunded

Student's Initials

Parent/Guardian's Initials

Limited Financial Assistance Available: Limited financial assistance is available to sponsor students with demonstrated financial need or hardship. If you believe you fall in this category, please complete the information below.

Do you believe you qualify for financial assistance? Yes No
If you selected YES above, please complete the following:

Why do you want to participate in ASPIRE?

State any special or family circumstances affecting your need for financial assistance.

What impact would financial assistance for ASPIRE have on your educational journey?

Do you receive free or reduced lunch at school? Yes No

Preview Submission

** If you would like to mail your application, you may send it to the following address:

ATTN: Bianca Glaze
2501 Founders Drive
111 Patterson Hall
Campus Box 7642
Raleigh, NC 27695