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Mathematical Sciences Semesters in Guanajuato (MSSG) Application Form

MSSG Application

* Program applying for
Name
* First
Middle
* Last
* Email Address
* Confirm Email Address
* Phone Number (numerical characters only)
Personal Information
* Country where you were born
* Citizenship
* Name of Current College or University
* Expected Graduation Month and Year
* Major
Please state your declared or expected major(s)
College-Level Mathematics Courses Taken
* List all (or your 5 most advanced) college-level mathematics courses taken or that will be taken prior to participation. List the grade you received and the grading scale of your institution.
Proof-based Math Courses
* How many proof-based math courses have you taken or are currently enrolled in?
  1
  2
  3
  4
  5
  6
  Other
Computer Science Courses
* How many Computer Science courses have you taken or are you currently enrolled in?
  1
  2
  3
  4
  5
  6
  Other
Computational Languages
* Please indicate the computational languages you know. Include the skill percentage you consider you have for each one, e.g. Python 80%, C++ 60%, etc.
* Please select the option that best characterizes your computing skills:
  I am fluent in a computing language (R, Python, Matlab, C++) and could program a given algorithm completely from scratch.
  I know a few functions in a computing language (R, Python, Matlab, C++) and could adapt a script provided to me for specific needs.
  I can input data, operate it numerically and build plots using a symbolic algebra language (e.g., Mathematica).
  I can do computations and build plots by operating on cells in a spreadsheet.
  My ability to do numerical calculations on a computer is somewhat limited.
Course Preferences
In case you apply for the Semester Program (non-binding; for internal planning purposes only):
a. List 2-3 courses or mathematical subareas of the Semester Program of your choice you are particularly interested in (in decreasing order of preference)
b. Are there any courses listed in the Semester Program of your choice that you would be unlikely to enroll in?
Scholastic and Academic Honors
Please list all scholastic or academic honors you have received in college including scholarships, fellowships, prizes, honor societies, etc.
Foreign Experience
Please list any foreign experience, i.e. travel, living, other study abroad program, etc.
1st Recommender's Information
The MSSG application requires two recommendation letters and an official transcript sent to CIMAT. Of the two recommendation letters, at least one should be from an instructor of Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science with whom you have taken classes. The other can be from an instructor or academic advisor familiar with your academic record. List their name, title, college, and email address. Once you submit your application, an email requesting a letter for your application will automatically be sent to the recommender.
* First Name
* Last Name
* Title
* Institution
* Email Address
* Confirm Email Address
2nd Recommender's Information
* First Name
* Last Name
* Title
* Institution
* Email Address
* Confirm Email Address
Home School Study Abroad Office Approval
You are required to obtain approval from your home institution prior to studying at CIMAT. Please provide contact information for Study Abroad Staff or Official at your school. An email will be sent to this person requesting approval upon completion of this application.
* First Name
* Last Name
* Email Address
* Confirm Email Address
Essay: Motivation for Applying to MSSG
* Please explain what motivated you to apply for this program. Particularly helpful would be a discussion of your mathematical and computer science interests and your interest in living in a foreign country. Please limit your response to 3 to 4 paragraphs.
* How did you learn of CIMAT's Mathematical Sciences Semesters in Guanajuato?
  MSSG website
  CIMAT Visit
  CONACYT's website
  Printed Advertising
  CIMAT's website
  Facebook
  Acquaintance / Relative in CIMAT
  Talk or Conference
  Other
Age Verification
* I confirm that I will be at least 18 years of age when the program begins.
  Yes
  No
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