Essay Questions
Below are the essay questions on each program application. Students can begin thinking about their responses to essay questions before beginning their application. **Please note: Parents should not assist or complete the essays for their GATE student.
Academic Year Programs
ALL: Latin
In at least 2 paragraphs written in English, please describe why you wish to enroll in the ALL program and your experiences with the Latin language (if any).
CHAMP: Math
CHAMP does not have an essay question, but you will be asked about which math topics you have already studied, and which math books you have used.
ISHALL: English
Why do you think the ISHALL program is a good fit for your learning style, your interests, and/or your academic plans? Please also specify what you hope to gain beyond advanced/accelerated credits. Please write 1-2 developed paragraphs in response to this question.
M.A.N.G.A.: Japanese
In at least 2 paragraphs written in English, please describe why you wish to enroll in the M.A.N.G.A. program and your experiences with the Japanese language (if any).
Summer Programs
IS4GT (Grades 6-11)
1) Please explain why you are interested in participating in this intensive summer program.
MST@MSU (Grades 7-8)
In at least two paragraphs, please describe the following:
1) Why would you like to participate in MST@MSU?
2) Why do you feel you should be selected for MST@MSU?
MSTL (Grades 9-10)
In at least two paragraphs, please describe the following:
1) Why would you like to participate in MSTL?
2) Why do you feel you should be selected for MSTL?