Academic Advantage Program

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Sample Schedule

August 19-24, 2012

  • Deadline to register is August 10
  • No refunds will be given after August 10

The Academic Advantage Program (AAP) is an intense and innovative program offered by the College of Engineering and Computer Science. This program is especially designed for first-year students who will enter engineering or computer science programs at Wright State University this fall, but all majors are encouraged to attend. If you need to improve your math skills, this is the program for you.

Why should I sign up?

The purpose of Academic Advantage is to help entering engineering and computer science students succeed by easing the transition from high school to college. University education in general is a challenging endeavor, and the study of engineering or computer science in particular can be rigorous and demanding. Having the right skills up front -- the kinds of skills provided by Academic Advantage -- will make meeting the challenge of higher education much easier.

What will I learn?

The focus of the program is to provide students with three distinct advantages:

  1. Math Skills
    • The focus of this instruction is to review the math skills that you need most in your first year of college. Multiple math sections will be offered with the instruction tailored to your specific math skill level. Problem solving sessions will reinforce fundamentals and build your confidence. Instructors are members of the College of Engineering and Computer Science faculty. Whether you need algebra or trigonometry refresher or already have a calculus background, you will benefit from the instruction.
    • Regardless of your math placement level, whether its college algebra or calculus II, you will be challenged.
    • At the end of the week, students are given the opportunity to re-take their math placement level test and potentially move up one or more levels. Typically, 65% of students test up at least one level.
  2. Study and Success Strategies
    • The Academic Advantage program teaches you the most important academic skill of them all -- how to learn. The math review will stress how to listen, take notes, and understand difficult concepts more efficiently and effectively.
  3. Social Interaction
    • Students will interact with our College of Engineering and Computer Science faculty and students, in and out of the classroom. There will be a barbecue, as well as many other opportunitiesto talk about WSU college life and how to be a successful student. There will be evening activities as well.

Other Advantages and Spin-off Benefits

  • Two convenient attendance options for students:
    • Commute to the program for $175
    • Live on campus in your permanent dorm room for $275
  • Opportunity to retake the Math Placement Level Test
  • Early familiarization with the engineering and computer science facilities, as well as the rest of campus
  • Opportunity to get to know other students in your freshman class, as well as some current students and faculty members