HERO (Healthcare Experience and Research in Oncology)

BEFORE BEGINNING THIS APPLICATION, it is highly recommended that you:

1. Obtain the permission of a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics teacher or high school counselor willing to submit a recommendation on your behalf before you include their contact information in this application.
2. Draft your responses to the personal statement essay prompts (below) into a separate document before copying and pasting into this application.
3. Have your most recent transcript or report card handy.

Personal statement essay prompts:

1. Of the learning opportunities related to careers in science and medicine, why have you chosen to apply to HERO? For example, you might discuss how the program relates to your academic and career plans, the nature of your interest in cancer, or what you hope to gain from the experience. (250 words or less)
2. What qualities and experiences do you have that best prepare you for the scientific and professional demands of this program? (250 words or less)
3. Scientific progress depends on expertise and perspectives. Tell us about an aspect of your own perspective, viewpoint, or lived experience that is important to you, and describe how it shapes the way you would learn from and contribute to the HERO community. (250 words or less)
4. Is there anything else important for us to know about you? (250 words or less)

As required by federal law, you are hereby informed that the information supplied in this form may be used for research and evaluation of the HERO program.