HSMC Application : Mathworks : Texas State University

2026 HSMC Application

This is the application form for the 2026 Honors Summer Math Camp (HSMC), a residential summer math program for high school students.The camp will be held at Texas State University from June 21 - August 1, 2026. We begin reviewing applications as they are received and accepting students to camp on or after February 15. Please note that there will be less available positions after this date, and the camp usually fills up early in the process.

You will need the following items to complete your online application:

Essay (Required, 1 page, pdf format, essay topics listed below) Upload your essay with this application.
Transcript or Latest Report Card - (Required) Upload an unofficial copy of your transcript or latest report card with this application.
Teacher Recommendation - (Required) Please check with your teacher to make sure they have sent in their recommendation and send this link to your teacher. https://www.txst.edu/mathworks/applications/teacher-recommendation-form.html

* Indicates a required field.

Note: After you click "Submit" below, the system will automatically e-mail you a confirmation number. Please keep this number for reference.

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

Before completing this application, please read the COPPA statement.

I have read and understand COPPA statement. *

Yes

Year *

Camp Name *

Applying to be a *

Student Information

Student LAST Name *

Student FIRST Name *

Student Middle Initial

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) *

Mailing Address *

City *

State (For international students-Country) *

Zip Code *

International students enter 00000

Are you a U.S. Citizen? *

Yes

Primary Phone Number (please put in 123-456-7890 format) *

International Students enter 000-000-0000

Secondary Phone Number (please put in 123-456-7890 format)

International Students enter 000-000-0000

Email Address *

This is the primary email address we will use to communicate information.

Please indicate the prospective camper's ethnic background. (Optional)

This helps us ensure we have accurate data on the demographic makeup of our applicant pool.

Gender *

Parent Contact Information

Parent Name *

Parent's Phone Number *

Parent's E-mail Address *

School Information

Name of School *

School District Name *

Name of Recommending Teacher *

SAT/PSAT or ACT scores (if available) - Math

SAT/PSAT or ACT scores (if available) - Critical Reading (SAT) or Reading (ACT)

Class Rank (Example: 5 out of 50. If school does not rank, put "school does not rank") *

What grade will you complete by this coming June? *

Math Courses Already Taken

If you have already completed any of the math courses listed below, please indicate the letter grade you received, e.g., “A”, “B”, “C”.

Algebra l

Algebra ll

Geometry

Trigonometry

Analytic Geometry

Pre-Calculus

Calculus

Other Math Courses (list title of course and grade received)

Report Card/Transcript

Please attach a digital copy (PDF format only) of your latest transcript/report card by uploading it below.

Upload a copy of your report card/transcript. Please name the file "HSMC_transcript_lastname,firstname" *

Essay

Please upload a one-page essay (PDF format only) to cover topics described below.

What topics should my essay include? *

First-year student topics are

Second-year and third-year student topics are

How did you learn about the Honors Summer Math Camp (HSMC)?
Describe your mathematics background and what you have enjoyed exploring?
What other activities are you engaged in doing?
What excites you about coming to HSMC this summer?

How did you learn about the Honors Summer Math camp (HSMC)?
Please describe your experience at HSMC and why you would like to return.
What have you been studying in mathematics?
What other activities are you engaged in doing?

Upload your Essay (PDF only). Please title your file "HSMC_essay_lastname,firstname" *

Need-Based Financial Aid

Note: No payment is due with this application. If you are accepted, your acceptance letter will reflect the amount due. Scholarship assistance is available from the Mathworks Endowments and other donations for all students with financial need. Please complete this section to be considered for scholarship assistance.

The full tuition for the program is $6600. This covers room and board, and supplies. Students may wish to bring a small amount of money for miscellaneous expenses.

If you are not seeking a need-based scholarship, simply put "N/A".

1. Do you qualify for the Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Program? *

Yes

2. Adjusted gross income on family's most recent Federal Tax Return (this information is REQUIRED to be considered for financial aid). If you are NOT seeking a need-based scholarship, simply put "N/A" *

3. Financial Needs Statement: Please use this space to provide additional information Your statement should include: family size, source of income, and additional considerations that you would like for us to use to determine financial aid eligibility. If you are NOT seeking a need-based scholarship, simply put "N/A". * *

I certify that all the information herein is truthful and accurate. *

Confirmation Number

After you click the Submit button below, you will receive a confirmation email with a confirmation number. Please keep this confirmation number for your records. You might need to check your spam for this email. If you are uncertain about your submission, please do not resubmit. All application submissions are final, additional documents will not be accepted. Call Mathworks at 512-245-3439 for verification.

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