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Applications for the 2021-2022 school year will be accepted January 11 - April 2, 2021

Eligibility Requirements Final Submission Process (Sophomore Spring Semester)

Step 1: Apply for admissions to MCC- Penn Valley as a high school student (FREE)

Step 2: Take the Placement Test (FREE) in reading, writing and math at MCC Testing Center:

• Must score in reading, 248 or higher (Recommended or Not Required)
• Must score in writing, 246 or higher (Engl. 101)
• Must score in QAS, 241 or higher and/or AFF 237 or higher (Math 85 or higher) 

or

ACT score of 21 or higher in each category (English and Math)

For Testing Centers:

Step 3: Complete KCPS Interest Application

Step 4: Enroll in KCPS district through the KCPS Online Application – NEW STUDENTS ONLY (You will receive a link to apply online after meeting eligibility requirements for Steps 1, 2 & 3.) 

Step 5: Submit the complete following documents in a single email to the ECA Office: 
Documents can be submitted to lcalhoun@kcpublicschools.org or ppearson1@kcpublicschools.org.

• Two (2) letters of recommendation from a current teacher or counselor AND a school administrator or someone of your choice that can speak to your preparation and motivation to be successful in a college environment. Recommendation Form
  • (The letter of recommendation cannot be written by family members, friend, classmate or teammate.) 
• Current Transcript with test scores
• Most Recent Accuplacer test scores
• Submit two essays (minimum of 500 words)
  1. How will earning a college degree enable you to reach your personal and career goals?
  2. Why should you be selected to attend the Early College Academy?