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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:
MCC - Penn Valley Testing Center Humanities, Room 009
3201 Southwest Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64111
Email: pvtest@mcckc.edu
Campus: 816-604-1000
Fax: 816.759.4006
Mon., Thurs, and Fri.(8:00 - 4:30 pm) Tues. & Wed. (8:00 – 7:00 pm)
Testers are accepted 30 minutes after opening (see above). Testing at all locations ends 15 minutes prior to closing time.
MCC-Business & Technology Center, Room 176
1775 Universal Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64120
Email: btc.testing@mcckc.edu
Campus: 816.604-1000
Fax: 816.482.5256
Saturdays, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Testers are accepted 30 minutes after opening (see above). Testing at all locations ends 15 minutes prior to closing time.
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)
- How will earning a college degree enable you to reach your personal and career goals?
- Why should you be selected to attend the Early College Academy?