OFFICE OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT CECIL COLLEGE ADMISSIONS APPLICATION ONE SEAHAWK DRIVE Phone: (410) 287-1006 NORTH EAST, MD 21901 Fax: (410) 287-1001 www.cecil.edu Office Use Only Student ID#: ______Processed by: ______Date: ______

Complete this application for admission only. Upon registration, contact the Records & Registration Office (443-674-1600) to change any information.

1. Name: Last Name First Name

Middle Name ( Jr., Sr., III) Prior/Other Last Name

2. Email Address:

3. Permanent Home Address: (A P.O. Box is not accepted as a permanent address.)

Number and Street (and Apt. #) P.O. Box

City State Zip Code 4. Resident of: Cecil County Kent County Harford County Other MD County Out of State

Have you lived at this residence for three (3) months or longer? Yes No If no, date of Cecil Co. residency _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

5. Telephone Numbers: - - - - Home Work

- - Cell

6. Date of Birth: - - 7. Gender: Male Female m m d d y y y y

8. Social Security Number: - -

9. Military Service: (Select one box or leave blank if this question does not apply to you) Veteran Active Duty Spouse or dependent of veteran/active duty Reserve Duty

10. Ethnicity: (Select one) Ethnicity/Race questions are used by the U.S. Department of Education. The information is collected solely for administrative purposes. Ethnicity/Race definitions are provided with the application.

Hispanic/Latino Not Hispanic/Latino

Please complete reverse side.

11. Race: (You may select more than one category) American Indian or Alaska Native Black or African American White Indian/Alaskan Native Asian Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

12. Citizenship Status: (Select one) U.S. Citizenship and Immigrant Service definitions are included in application.

United States Citizen Perman ent Resident Non- Resident Alien (Foreign) R eside R esident (If you selected Non-Resident Alien or Permanent Resident,nt call 443-674-1892 for verification purposes and to proceed with admission.)

13. Country of Citizenship: ______Type of Visa: (If you are a non-U.S. Citizen)

14. Calendar year and term you plan to attend Cecil College:

Year: Term: Fall Spring Summer :: 15. Degree or Certificate of Study: (List included in application)

2nd Degree or Certificate of Study: (Optional)

16. Current or most recent high school attended: North East High School Bohemia Manor High School Perryville High School Tri-State Christian Academy Rising Sun High School Elkton High School Tome School Home Schooled West Nottingham Academy

Lighthouse Academy Other Maryland High School Name GED: Maryland Out of State High School Name

GED: Out of State State

17. High school or GED graduation date: (Use the 15th if you do not know the date of your graduation)

- - m m d d y y y y

18. Please review your responses, read the statement below, and affix your signature and date.

I certify the information on this application is true and complete. I understand it is my responsibility to notify the Records and Registration Department of any change to the application information.

I accept and agree to abide by the policies and regulations of Cecil College as presently in effect and/or hereafter enacted. I understand the unlawful use of drugs and alcohol will subject me to the penalties contained in the policies and regulations. College policies are available at www.cecil.edu and in the College catalog.

Student Signature Date

Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian Date As the parent/legal guardian of a student under the age of 18 years by the first day of the student's enrollment, I hereby approve this application.

Revised 3/2017

ECA Student Questionnaire- This form allows us to get to know you as you apply to the Early College Academy. This form should be completed by the student. Student Information

Full Name: Date: Last First M.I.

Address: Street Address Apartment/Unit #

City State ZIP Code

Phone: Email

Primary Parent/Guardian Information

Full Name: Date: Last First M.I.

Address: Street Address Apartment/Unit #

City State ZIP Code

Phone: Email

Student Education

Middle School: Address:

From: To:

Middle School: Address:

From: To:

Favorite Hobbies Please list a few of your favorite hobbies: (Note: it is okay not to answer this question.):

Hobby 1:

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Hobby 2:

Hobby 3:

High School Interests Please select any of the following high school initiatives that interest you (Note: it is okay not to answer this question.): YES YES Academic Competition Team Marching Band and Color Guard YES YES Art Club National English Honor Society YES YES Athletics (Sports Teams) National Honor Society YES YES Chess Club Newspaper YES YES Chorus and Choral Ensemble Photography Club YES YES Class Advisors Project Lead the Way YES YES Concert Band Renaissance Committee YES YES Drama Department Robotics Club YES YES Envirothon Ski & Snowboard Club YES YES French Honor Society/French Club Spanish Honor Society YES YES Future Business Leaders of America Student Athletic Trainer YES YES Future Farms of America Student Council YES YES Gay/Straight Alliance Student Diversity Club YES YES Helping Hands Technical College High School (TCHS) YES YES Interact Club Tri-M Music Honor Society YES YES LEOs Club WOHS YES YES Library Book Club Yearbook

Top Three Colleges or Universities of Choice Please list three college or universities that you feel are a good fit for you and your educational goals (Note: it is okay not to answer this question.):

College/University: Desired field of study: College/University: Desired field of study: College/University: Desired field of study:

Signature

Signature: Date:

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Cecil County Public High School Early College Academy Application Process Enrollment for the 2018-2019 School Year

The following are instructions to help you complete the application:

1. Read the instructions carefully. 2. Students should complete the application in black or blue ink. 3. Return your completed application directly to your middle school counselor.

Step 1- Applying

Submit the following documents by April 1st, 2018 to your middle school counselor. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Completed Cecil College Admissions Application Completed Early College Academy College Bound Scholarship Eligibility Form Early College Academy student questionnaire Parent and child acknowledgement of expectations

Step 2- Selection Process

Admission into the Early College Academy will be based on the following factors:

o Minimum of 3.0 unweighted grade point average o Successful completion of Algebra I (or higher) in mathematics o Completed middle school transcript o Review of student questionnaire

Note: No preference will be given for early applications. Applications will only be reviewed for completeness prior to the April 1, 2018 application deadline. All applications for acceptance will be evaluated at the same time.

2/1/2018 Step 3- Confirmation of Acceptance

After applications are reviewed, students accepted into the ECA will receive a letter of acceptance early May 2018. Upon receipt of an acceptance letter, students must:

th o Sign an ECA letter of intent, confirming acceptance into the Academy by May 14 . Signed letters can be sent via: o Email as a .pdf attachment to April Stern, Assistant Director of Academic Advising/Early College Academy Coordinator, at [email protected] o Mail to: Cecil College Attn: April Stern, Assistant Director of Academic Advising/Early College Academy 1 Seahawk Drive North East, MD 21901

Step 4- Fall Orientation

Accepted students will attend the mandatory orientation night at Elkton High School, date to be announced. ECA schedules will be provided the night of orientation.

2/1/2018

CCPS Early College Academy Application Timeline A

•Information distribution to Cecil County Middle March Schools and area private schools.

•Cecil County Information Night March 8th •Application packet posted on CCPS website

• All completed application packets due to middle April 1st school counselor.

May •Students to receive acceptance letters and next steps.

•Deadline to return Letter of Intent to Cecil College's May 14th Early College Academy Coordinator.

•Cecil College to request final, middle school transcripts June 30th from area schools.

August •Freshman Orientation program at Elkton High School

2/1/2018

Parent and Child Acknowledgement of Expectations Student Expectations If you are accepted into the ECA, you agree to accept and follow the expectations below:

 ECA is an academically rigorous program and requires dedication by students both in class and out of class.  Students are expected to demonstrate maturity, self-discipline, and persistence necessary to handle the responsibility of taking college courses.  Students should take responsibility for their own learning, behavior, and success.  Students will be required to complete several projects that help apply classroom concepts to real-world situations.  Students are expected to maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average, maintain good attendance, and appropriate behavior in high school and college courses. Students who fall below the minimum GPA requirement may be asked to leave the program.  Students are expected to place at college level English by the completion of their sophomore year of high school.  Students are expected to place at college level Mathematics by the completion of their junior year of high school. Parent/Guardian Expectations If your child is accepted into the ECA, you agree to accept and follow the expectations below:

 ECA is a four-year program and requires a long-term commitment from the student and parent.  Parents will ensure that their student has good attendance, arrives to school on time, and makes a conscious effort to reduce vacations taken during the college semester.  Parents will monitor their student’s academic progress on Blackboard and/or MyCecil.  Parents will stay informed about ECA related activities and events by checking parent newsletters and reading information sent home with the student.  Parents will attend any parent meetings and/or conferences arranged by ECA staff.  Parents understand that their student may have two or more hours of homework at night.  Parents understand that if their student does not maintain a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average, good attendance, and appropriate behavior in all high school and college courses, he or she may be asked to leave the program.

I have read, understand, and agree to adhere to the expectations outlined above.

Student’s name (Please Print):

Student’s Signature: Date: Parent’s /Guardian’s name (Please Print):

Parent’s /Guardian’s Signature: Date:

Cecil County Public Schools Early College Academy Consent to Release School Records

This form is provided for the purpose of releasing academic records for the following student:

______(Last Name) (First Name) (M)

______(Date of Birth)

______(Name of middle school attended)

I hereby authorize Cecil County Public Schools to release school records for the above named student to:

Cecil College One Seahawk Drive North East, MD 21901

The purpose for which these records will be used:

Admissions, academic monitoring, transcripts and other personally identifiable information as requested.

INFORMATION DISCLOSED UNDER THIS AUTHORIZATION MAY NOT BE DISCLOSED TO ANY OTHER PARTY WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE STUDENT/PARENT.

______(Date)

Please return ______with your ECA (Student Signature)

application. ______(Parent Signature)

February 2018

Early College Academy College Bound Scholarship Eligibility Form 2018-2019

College Bound Scholarship participants must meet the following requirements: • be certified as a Cecil County Public School Early College Academy Student; or • be at least 16 years of age or approved for Cecil College’s Gifted and Talented admissions; and • possess a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above.

This form must be completed and submitted to your guidance counselor. Students must also complete the Cecil College admissions application. Skills assessments must be completed at the end of the sophomore year for English and at the end of the junior year for mathematics.

Early College Academy students will receive a scholarship of $59.50/credit for the tuition rate. Additional scholarship adjustments will be made for administrative fees. Course fees are variable and are charged accordingly.

Name: ______(Last Name) (First Name) (M.I)

Date of Birth: ______/______/______(Month) (Day) (Year)

High School Attending: Elkton High School

Grade Point Average: ______Year of Graduation: ______

I hereby authorize Cecil College to release my school records to the high school named above and to my parent indicated below:

Student Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent Signature: ______Date: ______

CCPS Official: ______Date: ______

Principal OR Guidance Counselor

Revised 1/2018 for Cecil County Public School Early College Academy Students Only