• ACE - Achieving a College Education

    In collaboration with South Mountain Community College (SMCC) ACE gives high school students the opportunity to take college classes for two-year starting their Junior year, allowing the chance to earn up to 24 college credits.  The program focuses on empowering students in completing their high school diploma and continuing onto their college education.  The ACE Program also gives students a glimpse into college life, and provides tools for social, academic, and personal success.  If accepted into this program, tuition is covered by the ACE Scholarship! (see flyer below)

     

    ***ACE APPLICATIONS WERE DUE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2022*** 

    ***MUST BE A CURRENT SOPHOMORE TO APPLY!***  

    ACE Decision for current Sophomores have been sent to student emails. 

     

     

    Eligibility:

    Applicants must have one or more of the following characteristics to be eligible.

    • First generation to attend college

    • Demonstrated financial need (single parent home, economic hardship, etc.)

    • Under-represented population Environmental risk factors (will be considered on a case-by-case basis)

    • Legacy-sibling or relative of an ACE participant

    **Must apply Sophomore year**

     

    Cost:

     

    Free with ACE Scholarship.  

    Parents/Students must pay for all registration and class fees each semester and any books needed for their class.

     

     

    How to apply:

    1. Apply online (scroll down and click on the tab "How do I apply to ACE") at https://www.southmountaincc.edu/become-student/early-college/ace

    OR

    see the following google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tThT0qrWhow6YxL3_H_Hw2pM-TM5l4IjoNf6aoZfjl8/edit

    OR

    Come get a paper application in the counseling office

    2. Submit all requirements:

    a. Two recommendation letters

    b. 300-Word Personal Essay

    3. Unofficial high school transcript

     

    Need help with your ACE Application?? 

    See SMCC, Lexine Gonzales  or your counselor in the Counseling Office in the 100 Building.  

     

    For more information contact:

    https://www.southmountaincc.edu/become-student/early-college/ace

    ace@southmountaincc.edu | 602-243-8276