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Applications to enroll in the Prep Academy for freshman year in the fall of 2025 will be accepted February 3, 2025 - February 21, 2025. The application window will close at 11:59 p.m. February 21, 2025.
🚨Before you begin your application in SchoolMint. Be sure to have your required documents ready to upload: 1) Letter of recommendation 2) Five-paragraph essay 3) Copy of your eighth grade report card from first semester (contact your school counselor for a copy) BEFORE you begin your application in SchoolMint.
For assistance with your Schoolmint application, students may contact their eighth grade school counselor. For questions about the program you may contact the Innovative Programs Department: Leslie Risby (lrisby@dps61.org) or Ashley Grayned (agrayned@dps61.org).
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Do you have questions about the Prep Academy? We have answers! Click here to read Frequently Asked Questions to see if your question is answered. If you have additional questions, just email LRisby@dps61.org.The Prep Academy participants begin their Freshman year on their high school campus. The first year includes various college-ready topics to aid with preparation for college-level coursework goals. Prep Academy Sophomore students continue on their high school campus and will earn 12 college credit hours. Third year Prep Academy students may transition to RCC’s campus five mornings per week and have the opportunity to earn 24 credit hours. During their third year experience, students continue working on the general education core curriculum and begin exploring college course electives. The Prep Academy concludes with seniors earning the remaining 24 credit hours, fulfilling the requirements of their high school diploma and Associate's Degree.
