Essay Prompt: 

Explain your interest in participating in a dual credit pathway, how this opportunity will help you reach your future academic and/or career goals, and the personal strengths, habits, and skills that will support your success in the program.   

Essay Requirements:

Maximum of 500 words. Do NOT include your name in the essay response. This response should be your own thoughts and not AI-generated.

Recommendations must be completed by teachers from the student’s high school who can speak to the student’s academic habits, maturity and readiness, work ethic, time-management, responsibility, and communication skills. 

Students - Send the link below to the two teachers you would like to complete a recommendation on your behalf.  It is important to give your teachers adequate time to complete the recommendations.  We recommend sending to teachers as soon as possible.  The application (including teacher recommendations) must be received no later than January 31, 2026 at 11:59 P.M.

https://bit.ly/DCTeacherRec