Application Rubric

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	Not Acceptable0 points	Adequate1-6 points	Exemplary7-10 points
Application Essay	Poorly written or submitted with significant errors	Cleanly written letter expressing interest in the program	Well written letter with passionate desire to attend and succeed
Recommendation Letters & Progress Report	Less than two letters rated "Recommendation with Reservation"	Two letters from appropriate source rated at least "Recommendation with Reservation"	Two forms from key individuals rated "Recommendation" or "Highest Recommendation"
Test Scores	Students without qualifying scores on any of the applicable test do not qualify to apply		If you receive passing scores in both Reading and Writing on the COMPASS test (Reading 76-100, Writing 69-100) you will receive 10 points in this category
High School Graduation Progress	If unable to complete all MMC graduation requirements by the end of the junior year (with the exception of ELA 12 and the final math requirement), the student is NOT eligible to apply	On track with EDP indicating completion of all but English 12 and final math credit by the end of junior year. Algebra II must be completed by the end of the junior year. EDP allows for completion of College Success Course during junior year	Ahead of track for graduating (3.0 or better GPA, 10th grade Algebra II or beyond, three science courses completed by the end of the 10th grade, additional technology coursework, or students who have earned extra high school credits)
Family Interview			A family interview is required in order to be eligible for acceptance into the Early College program

Not Acceptable0 points

Adequate1-6 points

Exemplary7-10 points

Application Essay

Poorly written or submitted with significant errors

Cleanly written letter expressing interest in the program

Well written letter with passionate desire to attend and succeed

Recommendation Letters & Progress Report

Less than two letters rated "Recommendation with Reservation"

Two letters from appropriate source rated at least "Recommendation with Reservation"

Two forms from key individuals rated "Recommendation" or "Highest Recommendation"

Test Scores

Students without qualifying scores on any of the applicable test do not qualify to apply

If you receive passing scores in both Reading and Writing on the COMPASS test (Reading 76-100, Writing 69-100) you will receive 10 points in this category

High School Graduation Progress

If unable to complete all MMC graduation requirements by the end of the junior year (with the exception of ELA 12 and the final math requirement), the student is NOT eligible to apply

On track with EDP indicating completion of all but English 12 and final math credit by the end of junior year. Algebra II must be completed by the end of the junior year. EDP allows for completion of College Success Course during junior year

Ahead of track for graduating (3.0 or better GPA, 10th grade Algebra II or beyond, three science courses completed by the end of the 10th grade, additional technology coursework, or students who have earned extra high school credits)

Family Interview

A family interview is required in order to be eligible for acceptance into the Early College program

Scoring

Application Essay

10 points

Test Scores

10 points

High School Graduation Progress

10 points

Recommendations

10 points

Progress Report

10 points

1st generation college student (5 pts.) or financial need (5 pts.)

10 points

Total Points

60 points

Please note that the advisory committee will look at all application materials and make the decision they feel are appropriate. Due to the large number of students that apply, we are unable to provide feedback as to why you were not accepted.