Academy Application

Application Checklist

  1. Applicants must be in 10th grade in order to apply.
  2. Complete a South Texas College Admissions Application.
  3. Complete a Dual Enrollment Academy Application.
  4. Student Typed Essay (upload): The essay format must be one page minimum, Times New Roman size 12 font, double-spaced.
    • Describe your proposed field of study. How will your selected Academy Program help you accomplish your short- and long-term goals? How will you overcome obstacles you may face throughout the 2-year program to ensure your success?
  5. Letters of recommendation (link sent via email). One 9th or 10th grade teacher from each of the following:
    1. English
    2. Math
    3. Science
  6. Submit High School Transcript with satisfactory grades (counselor sends electronically to STC).
  7. STC Academic Standing (if you have taken or are taking dual credit courses) - you must be in good standing (2.0 GPA or higher) at the start of the program.
  8. Pass and submit all TSI Assessment Scores.

Minimum TSIA 2.0 Assessment Scores

Test Minimum Score
ELAR (Reading & Writing)
  • 945 and Essay 5 or
  • less than 945 and Diagnostic Level of a 5 or 6 and at least a 5 Essay
Math
  • 950 or
  • Below 950 and Diagnostic Level 6
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