2024 Experience Colorado College Application

Experience Colorado College (ECC) is fully funded program for students to visit our campus in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO. During your two days in Colorado Springs, you will be able to get an in-depth overview on what it means to be part of our CC community. From learning through the Block Plan to engaging in honest conversations about building a conscientious and diverse student body, the purpose of ECC is to provide underserved/underrepresented students with an opportunity to connect with Colorado College and its community members.

Key dates and deadlines for ECC are:

Application Opens: June 7, 2024
Application Closes: August 16, 2024
Decisions Released: First week of September 2024
Program Dates: October 12-14, 2024

Please allow 30-60 minutes to complete this application. In addition to the application, you'll need to provide a copy of your unofficial high school transcript with grades 9th-11th.

Contact Information

First Name *

Preferred Name (if different from your first name)
We will use this name in all communications.

Middle Name

Last Name *

Preferred pronouns:

Email Address*

Cell Phone Number *

May we send text messages to this number?*

Yes

No

Permanent Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Personal Demographics

Including race and ethnicity information is optional and will not affect your decision into this program. Additionally, any information collected will be used for federal reporting purposes post-application/admission review cycle.

Are you a citizen of the United States? *

Are you a Permanent Resident of the United States? *

HIDDEN: Set US Citizenship *

Please Select Your Citizenship *

Birthdate *

Legal sex *

With which gender do you identify?

My gender

Are you Hispanic, Latinx, or Chicanx?

Yes

No

Select all that apply to you:

Are you an enrolled tribal member?

Yes

No

Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community?

Yes

No

Household Information

Will you be considered a first-generation college student?*

Yes (neither parent has a bachelor's degree)

No

Including yourself, how many people live in your household? *
Please include parents, siblings, and any other relatives who reside with you.

Do you qualify for free or reduced lunch at school?*

Yes

No

I don't know

Do you intend to apply/be considered for need-based financial aid during the application process?*

Yes

No

Please provide the contact information for one parent/guardian*

Parent/Guardian First Name

Parent/Guardian Last Name

Parent/Guardian Email Address

Who is this individual?

Academic Information

Will you be entering as a first-year or transfer student?*

Entry Term?*
(Only prospective high school seniors can attend ECC)

Intended Application Method*

Which decision plan do you intend to pursue?*
If you aren't sure which plan you want yet, don't worry—you can always change it later!

What is your current high school name?*

Are you currently working with or plan to work with any Community Based Organizations (CBO) through your college search and application process?

Yes

No

Please select up to two CBO organizations that you work with:

The CBO(s) I work with are not listed.

Name of the CBO not on this list that I work with.

Students must submit a copy of your unofficial transcript as part of the required materials for this Experience Colorado College program. Transcripts must include grades 9th through 11th for full consideration. You can upload your transcript now or provide them later on.*

I will upload a copy of my academic transcript now.

I will send in my transcript at a later time.

Upload an unofficial transcript here.
PDF and screenshot copies are acceptable

When available, send your academic transcript(s) to admission@coloradocollege.edu.

Please list the courses scheduled or planned for your senior year, including AP, IB, Honors, College Credit/Dual Enrollment courses.*
example: AP U.S. History (full year), English 12 (full year), Spanish 4 (full year), AP Bio (full year), Psychology (sem 1), Economics (sem 2), DC Calculus 1 (sem 1).

Senior year courses:

Do you want to submit standardized test scores?*
(Colorado College is test-optional)

Yes

No

Please upload an unofficial copy of your ACT or SAT scores.

or

Enter in your test scores
(ex: 650 Math / 650 Reading & Writing = 1300 OR 32 ACT composite)

SAT - Math Score

SAT - Evidence-Based Reading & Writing Score

SAT - Total Score

ACT - Total Composite Score

Essay and Short Answer Questions

Colorado College values having a diverse community where people from many different backgrounds can learn from each other's perspectives and experiences. Describe how your background and life experiences have contributed to your identity and values, and explain what kind of role you would aim to play in the Colorado College community.

What aspect(s) of your current community do you admire and where do you see the biggest opportunity for growth/change?

Your written responses above provide the selection committee with valuable insight, not only to your interest in ECC and Colorado College, but additional context to your strengths and passions. We recommended you draft your responses and carefully edit your responses before submitting your application.

Supplemental Materials (choose one)

In addition to the two writing pieces above, please choose one additional material to help add context to your application:

Resume or List of Activities (please highlight any ADEI specific involvement).

Teacher, counselor, or mentor letter of recommendation.

Briefly highlight your interest in ECC and Colorado College.

Describe your extracurricular activities, work experiences, and/or family responsibilities. Be specific, but also concise in your responses.
Ex: 1) Spanish Club - President - 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th - As the president of the Spanish club, I organization weekly meetings for the club, I spearheaded our efforts to study abroad in Spain, and I led tutoring sessions for other students.

OR

Upload a copy of your resume/list of activities:

Recommender Information

Your teacher, counselor, mentor will have the opportunity to submit a short endorsement form to complete on your behalf.

First Name

Last Name

Counselor Email

Briefly highlight why you are interested in ECC and Colorado College and what are some of what you want to take away from this program.

Please check your responses before submitting.