Pre-College Summer Program Application (2026)

Thank you for your interest in applying for Colorado College's Pre-College Summer Program!

Eligibility
This program is for current high school students seeking to experience Colorado College and our unique Block Plan and is for high school applicants to the Pre-College Program for the Summer 2026 term ONLY.

Details
The Pre-College program for 2026 will take place from July 13-29, 2026.

Materials needed to complete this form

A PDF to upload of your response to the writing prompt below
Your parent or guardian's most recent tax return, specifically the 1040 form
Proof of English Language Proficiency (international applicants only)

Fields with an asterisk (*) are required. For questions or help with any issues, please contact us at admission@coloradocollege.edu.

Student Information

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Preferred Name

Birthdate *

Student Contact Information

Email Address *

Mobile Phone Number *

May we send text messages to this number? *

Yes

Mailing Address *

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Student Application Information

When do you plan to start college full-time? *
This should be after you graduate high school and NOT when you want to start the Pre-College Program

Are you planning to apply for need-based financial aid for the Pre-College Program? *

To be considered for need-based financial aid, please upload your parent or guardian's most recent tax return (such as the IRS 1040 form or equivalent). *

Statement of Interest

One of the benefits of Colorado College’s Block Plan is the opportunity to immerse yourself fully in a single subject for a few weeks. We see this as the luxury of focus — the joy and value of directing your full attention to one thing.

Knowing this, how would participating in our Pre-College program challenge and excite you? (300 word limit)

Educational Information

School Name *

Unweighted GPA *

If you are currently affiliated with a Community Based Organization (CBO), please indicate that organization here.

Counselor Recommendation

We require a copy of your high school transcript as well as a letter of recommendation from your school counselor. Please provide us with contact information for your school counselor

Counselor First Name *

Counselor Last Name *

Counselor Email *

Colorado College is test optional and does not require ACT or SAT scores in our review for admission (see testing policy).

Would you like the admission committee to consider your test results in the admission selection process? *

(OPTIONAL) Please upload your standardized test scores.

(OPTIONAL) If you would like, you can provide us with a copy of your unofficial transcript by uploading it here.

Additional Biographical Information

Sex assigned at birth *

Female

Male

If you would like the opportunity, we invite you to share more about your gender identity

Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

In addition, you may select one or more of the following races

Are you a citizen of the United States? *

Are you a permanent resident of the United States? *

HIDDEN: US Citizen

Please Select Your Citizenship *

Social Security Number

International Students

International students interested in participating in the Colorado College Pre-College program are required to submit proof of English Language Proficiency. Please contact us at admission@coloradocollege.edu to discuss your Pre-College application and your current scores.
Colorado College's general admission standard for high school students applying for the Pre-College program include one of the following:

An InitialView interview
Duolingo English Test recommended score: 120 or higher
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) recommended score: 100 or higher on iBT scale
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) recommended score: 7.0 or higher
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) recommended score: 68 or higher
A Vericant interview

If you are unable to provide documentation from one of these tests, we will also accept a Certification of English Language Proficiency.

Please upload a copy of your proof of English Language Proficiency.

Please provide your annual family income expressed in USD.

Family Information

Family Member 1 will be considered your emergency contact.

Family Member 1 Role *

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Family Member 2 Role (Optional)

First Name

Last Name

E-Mail Address

Phone

Course Information

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Pre-College - First choice course *

Pre-College - Second choice course *

As an international student participating in a .75 unit (3 semester hour) Pre-College Block course, you will be required to participate in an additional .25 unit (1 semester hour) Study Skills course to meet visa requirements.

How did you hear about this program? *

Additional Information

Are you related to a Colorado College staff or faculty member? *

Yes

Please indicate the staff or faculty member first name, last name, and department. *

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Pre-College Summer Program Application (2026)

Thank you for your interest in applying for Colorado College's Pre-College Summer Program!

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