Applying

The following materials will be required with the application:

One letter of recommendation from an instructor

A 500 word typed essay (topic: who you were, who you are and who you would like to be)

Copy of transcripts from all schools attended (unofficial is acceptable for program review only)

Verification of English 1 eligibility (SMC English Assessment, AP English Exam Score 3, 4 or 5, or previous College English comp course)

If needed, AP exam scores may be ordered through College Board

Specific requirements:

Freshmen:

•Must have a minimum 3.0 High School grade point average

•Must be eligible to take English 1 ( English 1 placement on SMC English Placement test or “3” or higher on the Advanced Placement English composition test).

Continuing College Students (with at least 12 but less than 30 UC or CSU transferable units):

•Must have a 3.0 or higher overall GPA, and
•Must be eligible for English 1 or have passed Freshman Composition at SMC or another college.

Returning to College Students

•Qualifications will be determined, in part, by an evaluation of activities during time away from school.

Click on the link above to download the Spring 2010 Application. The priority due date is Dec. 1, 2009.