EMC Application Essay: Early Middle College

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EMC Application Essay

What I like about the Early Middle College program is that students are able to graduate with an associates degree from their high school after being enrolled for a fifth year. They can also complete their fifth year in the Early Middle College program and transfer to a four year university that they are accepted into. What I like best about the program is that it comes with little cost for the student if they complete their classes with an acceptable grade.

Out of the three EMC options, I would want to obtain my associates degree by the end of my fifth year of attending Clare High School. However, I would also consider obtaining up to 30 college credits and job shadow or receive an internship. Both are great options that would bring me closer to …show more content…

First of all, I am able to adjust and adapt to different learning environments. Second, learning is one of the things that I enjoy; acquiring more knowledge, obtaining a better education to play a greater role in society, and to be able to contribute my ideas to the world are all reasons why I like to learn. And finally, I do well academically, which goes well with my interest in learning.

I know that I will be required to overcome many obstacles to be successful in Early Middle College. One of the most important things I will need to do to succeed will be to ask for help and seek guidance on my own more often than I do. Another very important thing I will need to do is be more responsible and pay attention to everything I am told. I will also need to start keeping a planner or an agenda to aid with remembering my responsibilities.

I hope to obtain my associates degree by the end of my fifth year at Clare High School. At the very least, I want to complete some college before my time with the Early Middle College draws to a close so the amount of college expenses I need to pay for will be