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How to Apply to the Gateway to College program

Gateway to College is now accepting applications for the Spring 2012 term.

Complete the Gateway to College application.

Please review the eligibility requirements before applying to the program:

  • Between the ages of 16-24
  • Live in Garland or Mesquite school district
  • Behind in high school credits for age/grade
               

Step 1:  Carefully complete the Gateway to College application packet

  • Complete the application packet in full.  Don’t forget to sign it.
  • Complete your written answers to the essay questions.
  • Get a copy of your transcripts from all high schools that you have attended.
  • Complete the “Consent to Release Confidential Information Form” (included in application), sign it and, if you are under the age of 18 have your parent or guardian sign it as well.
  • Take the “School District Information Form” to either your neighborhood school or to your school district counselor or the district office to discuss whether the Gateway program is an appropriate placement for you.  Your Gateway application cannot be considered if you are not approved by the district.

Step 2:  Attend an Information Session

Make sure to reserve a place at an Information Session by calling the Gateway to College information line at (972) 860-7129 or emailing gatewaytocollege@dcccd.edu.  You cannot attend an information session unless you have reserved a space.  Please select a date and time from the table below.

Dates Time Building/Room
October 4, 5, and 6 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. N109
November 1, 2, and 3 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. N109
December 6, 7, and 8 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. N109

Bring your application materials to the Information Session.  These include: your application packet, your essays, your transcripts, signed consent form and your completed “School District Information Form.”

At the Information Session, you will:

  • Receive detailed information on the Gateway to College program and the expectations and benefits of the program
  • Have a chance to ask questions about the program
  • Have your application material reviewed to make sure you meet all basic eligibility requirements
  • Allow us the chance to meet you and learn why you are interested in this program

Step 3:  Attend a 3 Evaluation Session

At the Information Session, if you meet the eligibility requirements and demonstrate at least an 8th grade reading level on your reading test, you will be referred to a 2-day Evaluation Session.  Each day will be about 2 hours long.  You must be referred to an Evaluation Session from an Information Session.  You cannot attend an Evaluation without attending an Information Session first.