Juniors (Grade 11)
United States racial and ethnic minority students (African, Hispanic, Asian and Native Americans) who are currently enrolled in their junior year of high school (grade 11), can apply for the Entrada Scholars Program if they meet the following criteria:
- Citizenship (or legal permanent residency) in the United States
- A high school Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
- Enrolled in a college preparatory track in high school
OR Complete a paper application:
- Application (.pdf)
- High School Transcript (.pdf)
- Academic Recommendation (.pdf)
- Personal Recommendation(.pdf)
- Parent Agreement (.pdf)
- ACT or SAT scores if you have taken them*
*Students who have not submitted their official ACT/SAT test scores to Calvin College, or whose scores do not meet Calvin's minimum admissions requirements, will be required to take the ACT when they arrive on campus.
Why apply?
Entrada Scholars who participate after their junior year of high school gain a significant college experience that can be extremely helpful in their senior year. Not only will they be able to apply college-level study skills to their high school course work, they will have a solid beginning to their college search process.
The Entrada experience is extremely helpful in understanding what aspects of college life are important when choosing a college to attend. Participation in Entrada will also reflect positively on college applications.
For scholars who come to Calvin, the credit and grade received during Entrada will become part of their Calvin academic record. If students choose to attend a college or university other than Calvin, they can request a copy of their Calvin College transcript from the Registrar's Office, who will assist them in transferring the earned credit to the college of their choice.
