The Entrada Class of 2005
College
Learning
Entrada scholars take a 3 or 4 credit hour course along with Calvin College
students and meet the same course requirements as the Calvin College students.
Scholars are assigned
an Academic Coach, a trained teacher, who attends classes with them in
the morning and leads a study period (Academic Coaching session) with
the scholars following the class. In other words, Academic Coaches model
and teach scholars how to be successful in their specific course and in
college in general. Note! Entrada scholars often do better in their courses
than the regular college students.
College Living
Entrada scholars come from all over North America and are enriched through
their interactions with one another and the Calvin students in their classes.
Additionally, scholars benefit tremendously from the activities and events
held during out-of classroom times. Scholars are free to use campus facilities,
eg. gymnasium, pool, computer labs, library, music studios, etc. Scholars
go shopping and to the movies; play laser tag and sand volleyball; and
lead service-learning activities in the local community. Attending worship
services at local churches, Bible studies and daily devotions give scholars
the opportunity to grow in their walk with God. The Entrada four weeks
of work, worship and play connect scholars in ways that build and maintain
a sense of true community and lifelong friendships.
See A
Typical Day in the Life of an Entrada Scholar.
College Credit
Entrada scholars take one college course such as history, biology, political
science, communications, or sociology. With successful completion of the
course, scholars have earned 3 or 4 credit hours of Calvin College credit.
This credit is transferable to most colleges. For scholars who come to
Calvin, the credit and the grade value become part of their Calvin academic
record. For scholars who do not come to Calvin, the Calvin Registrar's
Office can assist with transferring the earned credit to your school of
choice.
College Scholarship
All students accepted into the Entrada Scholars Program receive a full
scholarship valued at more than $3,000. This scholarship covers the costs
of Entrada, including your tuition, room and board, books, supplies, and
activities. Additionally, scholars who come to Calvin following high school
completion receive a $4,000 Entrada grant for up to 5 years.
Prospective Entrada Scholars
If you are a North American ethnic minority student, currently enrolled
in your junior or senior year in high school, and are serious about pursuing
a college education, Entrada may be for you! To be eligible for Entrada,
you should have a "B" average (3.0 on a 4-point scale). Seniors
must be planning to enroll at Calvin to be eligible for Entrada.
If you are interested
in applying to and learning more about the Entrada Scholars Program at
Calvin College please contact: Tasha Paul, Entrada Interim Director, (6160 526-6888, 1-800-688-0122 or trp2@calvin.edu.
To download application
for:
11th Graders
12th Graders
Entrada
Costs
All students accepted into Entrada receive a full scholarship for the
program valued at more than $2,500. The scholarship will cover all the
costs of Entrada, including your tuition, room and board, books, supplies,
and activities. All students accepted into Entrada must send a fee of
$200 by May 1st to confirm their enrollment.
Entrada
Graduates
Distinguished Entrada Alumni Award
Pre-College
Programs
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