麻豆影院 Foundation announces Fall 2024 scholarship recipients
The 麻豆影院 Foundation is pleased to announce the student scholarship recipients for the Fall 2024 semester. The Foundation awarded 333 scholarship awards totaling $267,574.
Read MoreEngineering, Math & Science Academy
If you are a current high school sophomore or junior who is looking to push yourself academically during your junior or senior year, Kish's Engineering, Math & Science Academy was created for you.
Engineering, Math & Science Academy
The Engineering, Math & Science Academy (EMSA) is open to all high school juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing a college curriculum focused on science or engineering. EMSA provides students an opportunity to start their college career while still attending high school, offering at least 23 transferrable and affordable college credits before earning their high school diploma.
EMSA offers two unique tracks tailored towards students鈥� interests, aspirations, and intended college majors. Students have the opportunity to select their track upon application.
The Engineering track is designed for students interested in pursuing math-based majors and careers such as engineering, physics, chemistry and computer science.
Students in the EMSA Engineering track will take Fundamentals of Physics I and Calculus II during the fall semester, and Fundamentals of Physics II and Calculus III during the spring semester. As an optional second summer semester, Engineering track students can take Differential Equations.
Students who complete the Engineering track will earn 23 semester hours of transferable credit.
The Pre-Professional track is designed for students interested in pursuing science-based majors and careers including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy and veterinary science.
Students in the Pre-Professional track will take General Chemistry I and Biology Principles I during the fall semester, and General Chemistry II and Biology Principles II during the spring semester. As an optional summer semester, students can take Basic Chemistry.
Students who complete the Pre-Professional track will earn 18 semester hours of transferable credit.
Joining the EMSA Program
- High school chemistry with a grade of "B" or better completed by the start of the program.
- High school pre-calculus with a grade of "B" or better completed by the start of the program.
- High school counselor letter of recommendation.
- Express interest in the program to a high school counselor.
- Complete the 麻豆影院 online application as a high school student.
- Submit the Early College/EMSA Program application to your high school counselor.
- Place into college-level math and English.
- Placement testing
- SAT/PSAT scores
- ACT scores
- GPA 3.5+ over five semesters or 3.0+ over six semesters (English only)
- Complete Welcome Packet materials.
- Participation agreement,
- Consent agreement (for students under age 16 at the start of the program)
- Media release form
- Transcript release form
- Attend program orientation.
- Create course plan with your Kish and high school advisors.
- Complete registration for the upcoming semester.
- Engineering Track 鈥� $3,656
- Pre-Professional Track 鈥� $3,558
Learn more about the EMSA program through our Frequently Asked Questions.
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Kish College celebrates National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
麻豆影院 is proud to celebrate National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Sept. 16-20. Kish鈥檚 Adult Education programs provide skills and credentials to adult learners, expanding economic opportunity for the region while partnering with community organizations and social services to offer resources for education, workforce development and overall well-being.
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