Maccess

MACCESS Class of 2003

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MACCESS is a challenging pre-College academic program for students of color in the St. Paul high schools, grades 11-12. During four weeks in June and July, 30 MACCESS students will be involved in curricular and extracurricular activities at Macalester College designed to enhance the written, oral, and technological skills that are essential for success in college. The MACCESS Program offers morning courses in Oral Communication, Written Communication, and Educational Technology. During the afternoons, workshops on critical thinking and writing, time management, and applying to college are offered. The students also have access to a computer lab in the afternoon and are expected to participate in group recreation.

Students are evaluated formally on their academic work twice during the semester: at mid-term and at the end of the program. Faculty and staff spend considerable time describing each student's efforts and progress. Upon successful completion of the MACCESS Program, students receive a $500 stipend. This serves as one sort of acknowledgement of their dedication and perserverence in the MACCESS Program.

Overall, the MACCESS program is an ideal opportunity for interested and committed students to gain valuable skills and attitudes for success in a college or university setting. For those who may not have much familiarity with college or university academic programs, MACCESS initiates students into the rigors of college or university programs and reinforces the general value of education. MACCESS is a wonderful opportunity for those who want to pursue their education past high school!

HOW TO APPLY TO MACCESS

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To gain admission to the MACCESS Program, each applicant is required to write a brief essay, submit two recommendations, and provide an official academic transcript. The topic of the essay must be of a personal nature, on any subject-matter that is important to the student. It must be typed and approximately one-two pages in length. The two recommendations must be completed by the applicant's teachers or counselors. The persons writing the recommendations must answer pre-designed questions that rate the applicant's abilities on a scale from one to ten. In addition, the applicant must provide a current and official transcript, including class rank and grade point average. All the paperwork must be completed and submitted to the MACCESS office by the designated deadline.

To Apply:

1. Obtain a brochure and application materials by calling 651-696-6014, or from your high school counselor.
2. Provide an offical high school transript.
3. Obtain your parents' or guardians' signature on the application form.
4. Ask two teachers or counselors to provide recommendations.
5. Complete and mail the application form by the due date.

Mail your application and recommendation forms to:
MACCESS Program
Macalester College
1600 Grand Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105-1899