PCIA applications for Fall 2021 now closed

Are you a student looking for a challenging and supportive learning experience that will prepare you for college and beyond? At PCIA, not only do you have the chance to get a step ahead and earn college credit right at your high school – you can also cut back on time and costs towards earning you college degree!

PCIA Student Eligibility

• Students must be under 21 years of age.
• Students cannot hold a high school degree or diploma.
• Students must meet general admissions standards set forth in the PCIA enrollment policy.
• Priority will be given to students who reside in Mill A School District or Mount Pleasant School District. Students who reside in other school districts in the state of Washington may be admitted on a space-available basis.

Application Requirements

• Let’s get to know you! Send us a 1-2 minute video—OR—a one-page introduction that tells us who you are. Not sure what to write? Consider telling us about your interests, hobbies, goals, and dreams.
• Most recent unofficial transcripts.
• Attendance records.
• Behavior records, if applicable.
• Current IEP/504 plan, if applicable.
• A recent writing sample (this can be anything you have written this past year; this includes a poem, song lyrics, an essay, a story, etc.)
• One letter of recommendation from a school counselor, advisor, or teacher.

Student Expectations

• Students in grade 9 will take freshmen-level prerequisite courses.
• Students in grades 10-12 will be eligible to take college credit courses.
• Students must plan on spending an average of 1-4 hours on homework each day.
• Attendance and participation are critical to students’ success.
• Self-motivation, self-discipline, and perseverance are key characteristics of academically-minded students.
• Students must also possess a strong work ethic, as well as good organizational skills and time management strategies.
• Students may have a job or participate in extracurricular activities, however, we highly encourage the student and his/her learning team work to create a well-balanced schedule and time management plan.