Grand Prairie and South Grand Prairie Early College High School Essay Questions

Additional Application Information and Requirements for Essay

Early College High School (ECHS) at South Grand Prairie High School and Grand Prairie High School - a partnership between Grand Prairie ISD and Mountain View College.

Early College High School (ECHS) offers a rigorous and demanding curriculum designed for motivated students with the ability to successfully handle a high school curriculum while simultaneously earning college credit hours. The student being considered for admission will be given the opportunity to earn up to 60+ college credit hours. The student must be capable of being successful in college courses and must be willing to work hard and be dedicated in order to complete both high school and college work. ▪ Student Essay: In the space provided in the online application, the student must compose and write an essay from the following essay prompts. Students may type directly into the space provided or compose the essay using a word processing software (i.e. Microsoft Word) and copy and paste the text into the space provided in the online application.

• Essay PROMPT #1: What is your favorite subject in school? In what area do you excel? Why?
• Essay PROMPT #2: What accomplishments in your life (in or out of school) are you most proud? Why?
• Essay PROMPT #3: If one of your friends asked you to explain why you want to attend an Early College High School, what would you tell them.

If you cannot complete the essay questions while filling out the online application, you may bring them to the campus or the Education Center at 2602 S. Belt Line Rd. You can also contact the campus for a link to upload the essay.