Apply to ECHS

  • The Early College Application is now being submitted through Naviance. Below are the instructions on how your scholars can access and submit the application through Naviance. 

    All active Killeen ISD students have a Naviance account. 

Steps to ECHS Application in Naviance

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  • Please see your school counselor or College Readiness Teacher if you need help completing your application. 

    Don't wait, apply today! 

    • The 1st round of selections is in February. Additional opportunities will follow. 

  • Easily access Naviance through Clever. 

      Lottery Selection Process

      • Application Process:

        1. Online Application:
          • Must be completed by both the student and a parent/legal guardian with custodial authority.
          • Incomplete applications will not be processed.
          • Must be submitted via Naviance, with a date stamp.
        2. Informational Nights:
          • Scholars are encouraged to attend an informational session at one of the 12 middle schools.
        3. Lottery Process for Timely Applicants:
          • After the application deadline, a lottery is conducted for applicants who completed the process.
          • Accepted students are notified, and they must accept or decline the offer within a specified time.
          • Waitlisted scholars are notified if spots become available, and this process continues until all 350 slots are filled.
        4. TSIA Assessment:
          • All applicants must attend a Saturday TSIA assessment, which will serve as a benchmark for their readiness.
        5. Late Applications:
          • Late applications are not part of the lottery and are processed in chronological order.
          • Late applicants may be placed on a waitlist and admitted as space becomes available.

        Key Deadlines:

        • Application Deadline: Ensure all components are submitted on time to be considered in the lottery. The first deadline for the 25-26 academic year is February 14, 2025.
        • The application is open year-round to facilitate scholars who move into the KISD attendance zone.
        • Late Applicants:. Late applicants must still complete the application process and, if they meet the criteria, are put on a wait list and applications are placed in chronological order.

         

         

        This process ensures that all students meet the necessary criteria for a spot in the program and allows for equitable access based on availability.

      Admissions

      • Mission and Admission Guidelines:

        • Target Scholars: At-risk, low-income, first-generation college-goers, and historically underrepresented scholars in college courses. However, all scholars are encouraged to apply.
        • Selection Criteria: Academics, discipline, and teacher recommendations will not be considered. The application itself, along with completion of the process, will determine admission.
        • Location Requirement: Scholars must reside in the Killeen ISD attendance zone to be eligible.