Schenectady Early College High School Application 2026-2027 School Year

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The middle school I currently attend is:

Schenectady City School District Student ID number

The middle school I currently attend is: (Please type the name of the school)

I want to attend high school at... (This will not determine your location. An ECHS staff member will contact you to confirm your program and location.)

Steinmetz Freshman Leadership Academy/Schenectady High School

Early College High School at Center City/SUNY Schenectady

Big Picture Learning Program at Washington Irving

I'd be happy at any location

What is your favorite (#1) subject from the list below?

What is your second favorite (#2) subject from the list below?

What kind of projects do you like best? (Select all that apply)

Hands-on experiments

Creative projects (art, design, writing)

Group activities

Independent research

Potential Pathway to Pursue in the Future (Check all that interest you)

Science/Math (Physician/Nurse, Engineering)

Business (Business, Criminal Justice, Law)

Humanities (English, Communication, History, Psychology)

Human Services (Teacher, Counselor, Therapist, Probation Officer, Social Worker)

Computer Science (Game Design and Biotechnology)

Which TWO goals matter most to you? (Select up to two goals)

Earning college credits early

Exploring STEM careers

Preparing for a 4-year college

Access to IB courses, JROTC, AVID, and SFLA electives

Upon submitting this application, you will receive a confirmation email that will give you directions for the next steps of the application process.

Next Steps include:

Essay Submission
2 Teacher Recommendations

Be sure to check your email and get started on completing the next steps!

The due date for ALL parts of the application is January 20, 2026.

Schenectady Early College High School Application 2026-2027 School Year

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