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How to Apply to Pre-College

Apply to the Pre-College Program

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Pre-College is open to students in sophomore, junior, and senior years of high school (or the equivalent). You must be aged 15–18 by June to be eligible.

Important Deadlines

Summer 2025

July 12 – August 2, 2025

Priority Application and Scholarship Deadline — March 3, 2025

Certain majors fill up quickly. Admitted students whose applications are submitted by March 3, 2025, will have a better opportunity of getting the major(s) of their choice and will be given priority consideration for need-based financial aid.

Application Deadline — Monday, April 15, 2025

Following the March 3 Priority Deadline, preference will be given to applications received by April 15, 2025, or until the program reaches maximum capacity. Need-based financial aid will continue to be awarded as funds remain available.

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Questions

If you have any questions about deadlines, programs or financial aid, please call us directly at 800.699.1509 or email us at admissions@meca.edu.

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