PICA

Application

Interested sophomore students submit applications to the Holleran Center in the fall.

Steps in the Application Process:
1. Attend the application meeting and submit the statement of interest.
Applying students complete the Statement of Interest at the application meeting. This does not commit students to proceed with the application process.

2. Meet with PICA application advisor.
The Holleran Center staff will assign each applicant to a faculty member who serves on the Steering Committee of the Holleran Center. These faculty members will be able to answer questions about the program requirements, give advice about the application procedures, and provide helpful feedback on the essay.

3. Request letters of recommendation from a Connecticut College faculty member and a community member.
Each application must include two letters of recommendation, one from a Connecticut College faculty member and one from a community member who has supervised the student's work outside the classroom. This work may have been as a volunteer or as a paid employee.

4. Obtain a transcript or grade report.
Transcripts and grade reports are available at the Office of Records and Registration at no charge to students.

5. Submit 3 copies of the completed PICA application.

A completed application consists of the following six elements:
1. Application form available through E-Portfolio
2. Essay, typewritten, double-spaced, 3 to 5 pages in length
3. Letter of recommendation, Connecticut College faculty member
4. Letter of recommendation, community member
5. Transcript or grade report
6. Resume

The Holleran Center Steering Committee reviews all applications. Students will be notified of acceptance into the program by December 15.

Last Modified: Friday, November 16, 2007 16:29