Placement Offers

If a student is offered Placement in one or more programs, they must click "Accept" to finalize this offer and be scheduled. Until they click "Accept," the Tech Center program will not be added to their class schedule. Students may only accept up to one Placement offer at a time. If a student does not respond to their offer of Placement within two weeks of its being posted, the offer may be revoked so that another student may take advantage of the opportunity to attend the Tech Center.

Waiting List Offers

If a student is offered the Waiting List for a given program, they must click "Accept" to confirm their continued interest in that program. Clicking "Accept" for a waiting list offer does not mean the student is "accepted" to the program. The student is waiting for a seat to become available due to another student declining an offer of Placement in the program. Students are welcome to accept two waiting list offers. They may also accept a waiting list offer in addition to one Placement offer, if they are still hoping to be placed in the "waiting list" program.

Waiting List Process

Due to the complex factors that drive the waiting list process, our staff is unable to provide a student's specific location on a waiting list (ie, 1st, 2nd, 10th, last), nor can we provide an estimate of when a seat may become available. However, we will continue to offer seats to students on waiting lists as those vacancies open up throughout the spring, the summer, and the first week of the school year. "Waiting list" students will receive another automated email if/when they receive an offer of Placement.

Late Applications

Any student who did not apply during the priority application window (by Dec. 4, 2026) will have the opportunity to submit a late application on or after Feb. 26, 2027. They will be considered for any remaining open seats or for the waiting list for the program(s) they choose. Students who applied during the priority window should not apply again. Students applying on or after Feb. 26, 2027, can expect to receive an initial admissions decision within about three weeks of submitting their application.

Application Assistance

We are happy to help with any questions or to make modifications to an application such as contact information or choice of program. Contact the school counselor or counseling coordinator at either campus for assistance.

All students:

If you are unable to log in to the application, please contact ctc_mail@ccpsnet.net to help troubleshoot the login problems. Please include screenshots if possible.

It is important to check that a valid email address is used on your application, do not use your CCPS gmail account (i.e., 1234567@gmail.com. The email address on your application is the only way that we will contact you, including sending your admissions results, so ensure that it is one you are checking regularly.

Essay:

Be sure to carefully read the essay prompt. The essay is scored and the results comprise the majority of your overall application score. For the best score, make sure your response answers the prompt, is as detailed as possible, and meets the length requirements. Write your responses in English or whichever language is most comfortable for you to express yourself. Spelling and grammar are not scored, however, responses in complete sentences are preferred for ease of reading.

The essay question is “Every student comes to the Tech Center with specific career and/or educational goals. In a short response, tell us: What are some of your personal goals you are working toward, and why is this program the right next step for you? Please include previous experiences and post high school plans.” To help us see your potential, please share specific examples of how you already engage with this field (for example: coursework, hands-on projects, jobs, volunteering, hobbies, or research) and the personal strengths that will help you succeed here. You will need to answer this once for each program you select. Suggested length of essays is between 10-15 sentences.

General Information:

You may indicate interest in up to two programs of interest. You will be considered for each program independently of the other and may receive multiple placement offers and/or waiting list offers, but ultimately you will be able to attend only one program per year. The Tech Center only serves high school students, so if you will graduate after completing the first year of a two-year program, you will not be able to continue for the second year of the program.

Admissions Criteria:

Applications are scored based on the student’s high school GPA (40% of overall score) and essay response (60% of overall score), and admissions offers are made based on this score as well as representation across the sending high schools and homeschoolers. Very few programs have specific prerequisites: Advanced Biotechnology has a prerequisite of Biology 1 and Chemistry; Precision Machining Technology requires a high school GPA of at least 2.0. Pharmacy Technician students must be 17 years old by the first day of school. Please note if you are applying for Nurse Aide, you must have a passing grade, valid driver’s license, and Social Security Number to achieve the credentials for Nurse Aide. Also note that your own transportation is required for these programs: Dental Careers, Medical Assistant, Nurse Aide, Pharmacy Technician, Precision Machining Technology.