Are you a prospective App State student planning to major in education? Apply now to be a part of the Appalachian Community of Education Scholars (ACES). The ACES program prepares forward-thinking teacher leaders through immersive experiences centered on mentorship, leadership, service, and professional development.
Housed in the Reich College of Education’s James Center for Student Success and Advising, ACES is a four-year scholar program for future teachers focusing on mentoring, leadership, service, and professional development. ACES members are active leaders on campus and in the community.
Why ACES?
As a member of ACES, you will enjoy many educational and professional opportunities, including:
- opportunity to live with other members in a residential learning community
- a seminar course on teacher leadership
- immersive enrichment trip with a focus on an urban school district
- school district orientation
- professional development conference retreat
ACES affords its members the chance to grow alongside other future educators and develop relationships and skills that will sustain and enrich their teaching careers.
“ACES means support and growth. Throughout my ACES journey, I’ve been surrounded by amazing, like-minded individuals who encourage and inspire me. The program has also helped me feel more prepared for the classroom by offering real insight into the teaching profession.”
— Sydney Sasser, sophomore special education major
How to Apply
First-year or early college students
- November 30 - Apply in forms tab of the MyMountaineer Portal. To be considered, you must also have a completed App State admissions application on file before November 30.
- February 15 - Admission decisions will be communicated via App State email and MyMountaineer Portal. Selected students must commit by March 15.
Transfer students
- February 1 - Apply in forms tab of the MyMountaineer Portal. To be considered, you must have a complete App State admissions application for the upcoming Fall semester.
- March 1 - Admission decisions will be communicated via App State email and MyMountaineer Portal. Selected students must commit by March 15.
Questions?
Contact James Center for Student Success and Advising with questions or for more information, or attend the information session on September 12, September 26, October 10, or October 24.