Who Should Apply?

 AVID Elective Student Profile

 The AVID student is a student with academic potential:

• Average-to-high test scores
• 2.0-3.5 GPA
• College potential with support
• Desire and determination
  
  

The AVID student meets one or more of the following criteria:

• First in family to attend college
• Historically underserved in 4-year colleges (e.g., underrepresented as a racial or ethnic group)
• Low-Income
• Special circumstances (e.g.,family structure)

How to Apply?

First, reach out to your student's current school for specific information! Wichita Public Schools middle and high schools strategically set time aside during the school day to support students through the application process. Talking with the school will help answer questions you may have about the AVID Elective. 

• Each student should submit only one application.
• Student currently attending school outside of WPS can apply. 

If it is necessary for your student to apply for the WPS AVID Elective outside of school, you can access the 22-23 application here: bit.ly/wpsavidwebapplication22-23