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Purpose: To allow high school students to get a jump-start on their education and experience college. DUAL ENROLLMENT. February 18, 2010. Who is eligible?. Current Juniors Recommended cumulative GPA of 85 or above
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Purpose: To allow high school students to get a jump-start on their education and experience college. DUAL ENROLLMENT February 18, 2010
Who is eligible? • Current Juniors • Recommended cumulative GPA of 85 or above • Score of 500 on both the Critical Reading and Mathematics Sections of the SAT*** • No more than 15 absences during the previous year • Recommendation from Guidance Counselor *** Students applying to LCCC who do not have SAT scores or who do not have the recommended score must take LCCC’s placement test and place at the college-level.
Who is eligible? • Current Sophomores • Recommended cumulative GPA of 93 or above • Score of 500 on both the Critical Reading and Mathematics Sections of the SAT*** • No more than 15 absences during the previous year • Recommendation from Guidance Counselor *** Students applying to LCCC who do not have SAT scores or who do not have the recommended score must take LCCC’s placement test and place at the college-level.
Participating Colleges • Luzerne County Community College • Bloomsburg University • Penn State • Wilkes University • King’s College
Commonly Approved Courses • English Composition I • English Composition II • General Psychology • Principles of Sociology • Intro to Philosophy • Intro to Art • Public Speaking • Foreign Language courses • General science courses (no lab science) • Mathematics courses • History courses • Government courses
Process • Complete a “Request to Apply” Sheet Due to the Guidance Office by Friday, February 26th. • Follow application instructions for specific college • Initial Payment for classes/fees/books is the responsibility of the student. • Upon enrollment in classes, students must submit a copy of the following to the Guidance Office. • Schedule • Bill/Book Receipt • Student Contract • Driving Contract
LCCC • All students not having the required SAT scores will be given the Accuplacer test during the school day at Berwick High School • Students who qualify will be given an application to complete that day along with a course registration form. • The application fee and parent signature will be required within 1 week from that date. • Cost per course is approximately $185 plus cost of the book.
Bloomsburg University (ACE) • Complete the “Non-Degree” or ACE application online at www.bloomu.edu/admissions/ace.php • Schedule an appointment with your Guidance Counselor to request a letter of recommendation and transcript • Choose courses and schedule online at www.bloomu.edu/admissions/ace.php • BU courses cost approximately $285 plus the cost of books
SCHEDULING • Morning Classes • Mid-Day Classes • Evening Classes • Summer Classes • Students will still pick a full high school schedule that will be adjusted once College Courses have been verified.
Dual Enrollment Contract • A set arrival/departure time from the high school. • Agreement to complete both a first and second semester course during the scheduled time. • College grades will become a part of the the official high school transcript and will be calculated as part of the high school GPA with a weight of 1.06 • It is the student’s responsibility to determine the transferability of these credits.
REIMBURSEMENT • Reimbursement will be made at the successful completion (“C” or better) of a course with proper documentation. • Students are NOT guaranteed full reimbursement. • This amount is determined by the number of classes students are taking and the amount of the grant we are awarded. • Summer classes do not qualify for reimbursement but do qualify for the reduced tuition rate.
QUESTIONS? Please contact Mrs. Melito at 759-6400 ext. 3107