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What is College Tech Prep? |
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College Tech Prep
connects high school and college education to high
skill, high demand technical employment. You’ll take
college prep math, science and English AND build
marketable skills in areas such as engineering,
health, information technology, biotechnology and
business. |
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When do I
start? |
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College Tech Prep usually begins in the 11th grade,
although some schools offer introductory classes in
the 9th and 10th grades. You’ll be on a track to
pursue an associate or bachelor’s college degree or
certification. |
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What’s different about
College Tech Prep? |
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Employers identify skills that will be valuable for
future careers. Colleges and high schools coordinate
curriculum to develop these skills. This connection,
called a College Tech Prep pathway, gives you early
access to college-level work. You could also be
eligible for college credit, scholarships or
advanced standing. The pathway eases your transition
from high school to college, eliminating gaps and
duplication. |
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What are college advanced
standing and credit opportunities? |
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Qualified College Tech Prep high
school graduates can often by-pass
college introductory technical
courses and start at a more advanced
level. Students may also receive
college credit for work completed in
high school, depending on the
participating college partner and
program. Guidelines for awarding
advanced college standing and credit
are specified in an articulation
agreement.(link to articulation)
Typically, college credit is awarded
based on a test, certification by
high school instructor or completion
of a certain number of advanced
college courses. |
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Can I attend a
four-year college following high
school College Tech Prep? |
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College
Tech Prep expands rather than limits
college options. College prep
academics prepare you for a two or
four-year college degree. Early
academic planning is advised.
Because many four-year colleges
require two years of a foreign
language, consider completing these
requirements in the 9th and 10th
grade, so you can focus on the
technology experience in your last
years of high school. |
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Can I transfer to a
four-year college after completing a two-year
college degree? |
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Absolutely! Each College Tech Prep articulation
agreement specifies four-year colleges that have
transfer arrangements with the two-year college
degree program. |
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Are there any special
scholarships available to College Tech Prep
students? |
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Many college partners offer College Tech Prep
scholarships for students who complete the high
school and college entrance components of the
pathway. Contact your local College Tech Prep
Consortium (link) for information. |
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Will College Tech Prep help
me find a job? |
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College
Tech Prep students are often able to
access career-related jobs because
of their technical training. These
positions offer better than average
wages for high school graduates.
Some employers have college tuition
plans. Many college programs include
paid co-op learning experiences. |
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What if I complete the
College Tech Prep program in high school and decide
I want to study something different in college? |
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It is better to find out in high school rather than
college. Again, College Tech Prep expands rather
than limits options. You are taking college prep
academics that will enable you to transition to a
college program. The technology classes give you a
chance to test out a career interest. If it’s a good
match, you have a head start. If it’s not what you
want, you have not wasted time and dollars in
college.
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