Lakewood High School. March 6, :00 PM Civic

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1 Lakewood High School March 6, :00 PM Civic

2 What is College Credit Plus (CCP)? Formerly PSEO / Dual Enrollment Lakewood High School site courses Off-site courses / Online courses Available for students in grades 7-12 Courses count on high school transcript AND college transcript Must be taken during the academic year Tuition and books are covered by district Intent to Participate form due April 1st

3 Criteria for Admission Submit application to the college / university, including HS transcript Each college/university may have different admission requirements to meet criteria for a college readiness score o ACT, SAT, or COMPASS

4 What Classes Can Students Take? Dual Enrollment Options through the University of LHS (taught by LHS teachers) Pre-Calculus Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health Intro to Psychology Social Psychology Beginning German / Intermediate German Beginning Spanish / Intermediate Spanish Course offerings are pending Board Approval Pre-requisites / specific course criteria may be required

5 What Classes Can Students Take? All classes taken through CCP must be part of a certificate or degree program o Students may also choose courses that are not available at the HS to further career exploration (off-site) o Students must meet prerequisites for course o Colleges may have restricted courses for CCP

6 Credit Hour Limits Students can take a maximum of 30 credit hours per year o A maximum of 120 credit hours throughout participation Upon acceptance, students will work with their HS Guidance Counselor to determine the exact amount of credit hours that can be taken.

7 How to Determine Credit Hours Count the number of secondary units the student is earning for HS credit only Multiply that number by 3 Subtract that number from 30

8 Steps for CCP 1. Turn in the Intent to Participate form by APRIL 1st to the LHS Guidance Office (no exceptions) 1. Complete College/University Application 1. Take a College Readiness Test (ACT/SAT) 1. Discuss options with your Guidance Counselor

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10 CCP Benefits Earn credit for both HS & College Complete college degree sooner & save money Retain freshman status for financial aid CCP credits are guaranteed to transfer to any state university in Ohio

11 CCP Cautions College grades are computed into GPA Grades earned in college coursework may affect HS class rank Exposed to course work geared towards adult learners College transcripts are permanent records If a course is failed or dropped after the deadline, districts may seek financial restitution

12 Just a reminder... The Intent to Participate Form is due:

13 The University of Akron College Credit Plus Admission Requirements Preferred requirements for all applicants (grades 7-12): 3.00 cumulative GPA AND 21 ACT composite or 990 SAT Math & Critical Reading combined score The Office of Admissions will evaluate the cumulative GPA and ACT or SAT scores to determine college readiness for applicants not meeting the preferred requirements. A minimum ACT English scores of 18 or SAT Critical Reading score of 430 is required for all applicants (no exceptions).

14 The University of Akron How to Apply Complete an Undergraduate Admission Application Print and Submit the Signature Page Submit junior high or high school transcripts Submit ACT or SAT scores (testing must be completed prior to the application deadlines) The application deadline for the fall semester is May 15 The spring semester deadline is October 15 College Credit Plus Contacts for The University of Akron: Greg Dieringer, College Credit Plus Coordinator, or Greg Landis, Associate Director of Admissions, or

15 2.3 cumulative high school GPA Cleveland State University Admission Requirements ACT or SAT scores ACT: Composite 16; English 20; Math 22 SAT: Combined Reading/Math 770; Critical Reading 470; Math 520 Students who meet composite and English score requirements, but not math, may take CSU s Math Placement Test for admission.

16 Cleveland State University Application Process Complete application Must be signed by student, parent/guardian, and high school counselor Submit official high school transcript. Submit official ACT or SAT test scores. May be posted on official high school transcript Application Deadlines Fall Semester June 15 Spring Semester November 1

17 Tri-C Application Process Intent to participate forms due to high school by April 1. Application available online for printing & in folders given to counselors today. (Make copies when needed.) Submit HS or middle school transcript. Submit ACT or SAT scores if available. Scores are used in place of placement tests. English placement test or ACT/SAT scores are required for admission. No GPA requirement for admission to program. Acceptance letters are sent to students with orientation information. Deadline All application materials (including test scores) must be submitted no later than 30 days before semester begins.

18 Tri-C Placement Information English placement tests or qualifying ACT or SAT scores are required for course placement. Math placement tests or qualifying ACT or SAT scores are required if a student wishes to take a course with a Math prerequisite. ACT writing 18+ or SAT writing 430+ ACT math 21+ or SAT math 520+

19 College Credit Plus Advising Information Students must meet with high school counselor to determine if course choices will fulfill high school graduation requirements. Students must meet with Tri-C counselor to assure that courses will fulfill degree or certificate requirements. Tri-C counselors may also provide advice on how courses will transfer to four year colleges/universities. Registration for developmental courses is not allowed. Students may take online courses.

20 College Credit Plus Information Night Westshore Campus: Wednesday, March :30 PM Clemens Road, Westlake, OH Room 112 Students may RSVP online for this information night program. Registration information at:

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