|
FAQ : Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Tech Prep?
College Tech
Prep is an educational option for COLLEGE-BOUND students. College prep
math, science, and English are blended with experience-based technologies
in areas such as engineering, health, information technology, and business.
When do students begin a College Tech Prep
program?
Generally, College Tech Prep begins in the 11th grade, although some
schools offer foundation classes in the 9th and 10th grades. Students
pursue a college degree after completing the high school program.
What’s different about College Tech Prep?
Colleges and high schools coordinate curriculum to develop skills
identified as essential by employers. This coordinated curriculum is
called a College Tech Prep pathway. High school and college partners
formalize the pathway collaboration through an articulation agreement. The
articulation agreement specifies high school and college courses and
academic requirements as well as advanced standing and college credit
opportunities.
What are college advanced standing and
credit opportunities?
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 the articulation agreement.
Typically, college credit is awarded based on a test, certification by
high school instructor, or completion of a certain number of advanced
college courses.
Can I attend a
four-year college following my high school College Tech Prep program?
College Tech Prep expands rather than limits college options. College prep
math, science and English in the 11th and 12th grade prepare you for a two
or four-year college degree. Because many four-year colleges require two
years of a foreign language, we recommend students complete these
requirements in the 9th and 10th grade.
Can I transfer
to a four-year college after completing a two-year college degree?
Yes. Each College Tech Prep articulation agreement specifies four-year
colleges that have transfer arrangements with the two-year college degree
program.
Are there any special scholarships
available to College Tech Prep students?
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 for information.
What about work?
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 cooperative learning experiences.
What if I
complete the high school College Tech Prep program and decide I want to
study something different in college?
It is better to find out in high school rather than college. Again,
College Tech Prep expands rather than
limits options. Because you are taking college prep academics, you
have the same qualifications for college that most students have
completing high school. 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.
|
