1. The fast track to your future! Spring Branch Early College Program

2. The fast track to your future! Early College Program  What is it?  Why would I be interested in participating?  Dual credit vs. AP

3. The fast track to your future! Requirements  2200 on TAKS ELA & 3 in Writing or pass the COMPASS for HCC/ECP  Passing Accuplacer Test Results for UHD  University of St. Thomas ♦3.0 GPA ♦Test Results: SAT: Math and Critical Reading scores must equal a minimum of 1070, with a minimum score of 460 on each Math and Critical reading.SAT: Math and Critical Reading scores must equal a minimum of 1070, with a minimum score of 460 on each Math and Critical reading. ACT: composite score of 23 or higher, with a minimum score of 19 on each Math and English. ACT: composite score of 23 or higher, with a minimum score of 19 on each Math and English.

4. The fast track to your future! Requirements  Grades Generally As or Bs  Good attendance  Good conduct

5. The fast track to your future! Requirements (continued)  Good study skills e.g. completes assignments, follows classroom rules  Teacher recommendations (English and Social Studies)

6. The fast track to your future! Important Details  Juniors will be able to receive 30 hours over the two years  Students are encouraged to take six hours over the summer (No scholarships are available for summer classes  Classes 4 days a week at the HCC Spring Branch campus or SHS campus for UHD

7. The fast track to your future! Important Details  Transportation will be provided for campuses with large number of participants. Students may provide own transportation.  Required to attend College Success Fridays (HCC Program)  By law, all hours transfer to all state schools (continued)

8. The fast track to your future! Important Details  Grades from a dual credit class are not weighted.  May have to attend classes on SBISD holidays not observed by the institution of higher education  Student will be responsible for communication with the professor – not the parent (continued)

9. The fast track to your future! Sample Schedule  11 th Grade ♦English 3 – Eng Comp 1301/02 ♦US History – History 1301/02  Summer – optional classes  12 th Grade ♦English 4 –British Lit ♦Government and Elective

10. The fast track to your future! Cost of Attendance  Out of District Fees (216/3 sem hr course or $864 for four 3 sem hr courses/year at HCC & UHD  University of St. Thomas charges 50 % of tuition currently $832/hr for one course/semester= 2496 x 50%=$1248 currently $832/hr for one course/semester= 2496 x 50%=$1248

11. The fast track to your future! Scholarships  Scholarships are based on financial need  Maximum amount are Out of District Fees (216/3 sem hr course or $864 for four 3 sem hr courses/year for HCC & UHD  No Scholarships Available for Books

12. The fast track to your future! Important Dates  April 11th program application deadline  April 11th scholarship application deadline  Notice of approval in June  COMPASS test by 6/06/12 (HCC)  Enrollment at college by April 20th

13. The fast track to your future! Contact Info Questions? Contact grade level or post-secondary counselor