Did you know that a 3 credit class at a university can cost you around $800? Did you know a 3 credit class at a technical college can cost you around $300? You need to know that you can get credits for free while you are in high school.
Besides the cost savings, taking college credits while you are in high school allows you more flexibility in scheduling at college later. You won’t necessarily have to cram 15 credits into a semester. This allows you more study time and more time to get involved in student groups.
How can I sign up?
There are several options and several things you need to be aware of. For starters there are 36 high schools in NWTC’s Tech Prep District and they all have different menus of offerings. Here is what might be available at your school through NWTC. Check with your guidance counselor to know for sure.
Youth Options: http://www.nwtc.edu/academics/youth/Pages/YouthOptions.aspx
Youth Apprenticeship: http://www.nwtc.edu/academics/youth/youthapprenticeship/Pages/Home.aspx
Advanced Standing: http://www.nwtc.edu/academics/youth/Pages/HighSchoolTransfer.aspx
Transcribed Credit: http://www.nwtc.edu/academics/youth/Pages/HighSchoolTransfer.aspx
The most important thing students need to think about is “are they ready for college rigor?” Students should be prepared to spend an extra 6 hours per week studying for these college level courses and they need to realize the grade they get in these courses will be on their permanent college record. Students are not allowed to drop these classes past the normal college drop policy.