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Dual Enrollment
Information for Students and Families
Fall 2013/Spring 2014
Presentation Overview
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What is dual enrollment and do I qualify?
What is ACCEL vs. Move on When Ready?
How much will the program cost?
How to apply and what happens after I’m accepted?
FAQ
What is dual enrollment?
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enrollment allows students to
earn college credit that will also
count as high school credit.You may
take courses at the college to satisfy
your graduation requirements.
Do I qualify for dual enrollment?
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Must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0
scale
Meet the minimum SAT/ACT requirements
Be on track to complete the required high school
curriculum (RHSC).
Complete the High School Counselor/Parent Consent
Form for ACCEL or MOWR permission form
Be a resident of Georgia as outlined by the high school or
the University System of Georgia
Required test scores for dual enrollment
ACCEL Scholarship Program
Qualifying SAT Scores
Qualifying ACT Scores
Math 430
Math 18
Critical Reading 530
English 24
Combined Math and Critical Reading score
of 1000
Composite 21
Move On When Ready Program
Qualifying SAT Scores
Qualifying ACT Scores
Math 600
Math 26
Critical Reading 600
English 26
Combined Math and Critical Reading score
of 1200
Composite 26
ACCEL
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The ACCEL program allows students to take courses at
both the high school and college.
The number of courses students are allowed to take will
vary depending on the SAT scores.
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You may enroll in 1 course if your SAT combined score (math
and critical reading) is between 1000-1090 (ACT 21-23).
You may enroll in 1-3 courses if your SAT combined score
(math and critical reading) is 1100 or greater (ACT 24).
The ACCEL Scholarship
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Covers tuition only
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Students are responsible for covering the costs of fees.
Attempted hours do not count toward HOPE Paid Hours
Limit
To qualify, you must be enrolled at a qualifying Georgia
public or private high school.
You must be a resident of Georgia as defined by the
University System of Georgia.
Set up an account on www.gacollege411.org and submit and
ACCEL application after you have been admitted to
Armstrong.
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You must submit a new ACCEL application every semester.
Move on When Ready
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Must enroll in a full-time college course load of 12-13
semester hours
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This is typically a course load of 4 courses.
You cannot take classes at the high school.
To qualify, you must be enrolled at a qualifying Georgia
public high school.
Must be a resident of Georgia as defined by your high
school
Have been at your high school for the last two FTE
counts (March and October)
MOWR pays your full tuition and mandatory fees (books
and some other non-mandatory fees are excluded)
Benefits of dual enrollment
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Earn college credit while still in high school.
Create a smooth transition from high school to college.
Be exposed to diverse coursework opportunities.
Use of campus amenities such as the library, recreation
center, tutoring services, and more.
Gain the potential to lighten your college course load and
still graduate on time, or graduate early.
How do I apply for admissions?
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Armstrong Application for Undergraduate Admissions
$25 application fee
Official high school transcript in a sealed envelope
Official SAT or ACT scores sent directly to Armstrong from
the testing service or listed on your official high school
transcript.
Immunization records
High school counselor/Parent consent form (for ACCEL only)
MOWR checklist (for MOWR only)
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Submit your completed application packet to the Office of Academic
Orientation and Advisement in Solms Hall room 212.
Applying for the Honors Program
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Students with SAT combined score (critical reading and
math) of 1100 or greater (ACT 24) and a minimum high
school GPA of 3.2 are eligible.
Dual enrolled students are strongly encouraged to apply
to the Honors Program.
Benefits include: challenging coursework, a designated
study lounge and computer lab, and the ability to graduate
with Honors from Armstrong if you decide to continue
your studies here.
What courses are available?
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ACCEL and MOWR covered courses include:
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English
Math
Science
Social Science
History
Foreign Languages
For a complete list of Armstrong approved courses, visit
http://www.gsfc.org/main/publishing/pdf/2005/accel_courses.pdf
How many courses may I take?
ACCEL scholarship:
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You may enroll in 1 course if your SAT combined score (math
and critical reading) is between 1000-1090 (ACT 21-23).
You may enroll in 1-3 courses if your SAT combined score
(math and critical reading) is 1100 or greater (ACT 24).
MOWR
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MOWR students are required to take 12-13 semester hours at
the college. This is typically a course load of 4 classes. You will
not take classes at the high school.
How much does the program cost?
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ACCEL scholarship (Fall 2012 and Spring 2013):
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A student’s typical out of pocket expense depends on the
number of courses taken. The average out of pocket expense
will fall between $400-$500 plus the cost of books.
MOWR
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The out of pocket expense will depend upon the types of
courses taken. Courses such as lab sciences will incur
additional fees. The student is also responsible for the cost of
text books.
What happens upon acceptance?
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You will receive an acceptance letter from Armstrong via postal
mail.
You will be contacted by the Office of Academic Orientation and
Advisement to set up an advisement appointment to register for
courses and discuss your graduation requirements. It is
imperative that you ascertain your graduation requirements and
scheduling needs from your high school counselor BEFORE you
meet with the dual enrollment advisor.
What if I am denied admission?
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If you are denied because of low SAT/ACT scores, you
may retest and submit your new scores for
reconsideration.
If you are denied because of a low high school GPA, you
may reapply for a future term once your GPA improves.
What do I do now?
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Take the SAT or ACT as soon as possible
Talk to your high school counselor about your
requirements for graduation and how dual enrollment will
fit your needs.
Talk to your parents about the benefits and challenges of
dual enrollment.You want to be sure you are up for the
challenge.
Apply early. Students are eligible to sign up for courses as
early as April for the fall semester.
FAQ
Q: Is it true that a college course on the semester system is
now equivalent to a full-year high school course?
A: Yes, effective Fall 2010, a 3-4 semester-hour college
course is now worth 1 Carnegie unit.
FAQ
Q: Can I take enough classes so that I do not have to take
classes at the high school?
A: It depends. This is determined on a case by case basis.
You’ll need to speak with your high school counselor to
see if this an option for you. Most high schools require
that the student is enrolled in at least four courses. To
enroll in four courses in the ACCEL program, you’ll also
need to obtain permission from Armstrong.
FAQ
Q: How will the grades I earn during dual enrollment
impact my HOPE eligibility?
A: The grades you earn will count in your high school GPA.
However, they will not be counted in your college HOPE
GPA.
FAQ
Q: If I want to take a course other than those covered
under the ACCEL scholarship, can I do so?
A: Yes, you may take courses that are not covered under
ACCEL, but that should not be necessary. You have a
great selection of eligible courses from which to choose.
However, if you decide to take a course that is not eligible
for ACCEL, you will need to be prepared to pay the full
tuition for that course.
FAQ
Q: What happens if I do not make good grades?
A: If you earn a grade of D or lower, you will be ineligible to
continue the program. If you wish to continue the
program, you will need to submit an appeal to Enrollment
Services.
FAQ
Q: I am taking AP classes. How will that affect my college
course placement?
A: If your AP score earns you college credit for a course,
you must have your AP scores sent directly to Armstrong
from College Board. We cannot accept student or high
school copies of AP scores . Once your test scores are
processed by the registrar’s office, we will place you in
the appropriate course level.
Questions?
If you have questions after this presentation, please feel
free to contact the dual enrollment advisor. Here is the
information:
Shannon Vo
[email protected]
Solms Hall 212B
912.344.2856