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Early College Opportunities

Newburyport High School

Northern Essex Community College

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Agenda

  • What is “Early College”?
  • Is my student eligible?
  • Course & Program Options
  • Benefits of “Early College”
  • Cost
  • Next Steps

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What is “Early College”?

Starting college early is smart, you can….

  • Save money and time
  • Get an early introduction to college life
  • Start investing in your future and explore career options
  • Earn transferable credits to other colleges

Students who participate in Early College can leave HS with:

  • High School Diploma
  • College credits
  • Completed Associate Degree

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Course & Program Options

  • Students can take NECC courses in our Early College program– with other high school student’s

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  • Early College Pathways
    • STEM
    • Business
    • Liberal Arts
    • Education
    • Criminal Justice
    • Healthcare

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Benefits of Early College

  • Jumpstart on college career
  • Saving money
  • Saving time
  • Learning college expectations early
  • Option to complete degree at NECC
  • MASS Transfer options available
  • Access to all NECC services
  • College discounts in community

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Support Services

  • Learning Accommodations
  • Academic & Career Advising
  • Tutoring
  • Workshops
  • Academic Coaches
  • College Navigators
  • Early College Staff

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Early College Cost

The Early College Rate is:

  • $152 per credit- MA resident
    • 3 credit course costs $456-MA resident

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  • Books/materials are bought separately
    • Student bills may include imbedded books/materials fees

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Next Steps

  • Fill out EC application and return to HS

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  • High School Compile and send ID request to NECC

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  • Take ACCUPLACER/Alternate Testing(Must achieve qualifying score on Assessment test)
    • Rising seniors with a 2.75 GPA are automatically eligible
  • Register for Classes in coordination with High School

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  • Attend Orientation!

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Welcome to Early College

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We look forward to having you come on board as an Early College student.

Please reach out with any questions to:

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Tammy Leavitt

Northern Essex Community College, Early College Coordinator

tleavitt@necc.mass.edu

(978) 556-3611