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Dual CreditInformation
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What is Dual Credit?
• Dual Credit refers to courses taught by NCTC in which students are eligible to receive college and high school credit simultaneously.
• Courses are limited to those applicableto high school graduation requirements.
NCTC Requirements
• Must have minimum high school grade point average (GPA) of “B”
• Exhibit maturity and social behavior necessary to be enrolled in a college level course
• Be classified a junior or senior• Demonstrate college readiness by passing TSI(Texas
Success Initiative).
NCTC Application Process• Complete NCTC Application for Admission at www.applytexas.org.• NCTC staff will be at Bowie High School March 24
to assist with completion of applications. There is no application fee.
• Orientation will be offered on April 2 at BHS. If you do not attend the orientation on that day, you will be expected to complete it online by yourself.
• Take TSI which will be offered at BHS on April 11. The cost is $25.
NCTC Registration Process
• Official HS transcript sent to NCTC admissions• Completed Dual Credit Registration form
signed by parent, student and HS counselor or representative.
• Passing TSI score.• Provide proof of meningitis vaccination.• Payment for tuition and fees/tuition waiver• Payment for books
Thoughts on US History Credit
BHS Requirements for College Algebra
• Pass math portion of TSI.• Complete Algebra 2 at high school level.• College Algebra=4th math credit
Test Score Requirements• TSI- reading 351 or higher writing 310-362 & essay of 5 or higher
writing 363-390 & essay of 4 or higher math 350 or higher• SAT- 1070 and 500 in Math and 500 in Verbal• ACT- 23 Composite and 19 in Math and 19 in
verbal
NCTC Testing Information• NCTC will be at BHS to administer TSI April 11.• Testing Fee’s:
All three sections= $25One section= $10 each
Students will need to pay for the test prior to test day.Payment can be made at the NCTC office or online.
http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/CounselingTesting/TestingInformation.aspx
Sample Plan
Junior YearFallEngl 1301 & Hist 1301 SpringEngl 1302 & Hist 1302
Senior YearFallEngl 2322, Govt 2305 orMath 1314SpringEngl 2323, Econ 2301 or one of the following Arts
1301, Spch,Psyc 2301
Sample of Daily ScheduleMonday Tuesday Wed. Thurs. Friday
Period 1 Band Band Band Band Band
Period 2 Spanish 3 Spanish 3 Spanish 3 Spanish 3 Spanish 3
Period 3 Math Math Math Math Math
Period 4 Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective
Period 5 DC Hist DC Engl DC Hist DC Engl DC Flex
Period 6 DC Hist DC Engl DC Hist DC Engl DC Flex
Period 7 Science Science Science Science Science
Period 8 Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics
Advanced Placement/Dual Credit
Advanced Placement Dual Credit
College Credit Each college has specific AP requirements.
Yes
Advanced Measure Score at least a 3 on test Earn a “B” or higher
Cost No tuition, pay for test Pay tuition and books
Weighted GPA Yes *Yes
High School Credit Yes Earn a “C” or higher
*The following courses will be factored into GPA: Engl 1301,1302,2223,2323; Hist 1301,1302; Math 1314. These courses were selected, because there is an advanced placement equivalent offered at Bowie High School.
The BIG Question….
Do these courses transfer to four year universities?
Please check with Texas Common Course Numbering System. Most universities accept the core courses. There are very few exceptions.
Http://www.tccns.org
Common Course Numbers North Central Texas College Midwestern State University
CoursePrefix
CourseNumber Title
CoursePrefix
CourseNumber
CoursePrefix
CourseNumber Title
ENGL 1301 Composition I ENGL 1301 ENGL 1113 Rhetoric & Composition
ENGL 1302 Composition II
ENGL 1302 ENGL 1123 Rhetoric & Composition
AGRI 1131 The Agricultural Industry
AGRI 1131
Sample from Texas Common Course Numbering System
Payment for Tuition and Fees
• Estimated Cost for Out of County (includes Montague County)3 credit hours (1 class) $2466 credit hours (2 classes) $492
• Tuition waivers for students on free or reduced lunches are still in place at this time.
Scholarship Information
• Scholarships are available for Dual Credit students
• Deadlines do apply• Fall- Deadline is April 15th
• Spring- Deadline is October 15th
https://my.nctc.edu/ICS/Finance/Scholarships/Dual_Credit_Application.jnz
High School vs. College
Success Depends On…
• Time management • Self-Discipline• Consistent study habits• Open communication with instructor
Role of Dual Credit Parent1. Be supportive by
reminding student of deadlines.
2. Assist with financial support.
3. Be a listener when he/she becomes frustrated.
4. Be an encourager!
