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Jump Start to College Pathway Sample

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The Jump Start to College Pathway is an opportunity for high school students to earn college credits using dual enrollment opportunities available through our partnership with Montgomery College (MC) to meet high school graduation requirements and begin their journey toward success in college and beyond.

A few quick facts to know about Jump Start:

• Students taking advantage of the Jump Start Pathway must take prescribed English, mathematics, science, social studies, and all other courses required for a Maryland high school diploma.
• All college courses on the approved list may be used to earn dual credit; dual credit allows students to receive high school and college credit for each college course successfully completed.
• College course grades that appear on the high school transcript will count for advanced level credit when calculated into the weighted GPA, just like Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses.
• All approved college courses are offered at no cost during the fall, winter, and spring college semesters.
• Students who take select AP and International Baccalaureate courses and score high enough on the respective course examination, may be able to earn college credit for specific college courses.
• Each student’s enrollment in any MC course is dependent on the student meeting all requirements, prerequisites, and assessment levels for the course as determined by MC. 
• Students interested in participating in the Jump Start to College program should begin the process by talking directly to their High School counselor.   

The sample pathway below is one example of how students can earn a minimum of 30 college credits prior to high school graduation. Students may take more or fewer courses than the sample illustrates depending on the student’s preference. All interested students should jump start their journey by speaking with their high school counselor or Dual Enrollment Program Assistant.

MC course titles and descriptions can be found at: https://catalog.montgomerycollege.edu/  

College courses in this pathway approved for High School Credit can be found here.

Additional Jumpstart to College Pathway Samples:

• Jump Start to College:  Biotechnology  
• Jump Start to College:  Business  
• Jump Start to College:  General Engineering 
• Jump Start to College:  Mathematics