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Tech PrepWhat is it? How does it help me?
Sources: www.techpreptexas.orgwww.atctexas.org
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What is Tech Prep?
A high school program that prepares students to continue
in a college program leading to a certificate, an
Associate's Degree or beyond.
A pathway to earn college credit in high school through
AP, dual credit, or articulated courses.
A combination of college and technical courses designed
to prepare students for high-skill, high-wage, or high-
demands.
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What will I get?
As a Tech Prep student you get lots of bonuses
Exciting high-demand career options
High-wage potential
Early completion
College credit
High-skill experience
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Tech Prep Programs
A plan to assist students in making a smooth transition
from one level of education to another without duplication
in learning.
Includes an outline of a Recommended High School
Graduation Plan and a two-year degree or certificate.Together these are called a 6-year (4+2) or Tech Prep
plan.
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4 Ways To Earn College Credit
The College Board Advanced Placement
Program (AP)
Dual Credit
College Credit by Articulation
Advanced Technical Credit Program (ATC)
Local Articulation
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The College Board Advanced Placement
Program (AP)
A nationally recognized program for introducing students
to college-level work while they are still in high school.
Students enroll in higher-level academic courses
identified for Advanced Placement
Eligible to receive college credit based on high schoolcourse grades and performance on national AP
examinations.
These classes will be indentified on the high school
transcript with an P in the course code
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Dual Credit
A process through which students gain early admission to
a college or university and enroll in academic and/or
technical courses for college credit before they graduate
from high school (concurrent enrollment).
Students may also receive high school credit on
successful completion of these courses (dual credit).
Courses can be Academic or Technical
Tuition for the college course is usually paid for either by
the student, scholarships, or reimbursed by the school
district.
These classes will be indentified on the high school
transcript with an D in the course code
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College Credit by Articulation
Articulation is college credit to be awarded to
the student upon fulfillment of certain criteria as
defined in local agreements.
Two types of Articulation
Advanced Technical Credit Program (ATC)
Local Articulation Options
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The Advanced Technical Credit (ATC)
Program
An advanced statewide placement program that wasinitiated in 1999
Provides a method for high school students who continue
technical programs in college to receive credit without
duplication of coursework.
Eligible to receive credit for courses that are part of anAssociate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or certificate
plan offered by public two-year colleges.
For award of college credit, most articulated courses
must be taken at the junior or senior levels.
These classes will be indentified on the high schooltranscript with an A in the course code
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Local Articulation
Provides high school students articulated college creditfor high school or college courses not covered by the
Advanced Technical Credit Program (Statewide
Articulation)
A method to articulate courses and programs with
colleges not participating in the ATC Program. Conditions for award of credit for courses are described
in locally developed articulation agreements.
Some universities may also honor these courses.
These classes will be indentified on the high school
transcript with an A in the course code and identificationof the college courses and the participating college and
course articulations in the local use area on the reverse
side of the transcript.
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How do I get started?
Ask your counselor to show you available Tech Prep
plans your high school offers
Enroll in articulated, dual credit, or AP courses that will
apply towards the college major that interest you
Complete courses as a with a minimum grade of 80 (B orbetter).
Freshmen and sophomores must take additional
articulated courses as a junior or senior to qualify for
college credit.
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Tech Prep
savestime and money!!
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Potential Cost Savings
For Tech-Prep Seniors and Families
3 High School Classes
Classes articulated as 3 college courses (9 - 12 hours)
1 book per course
Average College Savings per Student - $800-1000
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How long will it take me?
Tech Prep saves students time
You can get up to 12 college credit hours of
just articulated course
Thats abou
t3
-4 college cou
rses While you are still in high school
And that doesnt even include the AP or dual
credit courses
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What if I dont know what I want
to do yet?
Through Tech Prep:
Opportunity to explore your career options early in a
hands-on, challenging environment that helps you
discover your own interests and talents.
Practical, real-world experiences prepare you to pursue
your interests and goals in a wide variety of high-skill,
high-wage, or high-demand technical careers.
If you change your mind you can move into a program
that better fits your needs.
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When I finish high school, will I have to
go away to college?
Not at all!
Local community colleges
Local businesses Local Industries
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Do you already have college
credits?
I might already have College
Credits, now what?
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How Do I Receive My College
Credits? Enroll in a participating college within 15 months of
graduation.
Complete a Petition for Creditform.
College website or admissions office
www.atctexas.org
Take a copy of petition form and high school transcript to
the college and tell the college admissions staff that you
took high school courses that may count for college
credit.
The college can only award you credit for courses that
they offer.
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How Do I Receive my College
Credit?
Select a college technical certificate or degree plan that
includes one or more of those courses.
Some colleges may delay the awarding of your credit until
you have completed six hours of college credit
Finally, check with the college registrar to make sure your
credit is posted to your college transcript.
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Want more Information?
High School Counselor
College website
East Texas Tech Prep website
www.ettp.org Texas Tech Prep website
www.techpreptexas.org
Advanced Technical Credit Program
www.atctexas.org