To qualify for entry into Early College, by the end of grade 10, students must:
- Be currently enrolled as a FCPS student*
- Have completed a minimum of 16 high school graduation credits.
- Meet College and Career Readiness standards for Dual Enrollment. Assessment scores (SAT, ACT, ACCUPLACER and AP), course grades, and GPA determine college and career readiness. Scores required to enroll in college level, credit-bearing courses are below.
Required: two credits each of high school English, math, science, and social studies, including English 10, Algebra 1, Biology, and Government
Strongly Recommended: Math through Algebra 2; a third high school lab science credit (usually either Chemistry or Environmental Science); completion of fine arts, physical education, health, technology education, financial literacy, and “Completer” (e.g. two years of the same World Language) credits
- Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative unweighted GPA (3.0 or higher preferred)
- Complete an Early College Application Packet and interview process
* Please email the Dual Enrollment Office for questions about other Dual Enrollment opportunities for students not in FCPS.