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 Are Advanced Placement and Dual Credit the same thing? |
| | No, they are not. Please click on this link to take a look at a brief description of each. (link to this form)
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| Do I have to make an appointment to meet with someone in the Dual Credit/Concurrent Enrollment office, or can I just walk-in? |
| | Walk-in’s are always welcome. However, it would be to your benefit to establish an appointment to make sure that someone is available to meet with you. This will ensure one-on-one time so that all of your questions can be answered.
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| Does Mountain View provide transportation for my student from their High School? |
| | No, transportation is not provided.
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| Is DC offered only at Mountain View? |
| | No, all of the colleges in the Dallas County Community College District offer Dual Credit. Please contact the campus you would like to attend for specific requirements, as each campus may be different.
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| What are some of the high schools that you currently work with? |
| | All D.I.S.D. High Schools, Duncanville High School, Grand Prairie I.S.D., Life Charter School, Life School, New Vision, Bishop Dunne Catholic School, and several Home Schools
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| What are the benefits of Dual Credit/Concurrent Enrollment? |
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- Dual Credit/Concurrent Enrollment offers motivated high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college and high school credit simultaneously
- Save money on college tuition
- Reduce college completion time
- Ease the transition to college
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| What if I can only come after hours? |
| | Please call the dual credit office so that we can see how we can accommodate you.
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| What if I come by and the office is closed, can anyone else help me? |
| | The Advising department can help you with general information, however, because Dual Credit/Concurrent Enrollment is a specialized program, it will probably be best for you to call and set up an appointment.
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| What if I don’t know the first thing about college or how to get started even after reading the website? |
| | Please call the dual credit office and we will be happy to walk you through the process.
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| What if my counselor states they have never heard about Dual Credit? |
| | Please call the dual credit office to see if we have a contact person at your school that may be able to assist you.
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| What if my student is 15 years old and about to be 16 in a month or so? |
| | Please call the Dual Credit office so that we can discuss your situation, 214-860-3619.
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| What is Dual Credit Tab? |
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- Dual Credit is an opportunity for Junior’s and Senior’s to get a jump start on a college degree. Dual Credit is a program that allows students to take 2 classes per semester, tuition waived!
*Students who attend a school outside of Dallas County may be required to pay tuition.
- Dual Credit Courses are offered in a variety of subject areas including math, science, history, technology classes and government.
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| Where are Dual Credit Classes Taught? |
| | DC classes are taught either at the college or at the high school. |
| Who can Enroll? |
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- To be enrolled in the dual credit program, a high school student must:
- Be enrolled in good standing in the 11th or 12th grade of a participating high school, private, charter or home school.
- Have recommendation from a high school counselor
- Fulfill appropriate admissions criteria to the college
- Meet minimum test scores
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| Will the Dual Credit office come out and do a presentation for my class or organization? |
| | Yes, most definitely. All you have to do is give us a call and we can set something up.
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| Will the student have to pay for anything? |
| | Yes, students will be required to pay for their textbooks and any additional class requirements such as supplies, etc.
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| PROCEDURES |
| How do I enroll? |
| | 1. How to enroll
- You must first review your eligibility requirements for the program with your school counselor. The counselor will advise you of the courses designated as dual credit are your school. Next you must:
- Complete a Mountain View Admissions Application at the time of your first appointment. If you have an admissions application that you have picked up at your school, complete it and bring it to the Dual Credit office.
- Complete all items listed on the Dual Credit/Concurrent Enrollment Checklist (link to this form)
- Take and pass the required test(s)
Students who wish to withdraw from the college credit portion of the course must follow college drop/withdrawal procedure and deadline.
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| What are the dual credit guidlines? |
| | Please see here. |
| What are the passing scores? |
| | To enroll in college courses, students must present a passing score on the Accuplacer or Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA).
The following are the minimum test scores for students to be accepted in the Dual Credit program:
- TAKS (exit level): 2200 in math and/or English language arts with a writing score of 3 or 4
- SAT: 500 verbal, 500 math, 1070 composite
- SAT II: 500 reading, 500 math, 1070 composite
- ACT: 19 verbal, 19 math, 23 composite
- ACCUPLACER: 78 reading, 80+ verbal with 5+ on essay, 69/64 college algebra
- THEA: 230 reading, 220 writing, 270 math
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| What is the Accuplacer Examination times and location? |
| | Room W-197
Monday- Thursday
Starting Times:
9:00 am
12:00 Noon
3:00 pm
6:00 pm
Friday
Starting Times:
9:00 am
12:00 Noon
Saturday
Starting Time:
9:00 am
All exams begin promptly.
Please arrive 5 minutes before exam time.
Additional paper is NOT permitted on writing exam
NO Calculators allowed on math exam
(Scratch paper only)
Exams are administered consecutively
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