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SOAR Into College Early A Path in a New Direction High School Students getting a JUMP START www. Chattahoochee. Tech. edu A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. Equal Opportunity Institution

Where does CTC stand in the state: 1 st among Georgia’s Technical Colleges 8 th among all of Georgia’s Public Postsecondary Institutions 70+ Associate Degree, Diploma, and Technical Certificate Programs (largest enrollment out of 25) www. Chattahoochee. Tech. edu A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. Equal Opportunity Institution

Accredited by: The Commission on College of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Chattahoochee Technical College Awards Diplomas, Certificates, and Associate of Applied Science Degrees www. Chattahoochee. Tech. edu A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. Equal Opportunity Institution

Campus Locations Classes can be taken at any of our EIGHT campuses v Appalachian Campus v Austell Campus classes only v Canton Campus v Marietta Campus v Mountain View Campus v North Metro Campus v Paulding Campus v Woodstock Campus classes only Visit our website for directions and hours of operation www. Chattahoochee. Tech. edu A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. Equal Opportunity Institution

SOAR programs available for high school students Chattahoochee Technical College offers college credit in five different post-secondary opportunities for current high school students. Move on When Ready (MOWR) ACCEL DUAL Enrollment JOINT Enrollment Articulation www. Chattahoochee. Tech. edu A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. Equal Opportunity Institution

ACCEL, MOWR, Joint and Dual programs share these similarities Have qualifying test scores for program of study Meet all CTC SOAR admissions requirements Attend classes on any of our CTC campuses Transportation, fees, books and other incidental costs are the responsibility of the student www. Chattahoochee. Tech. edu A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. Equal Opportunity Institution

SOAR Program Differences Are: MOWR FUNDING DUAL JOINT Must be Junior or Senior in high school & 16 yrs AGE ACCEL Must be 16 yrs GSFC 100% paid tuition no fees paid HOPE (GSFAPPS) Partial paid tuition no fees paid GA Dept of Education 100% paid tuition and fees MOWR, ACCEL, and DUAL credit hours do NOT count towards the HOPE cap BOOKS Credit hours count towards HOPE Books are responsibility of student COURSES Academic/Technical Academic/Technical CREDIT High school & college College only Full time at college P/T or F/T at college ATTENDANCE HOPE cap - 127 semester credit hours A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. Equal Opportunity Institution www. Chattahoochee. Tech. edu

ARTICULATION Classes you take or have taken in high school can receive the same credit as classes offered at Chattahoochee Technical College. To receive articulated credit, you must make an 80 (B) or better in your high school course. To receive college credit, you must submit an application to CTC within 2 years after high school graduation. An exemption exam is required in order to receive Articulated Credit for the following articulated courses (for 2012 -2013 school year). High School Courses: College Courses: Foundation of Trans & Logistics AUTT 1010 Early Childhood Ed. I ECCE 1101 Computer Applications COMP 1000 Intro to Engineering Drawing DFTG 1101 Engineering Concepts and Drawing DFTG 1103 Salon Services Core I COSM 1000 Culinary Arts I CUUL 1110 www. Chattahoochee. Tech. edu A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. Equal Opportunity Institution

Admission for High School Students: 1. Qualifying test scores: SAT /ACT test scores or Compass Test ACT – 19 Reading, 19 English, 19 Math SAT Critical Reading 460, Math 440 2. Complete the CTC SOAR application packet No GPA Requirement, No Essay, No Application Fee 3. Meet with your high school counselor for graduation requirements 4. Hand in the completed packet with test scores before the DEADLINE www. Chattahoochee. Tech. edu A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. Equal Opportunity Institution

HOW DO I GET STARTED? Must have qualifying test scores for SOAR: CTC accepts SAT and/or ACT or COMPASS placement test (free for HS students) After qualifying test scores contact: Denita Davis 770 -528 -4432 denita. davis@Chattahoochee. Tech. edu Admission packet that goes with the program you have qualified to participate in (MOWR, ACCEL, DUAL or JOINT) www. Chattahoochee. Tech. edu A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. Equal Opportunity Institution

COMPASS Testing for High School Students To apply for a free Compass Testing pass, go to our website www. chattahoocheetech. edu click on Prospective Students under Admissions tab, left column, bottom, click on: Current High School Students click on: View application/testing information under testing information click on: Apply for a free testing pass choose campus where you wish to test and check availability on testing times/days Print your pass and bring it with you to the test site *PHOTO ID REQUIRED www. Chattahoochee. Tech. edu A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. Equal Opportunity Institution

DEADLINES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FALL Semester 2013 – (Aug - Dec 2013) Testing, re-testing and application packet must be completed EARLY DEADLINE: March 1, 2013 Late/Final Deadline: June 5 High School DEADLINES differ from traditional CTC college deadlines www. Chattahoochee. Tech. edu A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. Equal Opportunity Institution

Information Available 20 12 – 201 To view our catalog: log TC C ata Click on Quicklinks in upper right corner; click on College Catalogs (Catalogs contain programs of study, course name and descriptions, and much more. ) 3 C www. Chattahoochee. Tech. edu

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Good Luck as you SOAR Into College Early! Chattahoochee Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Inquiries related to the college’s accreditation by the Commission may be directed to SACS/COC, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033 -4097 or telephone 404 -679 -4500. Questions related to admissions and the policies, programs, and practices of Chattahoochee Technical College should be directed to the College. A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. Equal Opportunity Institution www. Chattahoochee. Tech. edu