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Benefits of College Now

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT

Take freshman-level college courses and earn credits that transfer to most colleges and universities.

Freshman-level Credit Courses (3 credits)

 

SMOOTH TRANSITION

College is an exciting experience, but it can be stressful. Reduce your anxiety by getting familiar with college before you begin.

Student Development Courses (1 credit each)

IMPROVE BASIC SKILLS

Sharpen your college-entry reading, writing and math skills so you don't have to spend valuable time and tuition dollars on remedial coursework.

College Preparatory Courses (0 credit)

$$$ SAVE MONEY $$$        

College Now classes & books are free of charge!     

The cost of higher education tuition in the U.S. has been rising. Every College Now credit you earn at your high school is tuition-free and texts are included, saving you thousands of dollars.

SAVE TIME

College Now credits can lighten your school load in college and may even help you graduate earlier.              

 

CONVENIENT LOCATION

College Now activities, registration, counseling, orientation, and coursework all take place at your high school. Classes meet either before or after your regular school hours.

 

RECEIVE SUPPORT

A College Now designated office is located at your high school with staff exclusively devoted to assist and guide you.

OUTSTANDING FACULTY

College Now faculty are high school teachers with college-level credentials. They attend ongoing professional development meetings at Kingsborough Community college to ensure that their courses are taught appropriately for a college setting.

SPECIAL PERKS

Get the inside scoop on all available opportunities affiliated with College Now such as, the distinguished Myself Third Scholarship, New York City Model Council Project, the Kingsborough Rob Pero Scholarshp, the Rob Pero Certificate of Achievement Award, Weekend College Now and our Student Advisory Board.