High School Based Programs

Read below for more information on Brookdale’s programs for High School students.

Dual Enrollment

What is Dual Enrollment?

Qualified high school seniors are invited to participate in the Dual Enrollment Program at Brookdale.*

Dual Enrollment allows high school students to complete up to 12 Brookdale credits during their senior year. The overall goal is to give high school students the opportunity to experience college level courses and prepare for the academic rigor of college or university.

*Certain high schools also allow qualified juniors to participate in the Dual Enrollment Program.

Why Dual Enrollment?

In addition to experiencing college level coursework, taking Brookdale courses while in high school can defray the total cost of attending college. Students enrolled in this program may enter their freshman year of college with advanced academic standing. In many cases, students pay a reduced tuition price for dual enrollment coursework.

Credits earned through dual enrollment can be used toward degree requirements at Brookdale and/or, depending on a student’s program of study, transferred to a four-year college or university. Upon graduation, students may choose to come to Brookdale Community College, or they can transfer their credits to a four-year college. It should be understood that no college, including Brookdale Community College, can absolutely guarantee the transferability of its credits to another institution. Ultimately, transferability is up to each institution from which the student is seeking credit and any questions should be directed to that institution.

Eligibility

Please contact Donna Cuddy for additional information and the list of eligibility requirements for Dual Enrollment. *Please Note: Dual Enrollment students will be limited to taking 100-level coursework.

Contact
Donna Cuddy, Associate Director
Lincroft Campus, MAC 107
dcuddy@brookdalecc.edu
732-224-2574

Fast Start Program

What is Fast Start?

Brookdale Community College welcomes qualified high school sophomores, juniors, seniors and home schooled students to apply to Brookdale’s Fast Start Program. Fast Start students may not enroll in Honors Program courses, developmental, or support courses.

Fast Start students are considered members of the Brookdale community and have the same rights and responsibilities as all Brookdale students. Fast start students are responsible for their conduct and behavior and must understand and comply with information in all Brookdale Student publications, printed and online, including but not limited to the online College Catalog and Student Handbook.

What are the Benefits?

The Fast Start Program gives qualified high school students the opportunity to experience college courses and prepare for the academic rigor of college. The program also saves students time and money. Students leave high school having already earned college credit for Brookdale Community College courses. Student can use these credits as part of their degree program at Brookdale or transfer the credits to another institution. The decision to accept courses through transfer is determined by the other institution.

Eligibility

The following criteria apply:

If a student has completed coursework through the Fast Start Program and wishes to enroll in a degree or certificate program upon completion of graduation, they must contact the Recruitment Services office to obtain and complete a Change of Program Form.

Contact
Donna Cuddy, Associate Director
Lincroft Campus, MAC 107
dcuddy@brookdalecc.edu
732-224-2574

College Readiness Now

Roughly 60% of high school graduates are not fully prepared to take college-level coursework, and often, students are required to take remedial courses to build up their skills in math, reading, and English before they are allowed to taking regular college courses. This remedial coursework is costly. Not only does it cost time, slowing students’ progress toward graduation and impacting persistence rates, but it also costs substantial money. One in four students must enroll in remedial classes during their first year of college, costing them nearly $1.5 billion annually. Often, students may be required to take three or more remedial courses. However, students do not earn college credit, the courses don’t count toward the student’s degree or certificate program, and they must successfully complete these courses before they can enroll in college-level coursework.

To reduce the need for remediation upon college entry, the New Jersey Council of Community Colleges and the State of New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education award Brookdale Community College the College Readiness Now Grant. This funding gives county high school students the opportunity to become college ready in reading, writing, and math prior to high school graduation. Successfully avoiding just one developmental course can save students at least $600 per class and a semester of coursework.

The College Readiness Now Grant program identifies and addresses the remediation needs of high school students prior to graduation and offers free, high-quality academic programs that not only help them reach proficiency and possibly avoid remediation, but also give them the tools to successfully transition to college and, in some cases, allow them to earn college credit. Additionally, the program’s outstanding academic tutors, mentors, and program managers provide students the support needed to be successful.

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Participating High Schools

Eligibility

Participants must be Monmouth County high school students. Priority is given to students who receive free or reduced lunch. Upon graduation, students may choose to come to Brookdale Community College, or they can transfer earned credits to a four-year college. It should be understood that no college, including Brookdale Community College, can absolutely guarantee the transferability of its credits to another institution. Ultimately, transferability is up to each institution from which the student is seeking credit and any questions should be directed to that institution.

Contact
Sheri L. Stanford, Assistant Director, College Readiness
Lincroft Campus, MAC 104
sstanford@brookdalecc.edu
(732) 224-2137

 

*NEW PROGRAM: BROOKDALE VIRTUAL ACADEMY

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In partnership with the NJ Virtual School (Monmouth Ocean Educational Services Commission), high school students can take up to 30 college-level credits in an online environment. This option allows students the flexibility of taking fully online coursework while completing their high school graduation requirements, participating in after-school activities, and athletics! Students can complete an INTEREST FORM with the NJ Virtual School, and will be contacted by a Brookdale representative to complete the application and register for coursework (please see below for the online interest form).

Students can earn up to 30 credits via this option, and can choose from 25 different college-level courses. Credits earned through dual enrollment can be used toward degree requirements at Brookdale and/or, depending on a student’s program of study, transferred to a four-year college or university. Upon graduation, students may choose to come to Brookdale Community College, or they can transfer their credits to a four-year college. It should be understood that no college, including Brookdale Community College, can absolutely guarantee the transferability of its credits to another institution. Ultimately, transferability is up to each institution from which the student is seeking credit and any questions should be directed to that institution. Additionally, students receive discounted tuition for courses taken via the NJ Virtual School/Brookdale Virtual Academy.

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE INTEREST FORM!

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Virtual Academy, students must meet the following requirements:

*Students who are part of the Virtual Academy must meet the appropriate prerequisites and requirements for each class in which they are enrolled.

Contact
Dr. Sarah McElroy, Dean, Pathways & Partnerships
Lincroft Campus, MAC 104
smcelroy@brookdalecc.edu
(732) 224-2385

 

Tech Prep Program

What is Tech Prep?

High School juniors and seniors enrolled in select high school courses may take advantage of Brookdale’s “Technology Preparation” program. The Tech Prep Program is open to high school juniors and seniors who attend a specific high school with a signed Tech Prep Agreement with Brookdale Community College.

Eligibility

The following criteria will apply:

Contact
Donna Cuddy, Associate Director
Lincroft Campus, MAC 107
dcuddy@brookdalecc.edu
732-224-2574