Early College

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Early College

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Early College Schedule

Spring 2025 Semester: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 – Tuesday, May 06, 2025 (deadline to apply was 12/3/2024)
Fall 2025 Semester: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Early College New Student Spring Orientation date will be on January 9th at 4:30 pm!

Meet the Early College Team

Lara Tavares, Director of Early College and Community Connections

Lara Tavares, BA, MA, returns to the college after having served in the Early College Access Department at Massasoit Community College. During her initial tenure as Associate Director of Early College Initiative, Lara created community partnerships, recruited diverse sets of local students, advised high school juniors and seniors, designed culturally inclusive programming, and co-developed a peer mentorship network for the Advanced Standing Associates Program. She is a graduate of Jeremiah E. Burke High School, Brandeis (BA), and Boston College (MA).
Phone: 617-588-1339
Email: ltavares@franklincummings.edu

Schedule a Meeting with Lara here

Clinton Ngamne
Clinton Ngamne, Success Coach

Clinton Ngamne was born and raised in Cameroon. He earned his Associate of Science degree in Renewable Energy/Engineering Technology at Franklin Cummings Tech in Boston. He is a former Advanced Standing Associates Program (ASAP) student who also served as an ASAP peer mentor and in other student leadership roles. These experiences sparked his passion for working with students and providing individuals with the resources needed to succeed. Now serving as the Early College Success Coach, he works closely with students, high school liaisons, and faculty to connect students with resources and to effectively advise and support students on their path to success.
Phone: 617-588-1325
Email: cngamne@franklincummings.edu

Schedule A Meeting with Clinton here

Early College Office is located in the Union Building – U-108A

Early College Mission

Early College at Franklin Cummings Tech is committed to serving high school students by giving access to career readiness and tech fields. Early College exposes and prepares students for higher education, careers, and citizenship.

Early College Opportunities at Franklin Cummings Tech

We have two programs designed to meet each student’s goals. Below you can learn more about each program and see which one is the best fit for you and your students:

Advanced Standing Associates Program (ASAP) Dual Enrollment Program (and Boot Camps)

Our Advanced Standing Associates Program (ASAP) gives high school seniors an opportunity to earn up to one year of college credits while they are still in high school.​

  • ​ASAP students are fully released to Franklin Cummings Tech during their high school senior year and can enroll at Franklin Cummings Tech as Sophomore after their high school graduation

Our Dual Enrollment program allows high school juniors and seniors to take courses for college or high school credit each semester.​

  • Dual Enrollment courses can be held at your high school or on our campus

High School students and schools have several options to participate in Dual Enrollment programs at Franklin Cummings Tech: 

  1. Students or high schools can register for one of our free Boot Camps. Participating students earn college credits, as well as a stipend for good attendance. Contact earlycollege@franklincummings.edu to find out about upcoming boot camps.
  2. High schools interested in partnering with us can defray the cost of Dual Enrollment courses by applying for the following funding opportunities: 
  3. Students can pay directly for individual courses at the special Early College rate of $180 per college credit  

 

Early College Qualifications and Requirements

Students will need to submit: 

Students must also: 

  • Attend 80-90% of high school classes. 
  • Be interested in one of our associate degree or bachelor’s degree programs. 
  • Commit to building a good college transcript. 

Franklin Cummings Tech Early College Student Support and Events

Students enrolled in the Early College program have the opportunity to take advantage of these supports and resources:

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
  • Early College New Student Orientation 
  • Advising Support 
    • Early College Student Success Seminar for ASAP students 
    • One-on-one Check-in Meetings throughout each semester with your Early College Success Coach 
    • Weekly report to the high schools 
  • Textbook and Tools are provided to students each semester. 
  • Access to Kraft Center for Student Success 
  • Access to Career Services 
  • For accommodation requests, contact our Learning Specialist 
  • Access to health and wellness resources.  
  • ASAP Peer Mentoring Program provides an extra layer of support to students from former ASAP students. 
  • Campus Events:​​ Black History Month, Spanish Heritage Month Celebration, Popcorn & Pumpkin Painting, ​Wellness Fair ​Gingerbread House Decorating Contest ​Women’s History Month events. 
  • Yearly Early College Events:​​ 
    • Early College Next Steps Event 
    • ASAP Graduation/Award Ceremony​ 

Early College team is dedicated to work with the high school liaisons to protect students’ college transcripts and meet the requirements for high school graduation!

Early College Partners

Advanced Standing Associates Program (ASAP) Partner Schools 

  • Dearborn STEM Academy 
  • Cambridge Rindge and Latin 
  • Neighborhood House Charter School

Dual Enrollment High School & Community-Based Organization Partners 

  • CityLab High School 
  • Chelsea Public Schools
  • Dearborn STEM Academy 
  • Holland Tech High School
  • Revere High School 
  • Digital Ready

How to Apply

Students interested in enrolling in the Early College program should follow these steps: 

  • Connect with the Early College team for information Sessions & College tours by contacting the Early College team via email (earlycollege@franklincummings.edu) or phone (6175881339) 

 

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