What is Tech Prep?

Dual Enrollment/Credit Programs in Washington State

The following programs help teens acquire college-level skills & earn college credit while still in high school:

 

TECH PREP

(2+2 or 2+2+2)

A program enabling students to remain in high school and begin a vocational/technical program that leads to a two-year degree or certificate program.

Remain in high school

Prepare for vocational/technical career

Earn both high school and college credit

College credit at no cost

Enroll in Tech Prep designated class at the high school

Earn a "B" or better in the course

 

Running Start

A program that allows qualified high school juniors and seniors to attend college classes, and earn high school and college credit.

Accelerated class

Earn both high school and college credit

Determine transferability of Running Start college credits

Ensure credits apply to high school graduation requirements

Must meet application/registration deadlines.

Tuition waived, student pays lab fees, textbooks and transportation.

 

College in the High School

A program that allows qualified high school students to take college-level courses within their school and earn both high school and college credit.

Remain in high school

Accelerated class

Earn both high school and college credit

Meet college course standards

Variety of fees associated with program, including tuition and textbooks often provided at reduced cost.

PrepWork Consortium (Anacortes, Burlington-Edison, Concrete, Coupeville, La Conner, Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor, Sedro-Woolley and South Whidbey High School students pay zero cost.

 

Advanced Placement

Identified courses that prepare high school students to take advanced placement tests, allowing advanced placement and/or credit at the postsecondary level.

Remain in high school

Accelerated class

Advanced placement and/or college credit granted based on successful AP test score

Apply for testing

Meet high academic standard

Advanced placement test fee

Program Description Advantage Student

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