MC2 program at Northwood

[Anonymous]

Yeah, that pp is just clueless. If you truly are ina scenario where an AA degree is best, why would you try to cram it in while finishing high school? While taking ap classes too?

A post that took that much effort yet is so far from being useful or correct really makes me wonder about that pp's motivation

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yeah, that pp is just clueless. If you truly are ina scenario where an AA degree is best, why would you try to cram it in while finishing high school? While taking ap classes too?

A post that took that much effort yet is so far from being useful or correct really makes me wonder about that pp's motivation

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yeah, that pp is just clueless. If you truly are ina scenario where an AA degree is best, why would you try to cram it in while finishing high school? While taking ap classes too?

A post that took that much effort yet is so far from being useful or correct really makes me wonder about that pp's motivation

Well maybe that post was trying too hard, but the year we went to the Northwood info meeting the student who was presenting, and who was going to be one of the first to complete the degree, did mention receiving the tuition discount. So, there are lower income students utilizing the program, too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So this is an amazing program for kids who are likely not to go to college but have the aptitude to pass a community college class. It will give a kid in this situation an AA degree when they graduate which will help with their job prospects. In the past these kids would simply end their education with a high school degree only and have limited employment options. It may also encourage that kid later on to go back to college at night to get a full degree, especially if they land at an employee that partially pays for tuition. I applaud MCPS for having this program for those kids.

The option is not academically the best path for kids who are bound for college. The classes at MC are very easy and will likely not count at most schools outside of UM that these kids would attend. You need to check in advance with the schools you think your child may attend if you your plan is to use this option to save money on college. AP classes with a high score on the test are seen more favorably by admissions and more likely to waive requirements.

This is a harsh, PP, although there is definitely a hint of truth here. The program is definitely intended for students who are continuing their education immediately after high school. I haven't heard of any students being content with just an associate's degree. The brochure for the program does encourage students who don't do well on an AP exam to retake the course at MC or take the easier CLEP exam.