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eARLY cOLLEGE

NEW DATE: The Early College application for 10th graders to start next fall 2026 will be available on this site on DECEMBER 5th
The deadline to apply is on January 30th, 2026.

In this program, students simultaneously earn their high school diploma and Associates Degree by the end of 12th grade.

The program is offered to students at NO COST.

Students attend fully to MC during the last two years of high school.

Interest Form is due in the FALL of the student's sophomore year.

Eligible student will complete the Montgomery College application by December of the same year.

Students will be notified of their application status in January.

Depending on the chosen program of study at MC, student will need to complete the ACCUPLACER during the Spring of sophomore year.

Specific information will be provided to students via email.

If you have questions about Early College, please email earlycollege@montgomerycollege.edu

Eligibility Requirements:

Be enrolled in 10th grade at an MCPS high school during the current school year;
Passed mathematics and English state assessments;
Have an unweighted GPA of 2.75 or higher at the time of application to the program;
Met or be near completion of required SSL hours

Learn more about the the Early College Program in the next links:

What is difference between the

Jump Start to College pathway and the Early College program?

In this program, students simultaneously earn their Associates Degree while completing their 11th and 12th year of high school.

Interest Form is due in the FALL of the student's sophomore year.

Eligibility Requirements:

Be enrolled in 10th grade at an MCPS high school during the current school year;
Passed mathematics and English state assessments;
Have an unweighted GPA of 2.75 or higher at the time of application to the program;
Met or be near completion of required SSL hours

Learn more about the the Early College Program in the next links:

In this pathway, students at Quince Orchard H.S. usually obtain a abbreviated schedule and take MC classes in the afternoon.

Students can take 10 or more college classes by their H.S. graduation helping them earn 30 or more college credits!

Eligibility requirements:

Have an articulated plan where the student is meeting H.S graduation requirements and have reminding time for college classes;
Have an overall 2.50 cumulative GPA in their senior year or an overall 2.75 cumulative GPA as a freshman, sophomore or junior year;
Meet prerequisite requirements and assessment levels of the MC class(es) chosen to take;
Have the approval of a parent/guardian, high school counselor, and the principal.

Learn more about the Jump Start to College Pathway in the following links:

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