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Jumpstart To College (JTC) Pathway
Jumpstart To College (JTC) Pathway
Jumpstart to College is a Dual Enrollment pathway available to ALL high schools, including Quince Orchard H.S. Students may take various approved Montgomery College (MC) courses for college and high school credit.
Students may take various approved MC courses for college and high school credit.
High school students may apply at any time based on their eligibility and with approval of their parents/guardians, counselor, and principal.
Students can take a maximum of TWO MC classes at NO COST during the fall and spring semesters from an MCPS-funding eligible list. Winter and summer classes are not covered.
Students can take one class or more college classes by their H.S. graduation helping them earn 30 or more college credits.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
General Eligibility Requirements
Be a current MCPS high school student (mostly in grades 11 or 12)
Meet a cumulative high school Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement of 2.5+ (for grade 12) or 2.75+ (before senior year)
Assess as college-ready for MC (see below) and meet the state College and Career Readiness standard
Meet the college’s assessment level (Math and/or English) and prerequisite(s) for any class requested
Continue to progress successfully in the dual enrollment program
Take a minimum of 4 separate courses each MCPS semester in any combination between MC and MCPS.
Have an articulated plan where the student is meeting high school graduation requirements and have time for college classes.
Have the approval of a parent/guardian, high school counselor, principal, and Dual Enrollment Program Assistant (DEPA).
MC College Readiness Measures
MC English and Math Placement Tests
After 10th grade, GPA of 3.0+
Grades in certain MCPS Courses
Qualifying ACT or SAT scores
AP or IB scores (can also serve as prerequisites for higher level courses)
Placement Testing at MC
English Test with Writing Sample
Recommended instruction through English 10 prior to taking placement test
Math: Uses ALEKS adaptive placements
Recommended instruction through Algebra 2 prior to taking placement test
NOTE: Some courses require additional prerequisites or permissions
JTC Information Resources:
JTC Information Resources:
Getting Started:
Getting Started:
It all starts with you!
Begin by discussing your dual enrollment opportunities with your high school counselor.
Using any combination of high school and MC courses, develop a plan to complete all high school graduation requirements by the end of your senior (12th grade) year.
When ready to begin taking MC courses, speak to your high school's Dual Enrollment Program Assistant (DEPA), Ms. Mehta, who can walk you through the steps to apply and register. Ms. Mehta is in Room 103 and can be reached through email at Neelam_Mehta@mcpsmd.org.
Paying for College Courses
Paying for College Courses
During the Fall and Spring MC semesters tuition, fees, required textbooks, and required materials are at NO COST to families for the first two courses each semester from the two college courses from an MCPS-funding eligible list.
Students wishing to take MC classes beyond the courses eligible for MCPS-funding limitations may self-pay for tuition, fees, and books or apply for the Montgomery College Dual Enrollment Grant.
During the Winter and Summer MC semesters, some JTC students may be eligible for a Montgomery College High School Grant to Cover portions of required tuition and fees.
JTC students must apply directly with MC to take advantage of the MC High School Grant.
Dual Enrollment students are not eligible for federal financial aid (i.e., FAFSA) or the Maryland Promise Scholarship.
MCPS does not financially support retaking any college course at any time through dual enrollment.
FAQs about Jumpstart to College
Who is eligible to participate in JTC?
Who is eligible to participate in JTC?
All students (generally 11th and 12th graders) who meet the eligibility requirements can participate. See eligibility requirements listed above.
Do students need test scores to particpate in ?
Do students need test scores to particpate in ?
JTC students must assess at the college-ready level in reading to take any class. JTC students must meet the assessment level (Math and/or English) and prerequisite for any class requested.
Meeting prerequisites and assessment levels for the student's selected MC course(s) may require the student to submit SAT/ACT/AP scores to DEPA. However, the student may also be asked to take an MC English and/or Math (ALEKS) remote assessment.
Determine your English and Math Placement. This can be done in various ways:
Provide your SAT, ACT, or AP scores if you have them.
If you do not have scores, it is okay. Montgomery College provides Guided English and Guided Math Placement Tests.
To request a Guided English Placement Test, please email Ms. Mehta at Neelam_Mehta@mcpsmd.org.
Here is the link to the instructions to complete the ALEKS Math Placement Test.
WHere will classes be held?
WHere will classes be held?
Classes are offered IN PERSON at all three Montgomery College campuses: Rockville, Germantown, and Takoma Park.
Classes are also offered VIRTUALLY, either synchronously (live online instruction) or asynchronously (coursework completed on the student's own schedule). Students should consider their learning preferences and needs when choosing the course modality that best supports their success.
Is transporation provided?
Is transporation provided?
JTC students must provide their own transportation to and from campus. However, as an Montgomery College students, they can take Ride On buses for FREE as well.
I have the requirements to participate, so what do I do next?
I have the requirements to participate, so what do I do next?
Discuss Dual Enrollment option with your high school counselor. Then, schedule an appointment with Ms. Mehta in College and Career Center (Room 103) to start your Dual Enrollment application.
What is the cost to apply & course Fees?
What is the cost to apply & course Fees?
During the Fall and Spring MC semesters tuition, fees, required textbooks, and required materials are at NO COST to families for the first two courses each semester from the two college courses from an MCPS-funding eligible list.
Students wishing to take MC classes beyond the courses eligible for MCPS-funding limitations may self-pay for tuition, fees, and books or apply for the Montgomery College Dual Enrollment Grant.
During the Winter and Summer MC semesters, some JTC students may be eligible for a Montgomery College High School Grant to Cover portions of required tuition and fees.
JTC students must apply directly with MC to take advantage of the MC High School Grant.
Dual Enrollment students are not eligible for federal financial aid (i.e., FAFSA) or the Maryland Promise Scholarship.
MCPS does not financially support retaking any college course at any time through dual enrollment.
What is the Difference between dual enrollment classes (JTC) and ap classes?
What is the Difference between dual enrollment classes (JTC) and ap classes?
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