The World Language Department is pleased to offer qualified students enrolled in Spanish 5 or Italian 5 an opportunity to earn college credit from the St. John’s University College Advantage Program.  Eligible students can earn up to 6 college credits while completing the level 5 curriculum. 

Benefits to be considered

• St. John’s University credits are transferable to many other colleges and universities.  

• Courses are offered at a reduced tuition rate.  Students pay $325 for the fall semester (3 credits) and $325 for the spring semester (3 credits).  Payments are due in October and January.  (Six credits for $650 is a considerable savings.)  

• College Advantage students who enroll in St. John’s University will receive a $3000 tuition grant for each of the four years of undergraduate study.  

Eligibility

In order to participate in the program students must meet the following criteria:  

Seniors:

•   Minimum 80% average in the five academic subjects (English, math, social studies, languages, and science.

• A combined math and critical reading SAT score of 1080 or 21 on the ACT.

•  Seniors may enroll in up to three courses (or nine credits) a semester.

OR
Minimum 85% average in the five subjects without standardized test scores.

Juniors:

• Minimum 85% average in the five academic subjects (English, math, social studies, languages, and science)

• A combined math and critical reading SAT score of 1080 or 21 on the ACT.

•  Juniors may enroll in up to three courses (or nine credits) a semester in math, fine arts, language and English.

OR

Minimum 90% average in the 5 major subjects without standardized test scores. 

The level 5 curriculum will be the same for College Advantage students and those who do not register for this program.