Smart Scholars Admissions

Program Eligibility

Have an academic average of 65% to 80%
Have the potential to benefit from a rigorous academic curriculum
Demonstrate the desire to work toward obtaining college credits and/or a college degree
Students belonging to a population who have historically not had access to or success in higher education are prioritized (English Language Learner students, students with disabilities, and first generation college students)
Have financial constraints and burdens (i.e. family is eligible to receive free and reduced lunches, cannot fund college attendance without tuition assistance

Expected participation in programming including, but not limited to
- Summer courses lasting 3-6 weeks
- Mandatory Orientation and other event participation
- Student/teacher/guardian meetings

Students select individual courses that earn them dual credit (high school and college credit simultaneously)
Students earn a minimum of 24 college credits during summers and college in the high school courses (CHS) at SHS.
Students may take courses in core and elective subject areas

*Students are able to participate in IB, AVID, BOCES, etc.

For consideration, students must complete and/or submit the following:

Questions?

Lauren Gallo
Director
College and High School Partnerships
518-381-1315
gallolm@sunysccc.edu

Theresa Polson
Project Director
College and High School Programs
518-381-1450
polsonta@sunysccc.edu