Smart Transfer Admissions
Program Eligibility
- Have an academic average of 75% to 90%
- Are enrolled in advanced coursework in 8th grade and are eligible to take Regents exam in June (i.e. Algebra, Biology, Art, Language)
- Will earn two or more advanced credits by the end of 8th grade
- Demonstrate the desire to work toward obtaining college credits and/or a college degree
Prioritized are students who:
- Belong to a population who have historically not had access to or success in higher education (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)
Selectivity
- Up to 64 rising 9th graders are selected each year
Program Requirements
- Students follow a predetermined course sequence with high school and college -level
coursework blended into a single Academic Pathway
(Junior and Senior Year is spent at SUNY Schenectady) - Students will earn 60 college credits/Associate's degree by the time of high school graduation that can be transfered to a 4 year college
Curriculum/Course Selection/Credits Accumulation
- 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 crouses (CHS) at SHS
- Students may take courses in core and elective subject areas
How to Apply
For consideration, students must complete and/or submit the following:
- Application
- Admissions essay
- Recommendations
- Parental consent
- Student interview
Questions can be emailed to sunyscccearlycollege@gmail.com