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Earn College Credit
IN HIGH SCHOOL
College credit options are available to all high school stu-
dents. Classes that can earn you college credit can be
found in both required and elective areas. Studies show
that students who complete some college credit in high
school are more likely to attend college and graduate with
a certificate, diploma or degree. Classes that can earn col-
lege credit are found by looking for one of the following
codes in their title as shown in this registration guide.
Advanced Placement
[AP]
This is a college-level course that requires students to
work at a high level of rigor and complete additional
work outside of class. AP classes prepare you for the
college experience.
Articulated Credit
[AC]
Articulated credit classes are career related courses taught in
high school. Articulated Credit is intended to provide technical
and community college credit to students while they are attend-
ing high school classes.
Benefits:
• Can earn technical and/or community college credits
• Stay in your own high school
• Explore career opportunities through high school courses
Eligibility:
• AC classes available in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
• Specific course outcomes required to earn AC
How to earn college credit:
Benefits:
• Expectations and pace of classes closely match
college experience
• An AP exam score may earn you college credit
• AP is recognized by post-secondary schools around
the nation
• A grade of “C” or better earns a weighted grade
Eligibility:
• AP classes available in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
• Students should have strong reading and writing
skills and plan on additional time outside of class for
reading and assignments.
• Some classes may have prerequisites
How to earn college credit:
• Take the AP exam in May. Many colleges award
credit for scores of 3 or higher (scores range from
1-5)
• Check the website of the college you may attend
to determine the credit policy
High School Registration Guide
• Classroom teacher provides course requirements to earn AC
• Students register at www.ctecreditmn.com
• Class teacher indicates on the website if student earned
AC when the course is completed
Other information:
• Certificates are awarded to students who have earned
college credits. The certificate is converted to college
credit when the student enrolls and completes at least
one semester course at the college listed on the certificate.
• Certificates are good for three to five years. Students should
check with the college listed on the certificate.
• Students need to check with the college of their choice for
specific criteria in a program or major.
• Colleges other than the listed colleges may accept AC
credits depending on their criteria and program offerings.
The student needs to check with the individual colleges.
• For more information about AC, visit www.ctecreditmn.com
or talk to your counselor
Articulated Credit may be used at:
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Anoka Technical College
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Hennepin Community College
St. Cloud Technical College
Possibly other institutions
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