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Is Running Start right for you?

Beginning college early

The decision to begin college early is an important one. Frequently, a student may be academically prepared for college-level coursework, but may find the emotional and social demands of college overwhelming. Success in college ususally requires a different set of skills that those the student mastered in high school. The most successful college students are generally motivated individuals who:

Parents and students should consider whether or not Running Start would appropriately meet the student’s needs. When students take college classes their grades – good or bad – are in their permanent record for both high school and college. Once the options have been explored, the student may make an informed decision about whether or not to enroll in the program.

Program benefits

Running Start offers a number of benefits for students prepared to begin their college careers while still completing the requirements to graduate from high school. Eligible students have the option to:

Program limitations

As with any program, there are some limitations to Running Start’s ability to meet the needs of every individual who enrolls. Some of these considerations include: