| ACE Program Mission Statement |
The mission of the ACE Program is to help students make a smooth transition from high school, through community college, and transfer to a university where they can complete a baccalaureate degree. |
| ACE Program Goals |
- To demystify higher education, its requirements, costs and benefits.
- To familiarize students with college life.
- To provide tools for students to succeed socially, academically, and personally.
- To assist students in identifying educational, career, and vocational goals and interests.
- To identify sources of financial assistance and scholarships and facilitate students in the application process.
- To empower parents/guardians to become actively involved in students’ education and future.
- To collaborate with local educational institutions, community partnerships, and the private sector.
- To provide continuous follow-up and support to each cohort which will ensure retention and tracking.
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| ACE Results |
- Beginning with the 2001 Cohort:
- On average, 83% of ACE students graduated from high school.
- On average, 76% of the ACE students were retained in the ACE program.
- Students retained earned an average 20.5 college credits while in high school.
- Students who completed just the first year of the program earned an average of 7.1 college credits.
- 2006 High School Graduate Survey:
- ACE students graduating from high school in 2006 had an average high school GPA of 3.12
- 83% of ACE students graduated early or on time in 2006.
Cite: MCCCD, Progress Report on ACE, 2007
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Ace Student Success Story
Leticia's story:
The ACE Program is an awesome opportunity that allows you to grow and mature academically and personally. It has given me the option to start college early while still attending high school. It has also helped me develop and discover many skills that will be greatly helpful now and in the future. It's a privilege to be a part of this program, I have met wonderful new people that I know I will remain friends with throughout the years.....need I say more?? ACE is the BEST!! :) |
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