Talk:Middle College Program

Why did someone say Laguardia is shutting down because of lice? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 199.76.8.210 (talk) 14:38, 28 March 2018 (UTC)

While I am unsure of the exact facts given in the La Guardia version of the middle college page, it does not reflect the program as a whole. I have, for example, attended a middle college in California, and I suspect it is modeled to be like that of the original one. If there are flagrant errors (or differences in the New York Middle College Program) please post it here before deleting it completely. Thank you

[edit 6/13/06] I suggest a LaGuardia Middle College, with its own history, be created, with an internal link from the 'middle college program' to it. I also suggest the creation of a National Consortium page.

(edit 3/16/2013) I am a parent of California Middle College graduate and former Asst. Dean of Students, Naval Postgraduate School. There is a lot of advantages and disadvantages to the Middle College program that are not readibly discernable. The student is not at high school and does not have the peer pressure to conform. Classes are chosen as any college so there is not the solid schedule of classes from school start to finish allowing greater flexibility, but also meaning there will most likely be large gaps between classes, possible night classes and maybe weekend classes. Middle College is an open campus, many high schools are closed campus. There is not the social events or sports as a high school may have and there are events and programs (such as sports) at the community college with age restrictions. Unless a course is stated that it is a high school course only, the student will be assigned college credit on course completion. Students attending a traditional high school will not have college credit that Middle College students will receive even though many courses have the same content. Usually, state education code requirements are stricter for high schools ensuring their courses are structured with certain content. Colleges are not under the same education codes and normally follow guidelines of the accrediting organization. If the student gets several college credits, it may disqualify them for several scholarships such as ROTC. Parents are not informed of student absences from college courses as they would be if attending a high school. The Middle College student is treated more like an adult and given greater freedom.

Middle College students may have several college credits for what are essentially high school courses. This could be misleading since course requirements are different. Determination of class standing should be ascertained before entering the Middle College program since this is often requested for College and scholarship applications. Middle College provides an intermediate step in the transition from high school to University life.

It is important to do your homework when deciding whether to attend Middle College. Look at the high school's percentage of graduates, SAT/ACT scores, number of graduates going onto college, number of graduates accepted at reputable colleges, quality of teachers, etc. If the high school is not forthcoming with the information, there is a reason that they aren't bragging. Compare this to the Community College where the Middle College program is at. Look at the same criteria as the high school for the M-C program. Look at the support the M-C student is given and by whom (M-C program advisors, M-C program instructors, counselors back at the high school, community college staff, etc.). Look at percentage of students from the community college seeking transfer to a four year college that are successful. Quality of instruction. And don't overlook the most important part, is your kid mature enought to handle the freedom and responsibility. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.198.20.101 (talk) 19:02, 15 March 2013 (UTC)

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