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A2C Accelerate to College

WHAT IS A2C?

Accelerate 2 College programThe Accelerate 2 College program gives high school students the opportunity to prepare for the college learning experience. Through A2C, students can take developmental English and Mathematics courses in the high school classroom, taught by a high school teacher. After successfully completing an A2C class, students will be considered college ready at Jefferson and can qualify to take Math and English dual credit courses. 

Program Benefits

  • Demonstrate college readiness without 
    needing ACT or other test scores
  • Count your A2C class towards high 
    school graduation
  • Save money on college tuition 
  • Qualify to take dual credit classes 
    after completing A2C and get a head 
    start on college
  • Save time and earn a college 
    degree faster

Important Information

  • Grades earned in A2C will be part of 
    your college transcript
  • Your grades and/or withdrawals can 
    impact your future financial aid
  • You will earn credit that demonstrates 
    college-readiness at JCTC but 
    does not satisfy college degree 
    requirements
  • Some colleges may not accept A2C 
    credit towards college-readiness

How To Get Started

  1. Talk to your high school guidance counselor to add A2C to your class schedule.
  2. Complete the dual credit application process.
  3. Be ready to start class at your high school in August.

Program Cost

The A2C program is provided at no cost to you. There could be a cost associated with dual credit classes after you complete the A2C program, but scholarships are available through KHEAA to cover tuition. Your guidance counselor can help you apply for the Kentucky Dual Credit Scholarship.

There is also a Jefferson Scholars grant that covers your 3rd course in your Senior year if you're taking ENG 101, ENG 102 and MAT 146/150 at a qualifying school. Please reach out to your A2C contact for more information.

After A2C

With a final grade of A/B/C, you qualify to take dual credit Math or English. A2C English completers can take ENG 101 - Writing 1 and ENG 102 - Writing 2 during their senior year. Seniors can take MAT 146 - Contemporary College Math or MAT 150 - College Algebra during their spring semester.

We hope you consider attending Jefferson after high school and finish what you started. Please reach out to our Dual Credit Office to find out the next steps to come to Jefferson after high school.