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Students should also take into consideration several
other factors before making the decision to enter the
Running Start Program:
- Maturity is Essential. In addition
to academic readiness students must have
the personal discipline and
responsibility to handle independence
and the fast pace of college classes.
- Students Pay for Books & some Fees.
Books can range from $40 to $110 each;
students may also be responsible for
some course fees.
- Transportation is the Student's
Responsibility. A dependable means of
transportation is necessary; travel time
and parking time should be considered
when scheduling classes.
- College Credit Does Not Transfer to
All Schools. SCC college credit
transfers to all public institutions and
most private colleges in the State of
Washington; outside of the State of
Washington transfer credit is awarded on
a college-by-college basis.
- Socialization Can Be an Issue. The
college is an adult environment in which
there is great age diversity; students
range in age from high school age to the
age of student's parents and
grandparents.
- This is a Personal Decision. Parents
and students should discuss Running
Start together, taking into
consideration the goals and personality
of the student. Once at SCC,
communication with the student becomes
the only way a parent can track their
success.
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