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Articulation Agreements

Upper Cape Tech has articulated agreements with Cape Cod Community College (4Cs), Bristol Community College (BCC), and New England Institute of Technology (NEIT).

Colleges work with high school instructors to determine that a course or sequence of courses at the high school level is equal to the material included in a particular course at the institution of higher learning. Students who maintain a B or better in the high school course or courses will be eligible for the college credit upon enrollment at that college.

The following chart outlines the UCT programs that are currently involved in articulations. This list grows all the time, and the chart is adjusted to reflect newly articulated programs.

UCT Technical Area

College offering articulated courses
Auto Body NEIT
Automotive Technology NEIT
Carpentry 4Cs
Culinary Arts 4Cs, BCC
Environmental Technology 4Cs
Health Careers 4Cs, NEIT, BCC
Information Technology 4Cs
Marine Services NEIT
   

UCT also articulates the college prep Business Management course with Cape Cod Community College and New England Institute of Technology.

CVTE Linkage - Tech Prep

Upper Cape Tech is one of a number of area high schools that is a member of the Cape Cod Community College Consortium. CCCC has entered into a number of articulation agreements with UCT to grant credit for students who have completed specific courses at UCT and achieved a B- or better.  CVTE Linkage also offers College Placement Testing (CPT), campus visits, customized MCAS remediation, guest speakers, forums and other special events.  This fact sheet will tell you more about Massachusetts’ Secondary Postsecondary CVTE Linkage.
For more information about UCTs participation, please contact Jennifer McGuire, Guidance & Admissions Counselor, by e-mail or at extension 247

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COLLGE VISITS

College admissions representatives visit Upper Cape Tech throughout the school year to speak with interested juniors and seniors. This is a great opportunity to learn more about a particular college and to meet someone who will often be involved in reading your application if you decide to apply.

Visits usually last about one-half hour. You must sign up in Student Services in advance to attend a college representative visit. This list will be updated regularly, so check back often!

College Name Date of Visit Period
University of Massachusetts Amherst Tuesday, October 20 2
New England College Tuesday, October 20 3
International Yacht Restoration School Tuesday, October 20 4
Merrimack College Tuesday, October 20 6
Curry College Wednesday, October 21 1
Nova Southeastern University Wednesday, October 21 3
Florida Institute of Technology Wednesday, October 21 4
Regis College Friday, October 30 5
Fisher College Friday, October 30 7
Becker College Monday, November 2 8
Southern New Hampshire University Tuesday, November 3 6
Nichols College Wednesday, November 4 2
Fitchburg State College Wednesday, November 4 4
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Thursday, November 19 2
Bay State College Thursday, November 19 5
     
     
 
 

 

 

Helpful Websites

The following links are provided for students and their parents to get started on their college and career planning. Guidance Counselors are available to meet with students to discuss plans in more detail.

College Board

The College Board website is your one stop site for SAT and PSAT information (including dates and deadlines), as well as a great resource for searching for the right two- or four-year colleges.

Massachusetts Career Information System
The Massachusetts Career Information System is provided by the Massachusetts Division of Career Services. This site is designed to give occupational and educational information to help students make good choices about both schools and careers. It includes an occupation sort, which lets students find careers that fit their interests. When logging in, be sure to include the zip code and town in which you live.

Career Voyages

Career Voyages alllows students to investigate specific careers and industries. It includes labor trends and wage information, nationally and here in Massachusetts. Additionally, the site provides links to colleges and technical schools offering programs and degrees in specific fields.

 

Strategies for College Testing

Strategies for College Testing is a Q&A site that will answer basic questions about PSATs, SATs, etc. Look here first, and then double check with your guidance counselor.

New England Board of Higher Education

New England Board of Higher Education offers the Regional Student Program (http://www.nebhe.org/tuition_assistance.html) (RSP), which provides New England residents with major tuition savings at out-of-state public colleges and universities within New England.

The Common Application

The Common Application is one application that is accepted by over 250 colleges. Using the Common App, students can complete their application once, and copy it and send it to many colleges. Students can also apply online using the Common App.
www.meritaid.com

MeritAid.com is a comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and academic scholarships from colleges across the country.

Web U.S. Higher Education

Dedicated to four-year and two-year colleges, this site allows students to get a list of U.S. colleges and universities either in alphabetical order or by state. The list provides direct links to each college or university website.

 

 

 

 
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Last updated: October 11, 2009