What does Global College Pipeline do for students?

GCP participants receive:

• Academic preparation for the ACT and other proficiency exams
• Between 16 and 18 college credits that can be applied toward an undergraduate degree
• Experience studying and working in a foreign country
• Exposure to campus life through summer residential programs
• Assistance with choosing a college, study major, and career path
• Guaranteed acceptance at a partner college/university

Is this program open to every student?

GCP is a wonderful, exclusive opportunity. Student selection criteria include attendance and disciplinary records, GPA, proficiency test scores, personal interviews, and character references from academic personnel.

Once selected, how does a student remain eligible?

GCP participants will be expected to:

• Maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA
• Maintain an attendance record of 90% or higher for both in-school and out-of-school components (students may not miss more than five days per semester)
• Enroll in a foreign language course for at least three academic years
• Participate fully in the Global Perspectives course
• Maintain a clean disciplinary record in school and in the community
• Participate in all summer college–based components