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College Access Starts Before Enrollment

April 1, 2019 | By Dr. Patricia A. Rasmussen, Guest Columnist

Focused on college readiness before enrollment, Citrus College's K-12 partnerships combine dual enrollment, Early Decision, Promise support and outreach to help students earn credits, cut costs and move more smoothly into college.

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Early College, Earlier Degrees

March 26, 2019 | By Joanne Montgomery, Guest Columnist

By bringing Citrus College courses onto the Monrovia High School campus, Early College gives students four years to earn up to 45 transferable units while receiving support that can save families time and money after graduation.

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A Four-Year Head Start on College

February 6, 2019 | By Dr. Edward C. Ortell, Guest Columnist

What began as a two-year Early College program expanded into a four-year pathway, allowing Duarte High School students to start college courses as freshmen, earn up to 60 units and make significant progress toward a degree.

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Arts Students Gain an Early Advantage

July 6, 2018 | By Dr. Edward C. Ortell, Guest Columnist

Arts-focused students at CSArts-SGV gained a head start on college through a Citrus College partnership bringing dual-credit courses, faculty and student services directly to their high school campus each year.

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College Goals Start on Home Campuses

April 2, 2018 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

High school students across the region are getting a head start on college through Citrus College's Early College program, which combines dual enrollment, faculty-taught courses, student support and cost-saving opportunity.

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