Early College
Early College Program
With the support of a grant from the State of Massachusetts, the Early College Program is a collaboration between local colleges and universities, and the Cambridge Public Schools. This exciting new partnership that aims to increase college access for CRLS students.
Lesley Early College Program
This Early College Program will provide students with the assistance needed to be successful in their coursework, utilizing the same academic support and coaching model developed for the undergraduate student body.These supports include
-A full program orientation
-Training on the learning management system used by the college
-Coaching on connecting to and with faculty, and assistance navigating college life
-Trained tutors will work with students to make sure that they are attending class and completing their assignments
-Workshops on navigating the college classroom, connecting to careers, and mental wellness will be used to enrich the student experience
-Representatives from across the university will offer assistance and support including advising, career resources, internships, and the center for academic achievement
-Professors will be in constant contact with support personnel to make sure that students do not fall behind in their courses
-Connection with school personnel will be used to leverage existing relationships and to make more meaningful connections to students and to families
Students who select an Early College class must complete the Early College Application Form by April 1, 2024 and attend an info session for approval. Not everyone who requests the class will be accepted.
Ben Franklin Cummings Tech Advance Standing Associates Program (ASAP)
CRLS is excited to announce an Early College Partnership with Ben Franklin Cummings Tech via their ASAP Program.
The Advance Standing Associates Program (ASAP) is for juniors and seniors who want to start earning an associate degree while they are still in high school.
Accepted ASAP students receive:
A year of college tuition, fees, and books at no cost to students.
Admission as sophomores to one of our associate or bachelor’s degree programs after graduating from high school. As a result, ASAP students can earn their college degree just one year after their high school diploma and complete their first year of college coursework for free.
Early College Qualifications and Requirements
Students will need to submit:
Early College Application Form (Lesley University)
or
Early College Application Form (Franklin Cummings Tech) - Coming later this spring
High school transcript
Proof of required vaccinations
Students must also:
Attend 80-90% of high school classes
Be interested in one of our associate degree or bachelor’s degree programs
Commitment to college transcript
Follow the expectations in the Early College Student Contract
| Course # | Designation | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZBF901 | BFCIT Advanced Manufacturing and Automation | 80.0 | Details | |
| ZBF902 | BFCIT Engineering Technology | 80.0 | Details | |
| ZBF903 | BFCIT Automotive Technology | 80.0 | Details | |
| ZBF904 | BFCIT Computer Information Technology | 80.0 | Details | |
| ZBF905 | BFCIT Construction Management | 80.0 | Details | |
| ZBF906 | BFCIT Health Information Technology | 80.0 | Details | |
| ZBF907 | BFCIT Mechatronics Engineering Technology | 80.0 | Details | |
| ZBF908 | BFCIT Opticianry | 80.0 | Details | |
| ZBF909 | BFCIT Renewable Energy Engineering Technology | 80.0 | Details | |
| ZL001 | Lesley Design Pathway | 10.0 | Details | |
| ZL002 | Lesley Health & Social Work Pathway | 10.0 | Details | |
| ZL004 | Lesley Education Pathway | 10.0 | Details | |
| ZLE01 | CWRIT 1101 English Comp | 10.0 | Details | |
| ZLH01 | CSWRK 1150 FYS Prison Stories | 10.0 | Details | |
| ZLH02 | CPSYC 1101 Intro to Psychology | 10.0 | Details |
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