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College Now
Students at New York City public high schools may acquaint themselves with undergraduate life by participating in Hunter College Now. Activities range from workshops for sharpening writing or mathematics skills to college-level courses across the arts and sciences. Each summer, Hunter College Now focuses on the sciences and mathematics by hosting high-performing students at the Summer Institute for accelerated coursework that is complemented by tutoring, college guidance and co-curricular activities. Admission to college-level courses offered through College Now is competitive. To qualify for college-level coursework, including the Summer Institute, a student must demonstrate mastery of basic mathematics and/or verbal skills, depending on the discipline, as measured by the SAT, PSAT and English language arts and mathematics Regents exams. College Now offerings, including credit-bearing courses, are provided at no cost.
College Credit Exams
There are a variety of exams available for high school students to gain college credit before they enroll. Currently, Hunter College accepts the Advanced Placement (AP) exam, the International Baccalaureate (IB) exam, GCE (The General Certificate of Education Advanced Level generally termed the GCE Advanced Level or more commonly the A-level). Hunter students may be granted as much as a year of degree credit (normally 30 credits) for Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, GCE, College -Level Examination Program (CLEP),Regent College Examinations (RCE), and College-Level coursework. College-Level Coursework Students who completed college-level coursework offered by an accredited senior or community college while in high school will receive credit for courses in which grades of C or better are earned. Official College transcripts must be submitted to the Office of Admissions at Hunter for credits to be awarded. Students must make sure they don’t sign up for the same classes once they matriculate here.
Advanced Placement
Hunter accepts AP credits for scores of 4 or 5 on the AP exams. If students have taken Advanced Placement (AP) examinations sponsored by the Educational Testing Services (ETS), they must ask ETS to forward their official scores to Hunter. Hunter College code is #2301. If they have also taken an AP exam but have not received their scores they can call 1.888.308.0013. Students need to score at least a 4 on the AP exam to earn credit and/or exemptions from requirements (some exams may require a 5).
International Baccalaureate Credit
Students who have received an International Baccalaureate diploma may receive credit for higher level IB exams with scores of 5, 6, or 7. An official transcript and IB Diploma are required for the credit process. Credit will be granted for IB Higher Level Exams when the IB Diploma is submitted.
GCE
The GCE traditionally comprised two levels: the Ordinary Level (O Level) and the Advanced Level (A Level). Hunter College awards 3-4 credit for A-Level subject results of A-E.
CLEP
Hunter College participates in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), under which registered Hunter matriculated students can receive college credit by taking CLEP Subject Examinations. Only the subject Examinations listed in our CLEP Examinations handbook are honored. Please see the handbook for the Hunter’s minimum qualifying score for each exam.
Hunter College does NOT accept CLEP GENERAL EXAMINATIONS. No student can earn more than 30 credits for CLEP plus AP, IB credit. |
