TESC Enrollment requirements

[Soaring Eagle]

In the thread "I have to write a letter..." LaceyLady wrote:

Because I was 16 at the time, I had to confirm that I had graduated high school, but since you are over 18, that should not be an issue.

Since I want to use dual enrollment, I'm interested to know how one would do that. Although I'm also 16, I've got 108 credits that fit into a BSBA in General Management, and now only need to take 4 TECEPs. So they do not have to worry about me not graduating...

Do I have to show that I graduated from HS? Do I only have to confirm that I graduated from HS, or do I have to send a certificate, etc.? Because I certainly have a higher than HS level (as my credits show), but I have not graduated from an official school.

Thank you for all the information I could get from this site before I wrote this first message!

[ryoder]

That is quite an accomplishment. I have no idea and would recommend that you call them today to find out. Do you mind telling us more about how you earned these credits so I can share your story with others who have kids in high school?

[perriquit]

99.9% of colleges won't ask for high school diploma if you have 24 college credits. However since you are 16 they might ask for high school diploma.

They might waive the requirement of High School diploma however if they don't, the state of New York has a provision for cases like yours: if the lack of HS diploma is the impediment for you to get a college degree, they will grant a GED based on your college credit.

Please check this link:
Registration and Records G.E.D. General Equivalency Diploma

I hope this helps!

[cooperalex2004]

You could try calling the admissions office and ask your question. They are open until 6pm eastern and can be reached at 1-888-442-8372. I called them earlier today for my own reasons other than age since I meet that requirement and they were very nice, just press one and if they ask for a student ID number say you are working on an application for admission. I've read they require a HS diploma but I'm assuming that is more important for adult students who dropped out and have been away a while and may need to catch back up.

[cookderosa]

In the thread "I have to write a letter..." LaceyLady wrote:



Since I want to use dual enrollment, I'm interested to know how one would do that. Although I'm also 16, I've got 108 credits that fit into a BSBA in General Management, and now only need to take 4 TECEPs. So they do not have to worry about me not graduating...

Do I have to show that I graduated from HS? Do I only have to confirm that I graduated from HS, or do I have to send a certificate, etc.? Because I certainly have a higher than HS level (as my credits show), but I have not graduated from an official school.

Thank you for all the information I could get from this site before I wrote this first message!

It doesn't matter if you call it dual enrollment or not, you'll still be allowed to enroll. You simply have to write a brief letter asking for an age waiver. What your highschool (or homeschool whichever the case may be) does with the credits is irrelevant to TESC. Hope that helps. Congrats btw, you're very close!
For a sample letter, search the member Farmerboy, I think he posted his letter publicly.

[Snickerdoodle]

If you have taken the GED or any other high school exit exam, that will work. Even if you haven't, TESC is not very obsessive about it. Don't sweat it. Just ask for an age req. waiver and you'll be good.

[Soaring Eagle]

Thank you!

@ ryoder: I'll be posting my story when I'm done, suffice to say now that I did a CLEP at 15 years of age, then four more, then six more, then... It is entirely possible for sixteen-year-olds to get a college-degree. It only takes motivation and thinking outside of the box.
Just try it out. Take a CLEP in a subject that interests you. It does not matter whether you pass or fail. If you fail, no big deal. If you pass, hey! Three credits! Then continue with some more difficult subjects. Plan ahead!

Thanks again to the people who took the time to respond.

[ryoder]

I love your attitude. I am not asking for myself because I am a recovering clep aholic. I want to convince parents that their kids can graduate college before high school. People usually don't believe me or think their kid can't learn independently. Congrats again.

Thank you!

@ ryoder: I'll be posting my story when I'm done, suffice to say now that I did a CLEP at 15 years of age, then four more, then six more, then... It is entirely possible for sixteen-year-olds to get a college-degree. It only takes motivation and thinking outside of the box.
Just try it out. Take a CLEP in a subject that interests you. It does not matter whether you pass or fail. If you fail, no big deal. If you pass, hey! Three credits! Then continue with some more difficult subjects. Plan ahead!

Thanks again to the people who took the time to respond.

[LaceyLady]

Hello, I haven't been on the forum for a while and I missed this thread until now. The OP probably doesn't need any more help at this point, but I will answer the question anyway just in case there are others in a similar situation with similar questions.

I simply confirmed that I had graduated and that the graduation is recognized by my state. TESC did not require any documentation. Since I was homeschooled I did not have an official diploma, certificate, or transcripts, and that was not an issue. As I stated in the quoted thread, I sent a letter requesting a waiver of the age requirement, confirmed that I had graduated, applied and was accepted.

By the way, Soaring Eagle, that is a great accomplishment! 108 credits at 16! Congratulations! I don't even have 108 credits now and I am... 19.