ACE

Attention high school students! Are you ready to fast-track your journey towards a college degree while still in high school? If so, our concurrent enrollment program is your ticket to academic success and a seamless transition to higher education.

Accelerated College Education (ACE) is a concurrent enrollment program in which high school students take SUNY CCC courses at their high school, earning college credit through SUNY CCC, while completing their usual high school requirements. SUNY Corning Community College is the region's first choice for high school students to become involved with concurrent enrollment programs and post-secondary experiences.

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The ACE Advantage

1. Accelerated College Education (ACE) Credits: Imagine earning college credits while you're still in high school. With our ACE courses, taught by qualified high school instructors in collaboration with SUNY CCC, you can do just that. These college courses can be the stepping stones to your future success. ACE classes are taught by high school instructors who have received adjunct faculty certification by SUNY CCC.

2. Streamlined Path to College: You can complete your associate degree at SUNY CCC without missing a beat. See the full list of programs available (after high school graduation) at SUNY CCC.

3. Jump-Start Your Bachelor's Degree: Completing your associate degree is just the beginning. You'll be on the fast track to taking advantage of the SUNY seamless transfer program with four-year schools, where you can continue your academic journey and earn your bachelor's degree. Plus, our transfer pathways and articulation agreements to non-SUNY schools and advanced degree programs make the process smooth sailing!

4. Personalized Support Every Step of the Way: We're not just here to hand you a syllabus and wish you luck. Our dedicated team of advisors and support staff are with you every step of the way, providing guidance, encouragement, and resources to help ensure your success.

5. Save Time and Money: By earning college credits in high school, you're not just accelerating your education, you're saving time and money. It's a win-win situation for you and your future!

Plus!

Explore new academic disciplines
Build academic confidence
Take challenging in-depth college courses
Experience the rigorous standards, high-quality faculty, and academic advantages of a NACEP accredited institution
Join Phi Theta Kappa, an academic honor society that offers $36 million in scholarships
Enhance your college admission profile
Alleviate the high stakes testing associated with AP and IB courses

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to kickstart your college journey and open doors to endless possibilities. Join our ACE today and chart a course towards a brighter tomorrow!

Ready to take the first step? Contact us now to learn more and enroll in our program. Your future awaits!

Email ace@corning-cc.edu OR Call (607) 962-9533

HISTORY OF SUNY CCC’S CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT PROGRAM

Originally called the College Level Education Program (CLEP), ACE began in 1972 as a collaboration between Elmira City School District and SUNY Corning Community College (SUNY CCC), offering one calculus course at the two Elmira high schools. By 1987, ACE, now expanded to six high schools, had 185 students. The program evolved into a partnership among these schools, BOCES, and SUNY CCC, and today ACE spans 30+ schools in Southern Tier NY and Northern Tier PA, offering college courses to more than 2,000 students.

For more information, please email us at ace@corning-cc.edu or call (607)-962-9533.