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Wildcat Collegiate Academy to offer up to 45 transferable college credits before graduation, presenter says
Summary
The Wildcat Collegiate Academy (WCA) is a four‑year, in‑school dual‑credit pathway that can deliver up to 45 transferable college credit hours by high school graduation, with an optional 15 additional hours toward an associate degree; costs are $50 per credit hour for non‑FAST families and $0 for FAST‑eligible families, the presenter said.
The presenter outlined the Wildcat Collegiate Academy, a four‑year dual‑credit pathway embedded at the high school that allows students to earn up to 45 college credit hours before graduation and an optional 15 additional hours through Tarrant County College toward an associate degree. “This is an opportunity for our students to earn real college credit up to 45 hours before high school graduation,” the presenter said.
The presenter said the 45‑hour “core complete” meets the Texas state required college core and transfers to any Texas public university. Completing the pathway also provides automatic admission to Tarleton State University for students who choose that route. The presenter added that TSI testing is not required for these courses.
Families who qualify as FAST eligible — defined in the presentation as students who…
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