Is Running Start at Clover Park Technical College right for Me?
Running Start is a statewide community / technical college program that was developed for academically qualified High School Juniors and Seniors who wish to enroll in courses that fulfill high school graduation requirements. If you have chosen a career direction and can benefit from college instruction, Running Start at Clover Park Technical College may be right for you.
Please note that Running Start students are held to the same expectations as all other college students. Attendance, participation, behaviors and quality of work are to meet college standards.
Am I Eligible for Running Start?
If you meet the following criteria you may be eligible for Running Start.
Be between the age of 16 and 21
Be identified as a Junior or Senior
Meet minimum COMPASS testing scores
Be identified as eligible by your school
OK....I want to do Running Start, What Next?
To get started
Speak with your High School Counselor to see if Running Start is an option for you. If it is, download the Running Start Graduation Plan form for your school counselor to complete
Take the COMPASS Assessment
Check times and pay for the assessment
The assessment will take approximately 2 hours and you will need to take all portions of the assessment
