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College Credit Plus

General Information

College Credit Plus (CCP) is taking college classes while in high school that counts toward both college and high school credits. Certain college classes can be used to satisfy high school graduation requirements.

  • An information folder can be picked up in the Student Services Office
  • In the CCP Information folder you will find:
    • General Information
    • Paper Checklist
    • CCP Classes offered at GHS
    • Textbook Procedures
    • Biggest CCP Pitfalls
  • AP vs. CCP class comparisons

APPLYING FOR CCP for 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

  • Complete these steps IN ORDER.
  • Use your PERSONAL email with colleges NOT your Green email (You might want to start a new email just for college applications and other important things).
  • The student MUST be a part of each of these steps.
  • EVEN IF COLLEGE CLASSES APPEAR ON YOUR GHS SCHEDULE, YOU STILL MUST FOLLOW THESE STEPS and GET ACCEPTED TO THE COLLEGE(S).

CHECKLIST (with Links) TO APPLY FOR CCP:

  1. INFORMATION: Must complete mandatory CCP counseling through either a CCP meeting or watch the video*
    • *If you watch the video, please pick up an information packet in Student Services 
    • *Due to technical difficulties, the video is a recording from last school year. The info is the same, however, please refer to the "CCP Pitfalls" and "Do I need the ACT?" handouts in your folder. 
  2.  INTENT TO PARTICIPATE: Complete the Intent to Participate by APRIL 1 at 11:59pm (Students must be logged into their Green account)
  3.  ACT: Register and prepare for the December, February or April ACT  or SAT (Juniors will take the ACT at GHS in February). 
    • "Do I need the ACT for CCP?"--Click here
    • When you register, request the scores be sent directly to the college(s) you are applying to (up to 4 for free). We recommend Akron, Kent Main, and Stark State
    • Use the GHS school code 365-140 when registering
    • To prepare for the ACT or SAT, click here
  4. APPLY online to the correct college(s) as a CCP student at least 2 weeks prior to the deadline, however, it is BEST TO APPLY BY APRIL 1st
  5. SPECIAL DOCUMENTS:  Submit the following for the colleges you are applying to per the instructions on the forms. Use the links below.
    • STARK STATE: Permission Slip & Student Questionnaire--done online through a link that comes in the first email after applying
    • KENT: Permission Form (2 pages)
    • AKRON: Signature Page & Permission Slip (see Mrs. Buck in Student Services for counselor signature)
  6. TRANSCRIPT: Request your transcript AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIED   
  7. FOLLOW ANY ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH COLLEGE: Check their websites from step 5 above and your email

IMPORTANT REMINDERS AFTER YOU APPLY:

  • RECORD: Write down ALL usernames and passwords for each college

  • EMAILS: THOROUGHLY READ ALL EMAILS (personal & University). Follow directions for placement testing, required orientations, and scheduling information. Check your Spam and Promotions folders.
  • ACCEPTANCE: If you do NOT get an acceptance letter or email within 2-3 weeks of applying, contact the college representative. You MUST be accepted to the college in order to take a CCP class.