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Once the)[ ](at www.scf.edu/apply. Once the)[www.scf.edu/apply](at www.scf.edu/apply. Once the)[. Once the](at www.scf.edu/apply. Once the) application is processed, the student will receive a “Welcome” email with credentials on how to get SCF G\\# .  \n• Qualifying Test Scores: Testing is [available through](available through www.scf.edu/testing. Students may qualify with)[ ](available through www.scf.edu/testing. Students may qualify with)[www.scf.edu/testing](available through www.scf.edu/testing. Students may qualify with)[. Students may qualify with](available through www.scf.edu/testing. Students may qualify with) SAT, ACT or PERT scores.  \n• Early College Contract: Students must gain approval from their high school counselor/official for the type of dual enrollment and intended career path (General, Business or STEM focus) . This approval must be verified by the student, parent/guardian, and high school counselor/official. A new contract is only needed if the intended typeof dual enrollment or career path changes for a future semester. The contract can be found on the Early College website ([www.scf.edu/earlycollege](www.scf.edu/earlycollege)) .  \n• Online Orientation: Link to complete the online orientation will be in the initial “Welcome” email. ADE students will have an additional advising appointment.  \n• Homeschool Students: Must submit Sarasota or Manatee County School Approval for Homeschool Education County letter each year.  \n• Course Registration: Once an application, test scores and contract are in place, the student may register for SCF classes by the published deadline.  \nQualifying Test Scores  \n• ACT/SAT/PERT scores can be used to qualify for Early College Programs. Test scores are valid for two consecutive years beginning from the date the test was administered. PERT testing may be taken only once per semester and twice per calendar year.  \n• ACT/SAT scores must be sent to State College of Florida, Office of the Registrar by College Board or ACT. Students must request scores online. SAT code: 5427 ACT code: 0741  \n• PERT scores can be submitted to [registrar@scf.edu](registrar@scf.edu) by the high school counselor/official, or a student may register online by visiting [www.scf.edu/testing](www.scf.edu/testing. Students must)[. Students must](www.scf.edu/testing. 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Any part of term is available for Summer.  \n• Students are responsible for their own registration each semester via MYSCF.  \n• An approved Early College contract must be on file with SCF.  \n• Students should be familiar with the SCF academic calendar.  \n• Students must","cbCaiaIJLqF5viBT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaIJLqF5viBT","pdf",277480,"English","# Program Types\n## Dual Enrollment (Part-time)\n## Early Admissions (Full-time)\n## Accelerated Dual Enrollment (Full-time)\n# Requirements of Early College Programs\n## Application and Welcome Email\n## Qualifying Test Scores\n## Early College Contract\n## Online Orientation\n## Homeschool Students\n## Course Registration\n# Assessment Benchmarks\n## PERT/SAT/ACT Table\n## AP/CLEP/IB/AICE Scores\n# Registration and Academic Expectations\n## Registration Rules\n## Academic Expectations\n## Contact Information","[{\"question\":\"What GPA and test scores are required for Early College Programs?\",\"answer\":\"A 3.0 unweighted GPA is required for Dual Enrollment (part-time) and Early Admissions (full-time), along with college-level test scores in Math and/or Reading and English. 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