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Important Considerations

  • Maturity is Essential. In addition to academic readiness students must have the personal discipline and responsibility to handle independence and the fast pace of college classes.
  • Students Pay for Books & Lab Fees. Books can range from $40 to $110 each; lab fees run from$2.50 to $40 per class.
  • Transportation is the Student's Responsibility. A dependable means of transportation is necessary; travel time and parking time should be considered when scheduling classes.
  • College Credit Does Not Transfer to All Schools. BCC college credit transfers to virtually all public institutions and most private colleges in the State of Washington; outside of the State of Washington transfer credit is awarded on a college-by-college basis.
  • Socialization Can Be an Issue. The college is an adult environment in which there is great age diversity; students range in age from high school age to the age of student's parents and grandparents.
  • This is a Personal Decision. Parents and students should discuss Running Start together, taking into consideration the goals and personality of the student. Once at BCC, communcation with the student becomes the only way a parent can track their success.

 

Student Profile

 

Ipreet Virk

 

James Le is the Vice President of the Running Start Club and a very active member of the BCC student community.

He is a senior at Lake Washington High school and is one of their football players this year. James Le is one busy guy. He has published articles on behalf of his experiences in Running Start in the Bellevue Community College Newspaper, the Jibsheet. He has helped coordinate events to bring Running Start students together and contribute to the overall success of the Running Start Club. James recently worked with Habitat for Humanity so that the club would have a chance to give back to the community and fulfill some of those volunteer hours that so many students need for their high school graduation.