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About MATH Start
MATH Start is an intensive and low cost program for students who need to increase their Math proficiency levels before starting credit courses. The program provides 8-18-weeks of rigorous preparation in academic math and college success advisement, giving students the opportunity to reduce or eliminate their developmental skills requirements in one semester.
Program Benefits
- Improve your math skills and be better prepared for college-level work
- Up to two opportunities to fulfill your developmental needs
- Low cost: $35 per semester, including books, materials, tutoring and advisement
- Save financial aid and spend less time in developmental courses
Eligibility
To be eligible for MATH Start, you must:
- Complete all
CUNY Admissions requirements, be accepted to LaGuardia and be eligible to register for classes
- Have developmental needs in Math based on the CUNY proficiency index score
- Attend a CUNY Start
information session and interview with a staff member
- Submit a copy of your high school, high school equivalency or foreign high school diploma (must be evaluated by CUNY).
- Be able to commit to an intensive academic schedule
Building on high school and high school equivalency-level math skills, Pre-College Math focuses on more complex topics in algebra. Understanding is maximized through in-depth study of core math concepts in an interactive, supportive learning environment.
Develop your academic identity and learn about college structures and campus resources. College advisement will help you align your career goals with educational requirements and prepare you for academic achievement and graduation.