Q. WHAT DOES THE SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM OFFER?
A. The Summer Bridge Program is an academic review and academic support program that includes the following activities: 

Students will experience community college-life, including:

Students will work hard and play hard as they prepare for the school year.

Q. IN WHAT WAY CAN THE SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM BENEFIT ME?
A. Students meet faculty and staff who are committed to assisting them in the transition from high school through college. The program offers intensive English, reading, and math instruction to prepare for re-taking the college placement test. In addition to the academic portion, students will receive study strategies, life skills and academic support component that includes learning:

• Time-management
• Study skills and
• Test-taking techniques
• Goal setting
• College resources

Students completing the program will be eligible for the Student Achievement and Success Program (SASP) and may qualify for up to $1,000 scholarship for the upcoming school year. To be eligible, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) enroll in 9 credits and take ACA 100 during the fall term. The students share learning experiences with students in the program from other high schools, especially benefiting students who may have little opportunity to socialize with peers from across the county.

Q. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM?
A. Students need to be a recent high school graduate/GED and have completed the college's placement testing.  Students must commit to the entire four-week program, be on time and attend daily.
Note: Students must attend, and parents are encouraged to accompany the student to a mandatory orientation session.

Q. IS THERE A COST TO THE STUDENT TO JOIN THE SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM?
A. The program is free. Lunch is provided and all supplies and expenses for campus and cultural trips are included.

Q. WHAT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR APPLYING TO THE SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM?
A. Students must:

• Complete the Summer Bridge Preregistration and Application and Intent to Commit forms.
• Complete the Anne Arundel Community College application.
• Submit ACT/SAT or college placement scores,
• Submit a one page, double-spaced essay
• Submit a recommendation letter from a guidance counselor, teacher or representative from a community group or organization.  This letter should not be from someone in your family.
• Attend a selection interview.
• Attend a Parent/Student Orientation.

Note: Interested students must preregister.  Preregistration forms are available at the high school registration days, from high school guidance counselors, or can be downloaded from the college SASP Web site, for more information, review the Web site, call 410-777-2530 or e-mail to SASP@aacc.edu.

Q. CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ON THE SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM FROM MY SCHOOL/COUNSELOR?
A. Yes, Counselors have information.
Note: Students may get complete enrollment and participation requirements and preregister during their high school Personal Registration Days, conducted by AACC admission and academic advisors. Students also may preregister at the college at the following offices on the Arnold campus - Admissions, Academic Advising, Student Achievement and Success Program; or, at the Academic Advising offices at Arundel Mills, Glen Burnie Town Center and Fort Meade Army Education Center.

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