What Have Our Students Achieved?

• In 2005, 86% of the Adult Learning Center students taking the full battery of tests earned their GED certificates. The Massachusetts statewide passing rate in 2005 was 73%.
    
• Of the eligible students attending the Adult Learning Center in 2005, 40% matriculated at MCC. In past years, this percentage has been as high as 50%.  
   
• As of 2006, 8 ALC graduates have been inducted into the MCC chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society that recognizes and encourages scholarship among two-year college students.
   
• One Phi Theta Kappa inductee was awarded a full scholarship to Regis College. She not only graduated from Regis with honors in May 2003, but also was named co-valedictorian.
   
• An Adult Learning Center student received her GED, successfully completed the Office Specialist Career Development Program at MCC, and was immediately hired as a full-time office specialist.
   
• Several Adult Learning Center students have moved into managerial positions in their workplaces.
   
• A literacy level student who has learning disabilities is now able to choose a greeting card by reading the printed message. 

Here is what some students have said about our program:

"I feel the ALC really helped me to start taking college courses."

"I am looking forward to continuing my education with this class."

"Since attending the Adult Learning Center, I feel I have rejuvenated my mind.  The classes have taught me so much.  I can't get enough."

"The instructors don't just help us prepare for taking the G.E.D., they encourage us to set goals and continue with our education.  It is the first time I have ever been told by a teacher that I am smart enough to achieve my goals."

"I have just completed a semester at the Adult Learning Center, took the GED tests and CPT and have passed all with flying colors.  (Attending the Adult Learning Center) has been a life altering experience...that made me believe I really could be a college student.  I went into the program hoping to get some training to be able to pass my GED, and I came out with an incredible amount of self-worth and pride.  I am enrolling in the MCC Paralegal Studies Program."