The LEAD Institute

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    Program Overview

    About the LEAD Institute

    Montgomery County Community College is committed to providing access to higher education for all capable students. The LEAD Institute is an avenue for admission and a way to support talented underrepresented students who aspire to attend college.

    The LEAD Institute was started in 1990 to expand the pool of talented underrepresented students that attended college in Montgomery County. Also, to help introduce unrepresented students to careers where they were not traditionally well represented, as well as, careers that would be in high demand in the future: Technology, Health Related Professions, Communication, and Computer Science.

    Essentially, the program prepares students and their families for the rigors of a college education by focusing on study skills, leadership development and career exploration. Ultimately, allowing students to seamlessly go from high school to college and beyond.

    LEAD Institute – Summer Program

    Students enrolled in the LEAD Institute – Summer Program will have the opportunity to earn “free” college credits. The LEAD Institute provides scholarships to students to attend a comprehensive six-week summer program designed to introduce students to the community college experience. In addition, the program provides students with career exploration opportunities. Moreover, the LEAD Institute offers cultural enrichment activities by taking students on various field trips and college visits.

    All tuition, fees, books and field trips will be covered by the LEAD Institute.

    LEAD Institute – Admissions

    Computer Workshop

    To qualify for the LEAD Institute you must be a rising senior or a graduating senior who is planning to attend Montgomery County Community College.

    The process is simple, fill out a LEAD Institute application, which can be downloaded as a PDF file. Your school counselor can help you complete the application. Once you have completed the application, send it to the address at the bottom of this page. Students and their families should also obtain and complete a Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA). This will start the financial aid application process.

    To apply be sure to:

    • Apply to MCCC
    • Fill out LEAD Institute Application
    • Provide a copy of high school transcript, high school cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher
    • Interview with a member of the LEAD Project Team (Admissions Officer), for appointments contact Cheryl Patterson, 610-718-1997 or cpatter@mc3.edu
    • Complete a Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) (Completed and submitted by May 1, for High School Seniors only)
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    • Complete Placement Testing (Math, Reading, English)
      (Blue Bell Campus) 215-641-6646 (Pottstown Campus) 610-718-1906

    Please submit the following items to the Office of Admissions and Registration at MCCC to ensure that your file is accurately reviewed.

    • MCCC New Student Application
    • High School Transcript
    • LEAD Institute Application

    High school transcripts should be sent directly from the High School to:

    Montgomery County Community College
    Admissions and Registration Office
    340 DeKalb Pike
    Blue Bell, PA 19422

    The Lead Institute Course Work

    The LEAD Institute is designed for students who are interested in the following careers:

    • Engineering
    • Communication
    • Health Professions
    • Computer Science
    • Technology
    • Mathematics
    • Science

    LEAD Institute – Supplemental Activities

    The LEAD Institute is interested in exposing students to a well rounded education and enables students and their families to make intelligent career choices. To this end, the program offers students and their families various workshops, cultural enrichment activities and field trips.

    		 Science Workshop

    • Workshops
      • Computer
      • Leadership skills Development
      • Diversity
      • Career Seminars
      • College Seminar
    • Field Trips to area businesses and LEAD Institute partnerships sites
    • Speakers and Presenters
    • CSEMS Scholarship Opportunities

    Mail completed applications to

      Cheryl Patterson
      Admissions Officer
      Montgomery County Community College
      340 DeKalb Pike
      Blue Bell, PA 19422
      phone: 610.718.1997
      cpatter@mc3.edu

    For additional information on the LEAD Institute please contact
    Candy Basile at cbasile@mc3.edu or call 215-641-6450 at the Office of Equity and Diversity Initiatives.