Through these agreements, eleventh and twelfth grade students may attend classes at the College and, upon matriculating at Mount Ida, receive academic credit or a waiver of requirements in one of the programs listed above as well as the potential for academic credit at the high school. The Longfellow Pre-School, Mount Ida's internationally known laboratory school, offers Newton students an opportunity to perfect their pedagogical skills and an inducement to master the theoretical component of the college curriculum. Students in a two-year vocational program in electrical and child study are accepted to a college major in their field with advanced standing. They are also invited to attend evening courses at the College while still in high school. Currently six students are enrolled in program.
Evaluation occurs annually.
The articulation process included many meetings between high school and college staff to match curricula. Mount Ida has provided tuition-free admission for students who demonstrate need. Initially with state and federal funds. Plus Two Associate Degree Program, Consortia of Schools and Colleges.