Interested in going to
Bunker Hill Community College
but not sure you’re ready?
Are you thinking about a career in
Health Care or IT?
Bridges to College will provide the necessary tools to
transition successfully into college-level study.
New Morning and Evening classes
beginning early January 2011!
Classes meet Mon., Tues., & Wed.
mornings from 9:00am - 1:00pm
or Mon., Tues., Wed., & Thurs
evenings from 6:00pm—9:00pm
During this 15-week program, you will
Prepare for college level math, reading,
and essay writing by learning test taking
skills, sentence structure, and more.
Improve your scores on the Accuplacer
college placement test, so you can start in
regular college-level courses.
Learn study skills and time management.
Come to an
Information and Testing Session
to see if Bridges to College is right for you!
Monday 11/8/10 at 10:30am
Wednesday 11/10/10 at 11:00am
Wednesday 11/10/10 at 5:30pm
Monday 11/15/10 at 10:30am
Wednesday 11/17/10 at 11:00am
Wednesday 11/17/10 at 5:30pm
Monday 11/22/10 at 10:30am
Wednesday 11/24/10 at 11:00am
And More to be Announced
Sessions last 3 hours
and start EXACTLY at the specified time.
Application Deadline is 12/10/2010
Information Sessions are held at JVS 29 Winter Street, 3rd Floor
between Downtown Crossing and Park Street MBTA stations.
For questions contact Tim Coughlin at (617) 399-3228
No need to sign up for info session, walk-ins welcome
Steps to Enroll in Bridges to College
Do I want to go to Bunker Hill
Community College in 2011?
If yes...
What if my scores are too low?
We will refer you to other programs to
help improve your English or math.
 You can apply to Bridges to College
again in the future.

Am I interested in a career in health
care or information technology (IT)?
Do I have time to attend Bridges to College
classes at JVS 3 mornings a week
(9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) or 4 evenings a week
(6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) for four months
(the same length as a college semester)?
If yes...
What if I do well on the English and
math tests?
 We will give you the Accuplacer
English and math tests (the same
test you will have to take for all
Massachusetts community colleges).
 You will also have an interview with
the Bridges to College staff.
 You will be asked to submit a letter
of recommendation.
Can I stay for the entire class every day
(no leaving early)?
If yes...
Do I have time to do weekly homework from 3
classes– English, math and study skills?

Then what happens?
If we’re sure you have the English and
math ability, enough time to study,
motivation & commitment to be ready
for college, you will start the Bridges
to College classes on January 3, 2011.
If yes...
Can I attend an information and testing
session at JVS sometime in the next few
weeks to see if Bridges to College is
a good fit for me? (See flyer for dates)
If yes...
Attend the Information Session
Get more information about
Bridges to College
 Ask questions
 Take an English and math test
 See if our program will meet your
needs

What happens when I finish the
Bridges to College program?
 Enroll at Bunker Hill Community
College, summer or fall, 2011.
 JVS will pay for your first class if you
are in a Health Care or IT course.
Is this the end of my relationship with
Bridges to College?
 No! Our academic coach will continue
to work with you while you are a college student.
For any additional questions, contact Tim Coughlin at
(617) 399-3228 or [email protected].