BOSTON, MA (MAY 2, 2022) -- Digital Ready and Outlier.org have announced a partnership to offer three for-credit college mathematics courses available for free to high school students in Boston Public Schools beginning in the Fall of 2022. 

 Through this partnership, Boston high school students can take Outlier.org's College Algebra, Precalculus, and Calculus I courses at no cost to them, and earn up to 9 college credits from the University of Pittsburgh, helping to make college more accessible and affordable.

 

Preparing students for the future of work

Starting in the Fall of 2022, any Boston high school student in grades 10, 11 or 12 may sign-up for free to take any of the three early college math classes offered by Digital Ready and Outlier.

 
 

Students that have a strong foundation in math are better prepared for the rigor and demands of STEM careers like computer science, engineering, architecture, biotechnology, data science, and many more.

By offering these three early college courses, students can enter college with 9 no cost college credits — this is a must for any student that sees themselves as a future innovator. They’ll be prepared for just about any job in the future.

 
 

Three early college math classes will be available starting this Fall. Students will take a math diagnostic after they apply to determine which class they should take first. The classes are free to any Boston Public School student in grades 10, 11, and 12. In addition to the courses, students will receive support such as weekly MathLabs, small group tutoring, college and career mentors, as well as access to college and industry tours, career chats and networking and social events.

The application period will be open from May 2 through September 15 to allow students and their families ample time to enroll in the class before the start of the Fall semester. There is no cost to students and their families, but students will need access to a laptop and WiFi at their home. Students who do not have a laptop or WiFi at home should indicate this on their application. Digital Ready’s mission is to ensure that students can reach their full potential without barriers.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Any Boston public high school student in grades 10, 11, or 12 can apply. In year 1, the partnership will prioritize students that are vastly underrepresented in Boston’s innovation economy, including women, Black, and Latino students, as well as students that attend a Boston high school that ranks in the lowest 10% of schools in the state.

  • Applications are open from May 2 through September 15 at 5:00p. Please use the link here on our website to apply directly through Digital Ready. Classes will begin the week of September 19.

  • Every student will be assigned to a small cohort based on their high school schedule. Students are expected to attend class at least twice a week and also attend virtual office hours twice a week.

  • Yes! Participating students will have the opportunity to attend interactive Math Labs, hear from STEM professionals from across the city of Boston, attend special events including industry and college tours, networking and monthly social events.

  • Student who pass the course with C or better will be awarded 3 college credits from the University of Pittsburg. You can read more about transferring your credits here - https://www.outlier.org/pages/transfer-credit. If you take all three classes, you would earn 9 college credits.

  • Read more about the difference between early college courses and AP courses here - https://www.outlier.org/products/high-school.

  • Great question! Once you apply, we will have you take an online diagnostic test that will place you in the best class for you based on your skill level.