Success Academy
What is the Success Academy?
Struggle with algebra? Fractions make your head hurt? BCTC Math Success Academy can help with that!
BCTC Success Academy is FREE and designed to help students improve their college readiness math placement and gain skills to increase academic success. Attendees can boost their math skills, win scholarships, and potentially “test out” of their developmental math courses!
Benefits of attending the BCTC Math Success Academy
- Receive individual and personalized math instruction to boost your math skills.
- Opportunity to skip or “test out” of developmental or corequisite math courses - saving you time AND money!
- Help from peer guides and other BCTC staff to support your success and connect you to college resources.
- Opportunity to receive SCHOLARSHIPS and other great prizes!
- Did I mention it's FREE?! Free to enroll, free lunch on in-person days, free resources, free BCTC swag!
What do previous BCTC Math Success Academy students have to say?
“It is a great environment that encourages you to be your best self in the most fun and educational way possible. It is a great experience for absolutely everyone that is looking to improve their math skills and overall academic experience.” (Summer 2025)
“The success Academy is like a refresher for your mind. Everyone has a positive approach - it helps so much.” (Winter 2024)
Who Can Attend BCTC Math Success Academy?
- New or Continuing BCTC Students
- Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent
- Enrolled in MAT 011 or MAT 061 for the upcoming semester
- Required to take a developmental mathematics course: MAT 011 or MAT 061.
Winter 2025 Math Success Academy Schedule
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | In-person at Newtown Campus. FREE lunch! |
| Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | In-person at Newtown Campus. FREE lunch! |
| Friday, December 19, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Online via Microsoft Teams |
| Monday, December 22, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Online via Microsoft Teams |
| Monday, December 29, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Online via Microsoft Teams |
| Monday, January 5, 2026 | 12:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | In-person at Newtown Campus. FREE lunch! |
| Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | In-person at Newtown Campus. FREE lunch! |
Interested in attending? Apply by Sunday, December 14.
Apply for 2025 Winter Success Academy
Note: Seats are limited. Applying does NOT guarantee acceptance. Students will be contacted about acceptance no later than one week prior to the start of an academy.
If you have any questions, please contact BCTC Student Success and Retention: BCTC-CollegeSuccess@kctcs.edu
We hope you will join us!
