CLIP is:
- a very intensive program: you are in class 25 hours a week with the same teacher for the whole semester
- preparation for college writing, reading, speaking and study skills
- writing intensive; you go to the computer lab every day for an hour to work on essays and do research
- interesting reading of novels, newspapers, biographies, non-fiction
- practice for speaking in public; you will give many presentations to your class
- a safe place where you can talk to our CLIP counselor about personal and academic problems any time
- a place to learn about being a successful student and to explore different programs such as ASAP that are available to BMCC students when you leave CLIP
CLIP helps you to save your financial aid:
- CLIP costs very little: NY residents pay only $180 for the fall or spring semester and $75 for the summer semester
Why do I need to take CLIP when I can take regular ESL courses?
Here are some differences between regular ESL courses and CLIP:
- CLIP meets for 25 hours a week; remedial courses meet for 12 hours a week
- CLIP costs $180 a semester: remedial courses cost $2,250 and use up your financial aid
- CLIP students write their essays in class and in the computer lab
- CLIP students get individual attention from their teachers and tutors to help with writing in class; regular ESL students go to the writing center for tutoring