Signature Programs
Goretti offers many college opportunities that truly make our curriculum college preparatory.
College Courses
The ESSENCE Program- Hagerstown Community College
The ESSENCE Program is designed to give high academic achievers the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school. Hagerstown Community College (HCC) offers ESSENCE classes at discounted tuition rates for high school students. Qualified students who meet HCC's entry requirements have two options for ESSENCE enrollment: juniors and seniors may enroll in ESSENCE classes taught at Goretti by Goretti faculty; seniors may take ESSENCE classes at the HCC campus.
Mount St. Mary's University Classes On Campus
Goretti is the first high school in Washington County to collaborate with MSMU by offering students the opportunity to enroll in collegiate courses. This initiative was made possible by the Center for Catholic School Excellence at MSMU. A select number of qualified juniors and seniors participate in a class either remotely or at the Mount’s Frederick campus that is taught by the university’s professors. Students who complete and pass the courses receive both university and high school credits.
College Guaranteed Admissions and Scholarship Programs
“We are excited to begin this partnership with St. Maria Goretti. This program allows the Mount to offer opportunities to provide a values-based education to high school students looking to make a difference.” -Timothy Trainor, Ph.D., Mount St. Mary's University President
Mount St. Mary's University
Students who meet defined requirements are guaranteed admission to Mount St. Mary's University. Students who meet the criteria will receive, at minimum, a $22,000 four-year award, with a total value of $88,000.
Marymount University
Students who meet defined requirements care guaranteed admission to Marymount University and can qualify for a range of academic scholarships.
Hood College
Students who meet defined requirements are guaranteed admission to Hood College and can qualify for a range of academic scholarships.
St. Vincent College
Students who meet defined requirements are guaranteed admission to St. Vincent College and can qualify for a range of academic scholarships.
St. Bonaventure University
Students who meet defined requirements are guaranteed admission to St. Bonaventure University and can qualify for a range of academic scholarships.
Neumann University
Students with a 3.0 GPA can receive guaranteed admission to Neumann University.
Wilson College
Students who meet defined requirements are guaranteed admission to Wilson College.