MMI Preparatory School Increases College Credit Scholarship to 50%

Above: Dr. Philip A. McHale ’58 and Ms. Linda Tishko

MMI Preparatory School Head of School Mrs. Theresa Long is excited to announce that The Dr. Philip A. McHale ’58 and Ms. Linda Tishko Scholarship for College Credit will now cover 50% of the cost of Concurrent Enrollment college credits for students participating in MMI’s Pre-College Credit program with Lackawanna College. This increase builds on the scholarship’s inaugural year in 2024-25, when it covered 30% of the per-credit cost.

MMI students can earn college credits through three pathways:

Concurrent Enrollment Classes: College-level courses taught at MMI by our faculty using Lackawanna-approved syllabi. Students earning a grade of C or higher can receive college credit at a significantly reduced cost. This is the pathway covered by the McHale–Tishko Scholarship.
Dual Enrollment Classes: Online or in-person courses taken directly through Lackawanna College, typically in 8-week sessions during the academic year or summer.
Level Up Program: A structured pathway beginning the summer before junior year, combining concurrent and dual enrollment courses to enable students to graduate from MMI with an Associate Degree.

Mrs. Long commented, “This scholarship is a wonderful milestone for MMI. It not only supports our students’ growth and academic success, but also strengthens the School’s mission to provide meaningful, college-level opportunities. We are deeply grateful to Dr. McHale and Ms. Tishko for their continued generosity and commitment to our students and to MMI.”

Dr. Philip A. McHale ’58 added, “I have always felt strongly about supporting collaborative efforts at MMI. Programs like this give students a real advantage and help them explore their interests while still in high school. I am proud to support both the School and its students through this scholarship.”

Dr. Tammy M. Chrin, Director of College Counseling, noted, “The McHale–Tishko Scholarship makes concurrent enrollment courses more accessible to a wider range of our students. By reducing financial barriers, we are giving students the chance to challenge themselves, earn college credit, and prepare for their next steps with confidence.”

This year, the scholarship will support junior and senior students in nine courses, including AP Chemistry, Human Physiology, AP Calculus AB, AP U.S. History, and more.