Advise Needed for TJHSST Junior Taking Multi-Var- GMU College credit- Dual Enrollment.

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<p>Hello- My Son is currently Junior in TJHSST. He is taking Multi-Var. He was told that he is eligibel todo Dual enrollment in GMU by paying $425. MATH 213 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (3) and MATH 411 Functions of a Complex Variable (3) are both being offered for college credit. </p>

<p>Good part, I understand, he may not have to take Multi Var, when he goes to college. What is bad part? I am unable to know bad part? Does he have to study more harder in Multi Var, then usually what he will do anyway? By taking it, will it affect his grade more than it would anyway? Any suggestions?</p>

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<p>My DD took an engineering class at her HS through “Project Lead the Way” She was offered the chance to pay a similar amount to get college credit. It made no difference to what she did in class. BUt it was useful in that she had many IB credits as well and was able to graduate early (and save us money!) </p>

<p>I don’t think there is a bad part unless the potential colleges he is choosing don’t take transfer credit…like Princeton may not take the credit, but would allow him to take a test to place out of it <a href=“http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/preparation/advanced_placement/#comp000046cc511c000000098518e5”>http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/preparation/advanced_placement/#comp000046cc511c000000098518e5&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>If he receives college credit, the grade will be on his college transcript and part of his college GPA. That my be fine, but if he doesn’t do well, the grade will be with him for a long time and could impact professional/grad school admissions. Even though he is obviously very bright, some kids just take a while to adjust to college expectations.</p>

<p>Some colleges may not grant credit for the work. I’d look at the policies of schools he may attend. If he has access to the course either way, it would be a shame to pay for the credit if he gets only placement from his college.</p>

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<p>Talk to the guidance counselor at TJ. </p>

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<p>Did TJ quit offering multi-variable? IIRC, they offer that class, plus DiffEq.</p>

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<p>my son is taking Multi Var in TJ only. So they do offer it. He was offered dual enrollment- FCPS and GMU both. Getting college credit.</p>

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<p>Depends on which college GPA. If he later enrolls in a different college and transfers the credit, it is unlikely to count for GPA purposes. But if he later enrolls in the same college, then it is likely to count for GPA purposes. For professional schools (e.g. law or medical), courses and grades at all colleges attended, including dual enrollment courses taken while in high school, may be counted for GPA purposes.</p>

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<p>I took multivariable calculus at Ohio State and was able to get transfer credit at MIT without any issues. The grade did not appear on my transcript or count towards my college GPA, but whether or not this happens depends on the school. I agree that you should talk to someone at TJ.</p>