AP classes vs. courses @ community college?

halcyonheather
Fri, 27 Sep 2013 20:29:02 +0000

Not all four-year colleges have dual-enrollment programs, and some limit their programs to students living in certain areas close to the college (as in, no insane commutes allowed).
And you have to apply to the program, and there are usually GPA/test score requirements, and taking classes at a private college would be expensive if you live in a state where you have to pay full price for the classes, especially since a lot of times they won’t transfer. Sometimes they have weird restrictions on what courses you’re allowed to take, though you can sometimes get past them if you ask nicely.

(I wasn’t thinking about that when I first wrote my post, because in Ohio dual enrollment is free even at places like Case Western, but AP would definitely be better if it’s cheaper.)