AP vs Dual Enrollment

mikemac
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:39:15 +0000

I would lean towards the AP classes.

AP have known coursework and most colleges can tell you what credit you will get for each class. However it is much harder for a college to tell you in advance what credit they will give for any class taken at any college; typically they will review the college catalog and decide once you have enrolled. As pointed out above, state schools may be more familiar with local programs and already have the credit figured out.

Another thing to consider is that if you take college classes in HS you will have to report those classes and send transcripts anytime you apply to education programs in the future; this includes grad school. And the grades you earn will become part of your college gpa, again forever.