Dual enrollment vs SSTP

Parents Forum
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<p>I need an advice on this tantalizing situation. I am a junior and signed up for three classes of dual enrollment in the local community college during this summer for which I can get 9 college credits.</p>

<p>But at the same time, I also applied for SSTP, a research program of University of Florida and I am confident that I will get it. If admitted I will be able to get 6 college credits for that research program. I can not attend both as these two happen at the same time. Also, the cost factor wise, SSTP costs around $4000 where as dual enrollment costs nothing.</p>

<p>It will be really great if you advise whaich one to prefer and why?</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t pay for a research experience, especially when there are low-cost alternatives. I don’t know if this research experience would help in your future career as things that you are applying to would presumably know that it is a paid research experience.</p>

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<p>adding to my thread…</p>

<p>between these two, SSTP and DUAL enrollment, one which one looks good on the resume for college admissions?</p>

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<p>Can I ask which one you chose?</p>