Which is better AP classes, or An Associates degree?

powercropper
Mon, 13 Jun 2016 00:56:18 +0000

Check with the colleges you want to apply to. Make sure you follow their guidelines for how many college credits you can earn and still be able to apply as an incoming freshman. This is especially true if you are looking for merit aid to help you pay for college. Most of the big money will go to incoming freshman, and almost none at all to transfer students.

There is nothing special about having an actual associates degree in high school. Colleges will view both AP and dual enrollment courses as ways a student can prove they are capable of doing college work. For homeschoolers, having that outside validation is important. Know that you can take college courses without completing a degree, and a lot of colleges will give you credit for your dual enrollment courses.

Each college will differ on what kinds of credits they will accept, some accept CLEP, AP, and Dual Enrollment. Others have restrictions or limits. Some colleges don’t accept community college credits, and some will not accept dual enrollment courses taken online.