Parents of advanced students often ask me how early their student can begin college, wondering both what is realistic and what is practical. In order to best answer it, I think it’s a good idea to break the question down and dissect it.
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Yesterday I posted a poll for all my subscribers who have downloaded the 10 Step Guide to Stress Free College Planning, asking for feedback on it’s usefulness to them. As I continue to get feedback and questions, I’ll be posting them here, so that everyone can benefit from the information. Here’s a question I received from Barb. (more…)
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How do dual enrollment classes work and are they worth taking?
Dual enrollment courses are a great way for homeschooled students to take college classes while still in high school. Many colleges offer them for high school students, including homeschoolers. Check with your local college or university to see if they offer a dual enrollment program. I wrote an entire article on the dual enrollment process last week. You can view it here.
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Dual enrollment for homeschoolers is a hot topic these days, and depending on who you ask, it’s considered either the greatest thing since the personal computer, or an expensive and overrated excuse to take courses outside the home. The real answer is somewhere in between.
First of all, what is dual enrollment? Glad you asked. Dual enrollment is a process where a high school student can take college level courses at a local college or university, while still in high school, often at a reduced rate. These courses will generally count towards both high school and college credits.
So far so good? Keep reading, there’s a lot more to learn.
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