Hello, all. I am a junior in high school. As I graduate in 2016, not only will I receive an advanced diploma, but also an associates degree from a local community college. My question is: would colleges find this impressive?? I would like you to understand that my high school only offers ONE AP class (that I have taken: VA and US History) and no IB classes. I chose to complete the associates degree while still in high school not only due to the lack of academic rigor in my school, but also because I felt like this would help me stand out. Thoughts?? All criticism is welcome.
Your schedule is as rigorous as it can be right? Also, lol, I can’t tell you what colleges would think, but an associate’s degree at 18? That’s pretty cool to me.
Make sure you complete the AA while still in high school. If you take any college classes after graduation, you might be considered a transfer student (more limited FA and perhaps other issues). That said, depending on the school, an AA degree might mean skipping freshman year. Check carefully with all the colleges you might apply to.
@digmedia thanks for the a answer! I’m hoping being a first generation student with an income bracket of <80,000 will push me up the ranks, too. (For any wondering, my first choice is Georgetown University). Do you think that this is an unreasonable conclusion??
Congratulations on earning your associate’s degree. At 18 that’s pretty young. I was 21 before I earned my associate’s degree in business administration. It was the toughest thing I had ever done. You don’t know me, but I am proud of you. O:-)