<p>Anyone have experience with the degree in 3 program? Do you know how many college credits (AP or actual credits) are needed before high school graduation to participate in this program? I see that attending in summers, starting before college freshman year, is necessary. Can these classes be taken outside of the UT system?</p>
<p>I’d rather take my time and spread classes out evenly in four years rather than compressing them into three. You’ll probably need 20-30 credits from AP while taking some classes in the summer. Though it might save you money, I would suggest letting your son/daughter enjoy their time in college and then go on to get his/her PHD in math(?)…</p>
<p>Just exploring different options. And yes, a math PhD is his current goal.</p>
<p>To earn a degree in 3 years, you really need to consult with an academic advisor in your student’s major. They can help you determine what AP/CLEP credit will apply toward the student’s degree plan. Not all AP/CLEP credits necessarily will apply toward graduation requirements.</p>
<p>The timing of courses will need to be planned in advance because not all courses are offered every semester. Planning for prerequisite courses is particularly important.</p>
<p>Community college courses are transferrable per the following:
[TCCN/UT</a> Transfer Guides](<a href=“http://www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/tccn/]TCCN/UT”>http://www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/tccn/)</p>
<p>There are so many variables in trying to earn a degree in 3 years it would be difficult to answer your question with any specificity. Even if you student had 40-50 AP/CLEP credits (and many students do) the timing of course offerings and class size limits requires a plan in advance with little or no deviation.</p>
<p>If your student can finish in 3 years, that would save $25-30K plus they would be able to start their career a year sooner. However, if you can afford the $25-30K plus lost salary for 1 year, by all means allow you student to take 4 years to graduate. UT-Austin is a great college experience and students are generally in no hurry to leave.</p>
<p>Good information! Actually, its him who will need to consider if he can afford the living expenses. We have prepaid for 128 hours of tuition and req’d fees. :)</p>