<p>Is Dual Enrollment even worthwhile for someone who wishes to go to an Ivy League school? Are Ivy League schools prestigious when it comes from whom you've received prior education from? Would they much rather prefer AP or IB? And does it matter if you just wish to Dual Enroll the prerequisites for your future career lets say Doctor Of Pharmacy(MD)?</p>
<p>When you say “Dual Enrollment” are you referring to admitted students who take classes outside of the Ivy in order to transfer in credits? That’s not allowed except for the rare cases of actual Transfer students who come in as Sophomores or Juniors – but their subsequent schedule is fully within that school – not taking concurrent classes elsewhere.</p>
<p>“Are Ivy League schools prestigious when it comes from whom you’ve received prior education from?” No idea what you’re saying here.</p>
<p>AP or IB: either is fine – as long as they portray the students’ drive and academic excellence.</p>
<p>Medical Schools want applicants’ pre-reqs to be at reputable schools. Either at the undergrad institution or a post-bac setting.</p>
<p>Thank you, you answered my question.</p>
<p>The term “dual enrollment” usually refers to the practice by which high school students are permitted to take post-secondary courses at local colleges and tech schools and count them towards fulfillment of their high school graduation requirements. In some states this is sanctioned by post-secondary enrollment options (PSEO) programs which pay for these credits while a student is in high school.</p>
<p>Many state universities and local colleges will accept these credits (sometimes taken in their own classrooms) from high school students who eventually enroll as college students. Thus these can be an excellent way to save money by acquiring some credits in advance. However very competitive schools, such as the Ivies, will not extend credit for these college courses if they were taken to fulfill high school graduation requirements. And, if these courses were taken outside of high school requirements, it is possible that they might lead to a student being considered a transfer candidate rather than a new freshman and, consequently, have their admission reviewed under different constraints. It is best to check carefully about policies at each individual school.</p>
<p>Whether this makes such courses “worthwhile” or not is ultimately up to each student. For a student who has “topped out” their high school curriculum (in mathematics, for example) dual enrollment at a college might be the only option in pursuing more advanced courses while in high school. And for a student who finds high school confining a college option might provide additional motivation. From the standpoint of competitive colleges, although credit might not be extended for these courses, they are nonetheless regarded as evidence of both a student’s desire to challenge him/herself in their coursework and of maturity sufficient to handle the increased independence a college environment provides (provided, of course, that grades are strong). This can enhance a student’s case for admission. They can also be used to make a case for higher placement in coursework after admission. But it is also true that AP/IB courses, offered in the high school classroom, can do most of this, too, and also have a better chance of being recognized for college credit.</p>