I am currently a dual enrolled student. I have currently earned 22 college credits in 2 semesters for my junior year of highschool and I haven’t taken any highschool classes but a regular U.S. Government class in those past 2 semesters. Before becoming dual enrolled all my classes were honors or advanced except for my math classes. Although I haven’t taken any AP or IB classes will colleges still think that I have taken rigorous classes?
Just asking because I have heard that AP or IB is seen as more rigorous and I just wanted to get input from more people.
Thanks!
DE college courses are considered the same rigor as AP and IB courses, The main difference is that the grades you have received on your DE classes will become part of your college GPA. This might impact your grad school plans.
To get the most out of your credits seriously consider looking at your in-state colleges/universities.
Depends on what the college/DE courses were.
For example, intermediate algebra (algebra 2), trigonometry, and college algebra (precalculus without trigonometry) are lower level than AP, while multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations are higher level than AP.
AP, IB, and DE are all ways to demonstrate a rigorous course load for admissions purposes.
As @bopper mentioned, your best chance to apply those credits you’ve earned towards an undergrad degree is at in an in-state public school. Private colleges usually limit how many credits can transfer in, and they tend to prefer AP and IB because those are known commodities, whereas the material covered in DE classes can vary from school to school.