How does Stanford view Dual Enrollment/PSEO?

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Hi all,

I am just wondering how Stanford University views Dual Enrollment classes in terms of rigor.
I am worried I might have messed up by choosing to go almost entirely Dual Enrolled instead of taking IB and AP like my peers. Personally, I enjoy DE and being able to take a deep dive into courses that excite me. I have also enjoyed the faster paced curriculum in comparison to my high school. If it helps, I took honors and APs throughout my freshman and sophomore year, but I decided to dive straight into DE the second it was available.

There’s not much I can really do I guess besides sustain good grades throughout my college classes and I plan to take some IB and AP senior year on top of DE, but I was just curious if anyone knew either from personal experience or general thoughts. It would be appreciated. \

I am not taking any ‘advanced’ DE classes either just gen ed’s (I still need to fulfil my HS credits. I should be done after this year!) and a whole bunch of CS courses drizzled in. I plan to major in CS.

Thank you :}

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Depends on what the DE courses are:

  • Higher, same, or lower level material than AP or IB courses.
  • Similar or different subjects as AP or IB courses.

Also, if you are attending DE courses at a college (not “college course in the high school”), then you may be better prepared for how college courses work differently from high school (including AP and IB) courses.

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How do I measure whether the material is the same or is not?

I took Psychology and I know there is an AP version of this class but I am unsure. I am attending at the college and am treated as a college student, same expectations as everyone else.

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You may want to check if the college considers AP credit to be equivalent of its course. For example, UMN’s AP credit chart at Advanced Placement Course Awards - 2021 | Office of Admissions says that a 4 or 5 on AP psychology is equivalent to its Psychology 1001 course.

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Okay, thank you! I’ll look into that

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I would not worry. You’ve done what you’ve done and you made the choice with your eyes wide open.

Like any Stanford applicant, it’s a dream. So apply. You may get in but likely won’t. And if you took APs that statement would be unchanged.

Don’t look back. Just look ahead.

But if you want to know the actual answer, call and talk to an admissions counselor and act.

But since you’ve done it…assuming you are a senior…nothing will change.

So make sure you have your matches and safeties in addition to Stanford on your list.

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I am currently doing the same thing. I enjoy the dual enrollment classes so much more than my APs, and I like knowing that my credit for my state schools doesn’t depend on one exam (I’m not a very good test taker)

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I’m a junior! :smiley: So I have the option to back up a bit senior year

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are you also trying to apply to Stanford? It is so much better imo. So much freedom.

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You need to ask a Stanford admission counselor.

But you also need to pursue your path because it’s unlikely you get into Stanford regardless.

I personally doubt DE would hurt but only their opinion matters.

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probably not lol but maybe. im still a junior so not decided yet