<p>I live in Williamsburg and I am home schooled. I take my math and science classes at Thomas Nelson Community College. So far I have taken Biology 101 and 102, Pre-calc part 1 (math 163), and Chemistry 101. By the end of senior year I will have also taken pre-calc part 2, chemistry 102, Physics 201, 202, and calculus part 1 and 2.
By the time I complete high school I will have amassed a total of 36 credits. </p>
<p>Here are my questions:
How are classes at TNCC looked upon? Are they equivalent to AP classes in the admissions process?
Does William and Mary prefer statistics or calculus for seniors? I know that UVa suggests taking calculus.
How hard is it to get into a college class at W&M while still in high school? I have heard of people getting into one or two classes in their senior year.</p>
<p>Thanks very much.</p>
<p>P.S.
So far I have done very well in my classes, and expect to continue to do so.</p>
<p>W&M considers dual enrollment among the many types of rigorous courses a high school student can take (IB, AP, and Dual Enrollment are the most typical forms of advanced courses). We know that dual enrollment are often more available to home schooled students than AP so taking dual enrollment is great.</p>
<p>We do prefer to see calculus and it sounds like that’s a class you plan on taking so stick with that plan!</p>
<p>You can apply any given semester to take classes at W&M. There’s a non-degree-seeking student application you must complete. We will review that application and let you know whether or not you’re permitted to take classes at W&M (generally we try to assess whether you’re applying to take classes not typically offered in your high school environment and whether you’re the caliber of student generally admitted to W&M after high school). You can find more on that process at [William</a> & Mary - Applying as a Non-Degree Seeking Concurrent High School Student](<a href=“http://www.wm.edu/admission/undergraduateadmission/applicationprocess/nondegreeseekingstudents/index.php]William”>http://www.wm.edu/admission/undergraduateadmission/applicationprocess/nondegreeseekingstudents/index.php)</p>