Special Replay: The ABCs of Early College
Do you know the ABC’s of Early College Admission? Whether you are getting college credits or an AA degree, you may be considered a transfer student, and you may miss out on scholarships – low-cost college and credits. If you’ve ever considered this option, listen to this podcast for great information from Jean Burke.
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Show Notes: ABC’s of Early College
- What are some college trends?
- 66% of college graduates are ending up with 100K of debt. The unemployment rate is 9% — nearly 38% work in positions that don’t require any college at all.
- Low-cost college and credits
- Bachelor’s degree can make 182% more per week
- College tuition increased by 600%
- 12 Early college benefits?
- For homeschoolers broadens their course offerings
- Enhances academic rigor
- Avoids duplication of course work
- Increases their schedule flexibility – earn extra minors or majors
- Tend to finish college as a whole
- Earning a technical degree or certificate while in high school
- Shortens your time to earn a degree
- Reduce college costs
- Transferable college credits – basic or core credits
- Earning high school and science simultaneously
- Building your student’s confidence
- Still, home so you can guide and coach them
- Name the 3 main types of early college?
- Build an amazing transcript – Podcast 1 -https://ultimateradioshow.com/transcripts-your-key-to-free-college/
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- AP – advanced placement credits
- By college board – same people who make the SAT
- Challenging and show mastery
- Approved by the college board
- Online, or buying the books and study on your own, take courses by AP teacher who was authorized by the college board
- Listen to the audio for recommendations for official AP courses online
- 38 courses your students can take
- CLEP—College level placement
- Be prepared to be sure it all transfers to the college you want to attend.
- Made by the college board, 2900 colleges and universities accept them, there is a cost for test and test center.
- No age limits or restrictions
- Tests are 90 minutes long
- Testing centers listed on College board website.
- Official study guides by the college board
- Dual Enrollment – early enrollment
- Sometimes credits don’t transfer
- High school and college at the same time
- The transition from high school to college easier
- Core classes out of the way
- What test scores are required?
- The entrance exam is still needed for college even junior or state college
- Scores need to be high enough on SAT and ACT for admission, check the college of choice
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