Which do 4 yer colleges like better: AP classes or Dual enrollement at community college?

Answer 1

AP classes definitely look better than dual enrollment when you are applying to high-ranked or top universities. But both ways do help in that it shows you are one motivated mofo.

After you've been accepted to a university, it doesn't really matter anymore. Both will work. Be aware too, it is possible that your future college will tell you to take their class anyway, AP credit or no AP credit. At least with the community college credit, it is clearly accepted, and you will not be asked to retake the class on campus at the university.

But if you just want to go to a local college or state university, just do the dual enrollment. Regular college seems easier than AP classes because college instructors assume you're an adult and leave you alone.

If you do the dual enrollment, get the course catalog of the university you want to get accepted to, and match the class up to the class you want to take at your local community college or local state university, to make sure your credits will apply toward your future degree requirements. (Example. Take Bio 211 for science majors. Do not take Bio101 for non-science majors) If you're confused, see an Advisor. Good luck!

Answer 2

I would suggest doing AP courses. Even if you don't pass the test at the end of the year the course work, load and speed at which it was taught will help you. Plus not all colleges take credit from community colleges. I know my University does not. If you really want to do duel check and see if the colleges you want to go to accept the credit.

Answer 3

I did dual enrollment, but it was at a 4 year university. I went full time there my junior and senior year of high school (I ended up with about 65 credit hours by the time I graduated from high school). I'm graduating at 20 y/o this May...I don't regret it one bit. I continued at the college I got all those credits at, and they ended up giving me a merit scholarship for my last 2 years because I had proved sucess in college. I wouldn't have done this at a community college....only a 4 year university I had plans to graduate at, otherwise, most credits won't transfer to another college.You would stand a better chance of your AP credit being used, in that case...that being said...

Alot of my friends had their AP credit NOT transfer, and thus ended up repeating courses. For instance, my friend Alison took AP Bio, Chem, and Physics. She retook ALL of the classes once she got to college because she became a pre-med major, and they insisted she retake them. That will happen if you intend to be a science major of any kind. I recommend a mix of both, UNLESS you plan to continue at the college you took the courses at. For me, I got two years of college absolutely free. I still applied to other colleges (2 or so) but decided it was best financially to just finish where I started.


But the point is...you have to play your cards right. If you plan on being a Biology major, DON'T take the AP Bio, Chem exam...you WILL end up retaking the courses in college (trust me). If you plan on being a history major (or something), take the AP Bio exam, but don't take the AP History exam. Or hell, you could take all of them and it'll be easier in college when you retake it. I could go on and on about this...I've advised many, many people on matters like this. I told all of my friends they should take courses at college with me...they did not listen. Now, all of them really regret it...taking courses will SHOW colleges you have REAL sucess at college, not just a high school GPA and good SAT scores. There's nothing that speaks louder than proving you can be sucessful in a college setting.

Answer 4

Its more beneficial to you to do dual enrollment at a community college because you are guaranteed the college credit compared to the AP classes you have to get a certain score on the test.
Either one I would imagine would look good to colleges because it shows you are going the extra mile to do harder classes.

Answer 5

AP classes. It shows a commitment to a collegiate style atmosphere. Work for the term and take a test. Plus it leaves time to do other activities.

Answer 6

AP with the test.

Answer 7

Neither. They don't like show offs.