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Summer programs for high school students offering college credit?

I'm interested in programs that offer college credit while I'm still in high school. Anyone have experience with these, or know which ones are most reputable or beneficial?

a year ago

Certainly, there are numerous summer programs designed for high school students that offer college credits. Here are a few:

1. Cornell University Precollege Studies: This program offers online and in-person courses in a variety of disciplines, including architecture, business, engineering, and more. Successful completion of these courses can earn you actual college credits from Cornell.

2. Stanford University High School Summer College: This program allows high school students to enroll in Stanford courses for college credit. These credits are generally transferable, but it's always a good idea to check with prospective colleges first.

3. Brown University Precollege Online Courses: Brown's program is online, which can make it more accessible for some students. Successful completion of courses in this program can earn you college credits.

4. University of California, Berkeley Pre-College Scholars: This program offers online and on-site options, in which high school students can take undergraduate courses for credit.

Remember that even though these programs offer college credits, it's important to confirm with colleges you're interested in that they'll accept the credits. Different colleges have different policies about accepting credits from high school programs.

Lastly, earning college credits in high school can be a good way to demonstrate your academic rigor and preparedness for college coursework to admission committees, but it's also important to ensure you're not overloading yourself and can keep up with your other commitments. It's a good idea to talk to your counselor before making a decision.

a year ago

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