Are dual enrollment classes worth it?Answered
I'm thinking about taking some dual enrollment classes but I don't want to overload myself. To anyone who is/has taken dual enrollment, is it worth it? How much time commitment does it require? Also, how good does it look on college applications? Thanks!
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Currently, I'm taking English and U.S. Gov for dual enrollment. Sometimes it can feel stressful but if you manage your time well, you should be fine. Although it's very easy for me to take two classes because I'm in online school right now. My friend is at school in person, and she has said that she couldn't take more than one class, but she is in cheer and works after school, I do none of these things. The biggest thing I've learned is to manage my time correctly and that has helped a lot. In total, I would say it took me one to two hours every day to work on the assignments and be done by Friday (I had assignments for the week, not every day, not sure if it's like this everywhere). I would say that it's worth it bc next year I only have to take three classes (two will be dual enrollment) and I can graduate early. I think it will look good on applications, I'm not a hundred percent sure on that though. When I was thinking about taking the classes, I was also worried about being overwhelmed and I was in the first week because it was something I had never done, but after that everything was fine. The most important thing, I would say, is that you should look at your schedule right now. Are you involved in sports or clubs? Do you have a job? How much time do you have after school? How much work do you get from your teachers right now, etc.? Dual enrollment is great but, not for everyone, so just look at everything you have going on and think about whether or not you have the time to do it. :)
For me, Dual enrollment classes did not require much more effort than a regular level course at my high school, so that shouldn't be an issue. The most important thing is to look at where you might want to go to school (private, public, in-state, out of state). They all have different policies when it comes to taking Dual Enrollment credits so be sure to consider what schools will take them, or if you're okay with not using the credits and being able to just use them for college applications.
I just finished up two Dual Enrollment courses and am already planning my next three for senior year. The level of difficulty and amount of effort depends on the course and professor, but if you can handle the stress and bit of extra workload it's worth it. Managing your time and keeping track of due dates is very important when it comes to college classes, so make sure you can stay on top of that. It also depends on your choices of colleges, courses, and online versus in-person dual classes. There's a lot to think about, but I believe it's worth it to get a head start!
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