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4 Big Reasons High School Students Should Take Community College Classes
Once limited to only the most ambitious high-achieving students, dual enrollment programs that allow students to take college courses and earn college credit—yes, while they are still in high school—are becoming increasingly common.
The programs and their requirements vary by state or district, but high schools often have agreements with local community colleges. Eligible students that meet program requirements may take some of their classes on the community college campus, but if enough students are participating, the college-level classes may be held at the high school instead.
Dual Enrollment Program Benefits
Although some critics claim that students who have trouble with the college-level classes may decide not to continue their educations after high school due to their
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Melissa Rhone earned her Bachelor of Music in Education from the University of Tampa. She resides in the Tampa Bay area and enjoys writing about college, pop culture, and epilepsy awareness.