Concurrent Enrollment: the Drawbacks, and the Rewards
The concept of college is both frightening and exciting, frustrating and invigorating, expensive and rewarding. First and foremost, college is an opportunity to grow as an individual both intellectually and socially. Concurrent enrollment is a fantastic way to get a head start in the higher education atmosphere. Beginning your college experience in high school can be beneficial for many reasons, such as cheaper (nearly nonexistent) costs, a jump-start on your degree, and a challenging environment. While college may seem like an intimidating prospect, taking courses early on can help prepare you for the madness that is higher education! The average concurrent enrollment class costs $15, compared to hundreds that you can spend on a single class. This doesn’t include books or other materials you may need for the course, but it’s still significantly cheaper than attending an institute and paying full tuition. At some high schools, you can attain an Associate’s Degree for a few hundred dollars, compared to $25,000-30,000 (1) you would pay at a university. Each class taken before you graduate can count for both high school and college credit: classes such as Math 1010 or English 2010 can give
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If you plan to attend college after high school, regardless as to if you have decided your major, it can be advantageous to take the basic classes needed to obtain your Associate’s degree. If you don’t feel comfortable with taking the more vigorous concurrent enrollment classes, there are less demanding classes available. This way, you can see if you are ready to dive into the world of early college. Classes such as art appreciation, human development, and college physical education are fantastic classes to test the waters. It can also help you decide which major you would like to study after obtaining your associate’s