213: How AP, IB and Dual Credit Can (And Can’t) Help You in College

Many families assume that AP, IB and Dual Credit Courses will help them get ahead and save money in college. However, this is not always the case.

Listen in as Megan outlines how these higher level higher school classes in high school will — and won’t! — benefit you when you get to college. Specifically, she’ll walk you through:

1. The limitations of taking AP, IB and Dual Credit courses, including what can transfer where and what scores are needed,
2. Before taking these classes, how to establish your goals to you’re clear why you are taking them, and whether those reasons are realistic
3.  How to research the credit by exam policies at the colleges on your list, so you know in advance which courses will count towards college credit and which won’t
4. When to meet with an academic advisor to help determine which credits you should “cash in”, and
5. The importance of remember these programs are part of a complete academic plan, and not the “be all and end all” of your college career.

Also note: It’s final exam time! If you need some help with studying for final exams, check out some of these episodes:

• Episode 84: Everything You Need to Know to Rock Your Finals
• Episode 158: Five Secrets to Taking Multiple Choice Tests Well
• Episode 189: How to Make an Anti-Cram Plan for Final Exams

Listen in as Megan outlines how these higher level higher school classes in high school will — and won’t! — benefit you when you get to college.