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[quote=Anonymous]Here is what I understand.

AP classes with high enough scores on the AP exam get you college credit at pretty much every University in the country.

Dual Enrollment classes require that the teacher have a masters degree and the class be approved for the kid to get credit. Many times those credits are only accepted at VA State schools.

Dual Enrollment classes for classes with an AP option are seen as easier, making it harder for the Counselor to check the most rigorous box on college applications.

Dual Enrollment courses for post AP work are seen as fine, but see point 2. Many times kids have to retake the class in college, this seems to be particularly true with math classes.

Dual Enrollment is offered across the County. Some kids end up taking classes at the Community College, those credits transfer to colleges since they are at an accredited Community College.

Overall, my lay persons understanding from talking with friends who have kids in HS or recently graduated. AP/IB classes and tests are preferred by colleges. They are seen as more challenging then DE classes. But you can find DE at every HS in FCPS, I know the post calculus math classes are DE. I have heard of kids taking DE English instead of AP at various HS but my understanding is that is highly discouraged. [/quote]

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