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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is a part of Jeff Selingo's book where he discusses the AOs at selective schools seeing DE as less rigorous as AP.[/quote]

Thanks for bringing this up. I need to reread that book. [/quote]

That makes no sense. Multivariable calculus/Linear Algebra/Intro to Math Reasoning (at GW)/Differential Equations (Howard) are genuine college courses. Why would they be seen as less rigorous? These are all available for Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit at DCPS.[/quote]

It makes perfect sense. Of course an AO will respect the particular case you describe, but that doesn’t mean he’s going to respect a kid who takes US History at some random community college because the APUSH teacher in his high school is a harsh grader. Rule of thumb, only use DE for courses your high school doesn’t offer. [/quote]

Yes, this is how DCPS works.  You can only take a dual enrollment college class if your HS does not offer it.

Post-BC Caclulus classes seem the most popular.

I would think top colleges would consider an A in Multivariable from Georgetown to be a positive to the application.[/quote]

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