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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son is a Freshman at in-state college. He was telling me how many credits other students have from dual enrollment (DE) in High School and these other students went to other FCPS HSs. His HS offered very few DE classes but plenty of AP classes. Can someone explain or discuss what makes a HS offer more DE classes than others or what makes a HS offer more AP classes than others? It seems like DE classes are much easier than the AP classes, so my son feels like students at those HSs have such an advantage. I feel like I'm missing something because there should be equal opportunities at every FCPS HS, shouldn't there?[/quote]

You got it right in your post it is DUAL not DUEL.  APs are weird anyway as some colleges accept different ones based upon your major and score.  DEs are similar.  You have to find a good match between your child’s college policy, career and major aspirations.  I am erring on the side of AP classes as that is what my son wants.  There is no one size fits all for this, and so many kids switch majors and plans, keeping options open is a good plan.  In other parts of VA they may emphasize DE classes as they do in rural areas because it can get more kids interested and used to community college. What works and worked for one child and one jurisdiction won’t work for everyone.  [/quote]

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