[/av_textblock] [/av_one_full] [av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_breaking=” mobile_display=”] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” admin_preview_bg=”] Junior and senior years of high school are a time when students need to begin seriously thinking about their lives after graduation. For many, college is the answer, and with it comes another question: What can I do to ensure a good start to a college career?
Abigail Witcher may have found a simple solution. A senior at Thomas County Central High School, Witcher takes Dual Enrollment classes at Southern Regional Technical College. She said that her school encourages all students to look into Dual Enrollment and that she began classes after discussing it with her guidance counselor.
According to the school’s website, the Dual Enrollment program gives high school students the opportunity to take college level courses that receive both high school and college credit. . Student can take academic degree level core courses that will transfer to any Technical College System of Georgia or University System of Georgia college or university, occupational courses, or diploma-level core courses.
For those who think that they may not have the extra time to take college courses alongside high school and athletics, they might be surprised by Witcher’s weekly schedule.
“I am given a free period in high school for each class I take with the college,” she said. “I take online Dual Enrollment classes, which allows for me to spend my free periods and any other free time I have to do my college work.”
Witcher, who has also been playing tennis for her school for three years, said that Dual Enrollment does not take time away from doing what she loves.
“Dual Enrollment gives me the freedom in high school I wouldn’t have taking regular classes,” she said. “With Dual Enrollment, I have more time to spend on the tennis court, as well as time to spend doing other school work.”
On top of all the other benefits, any of these courses taken through Dual Enrollment are fully funded by the state of Georgia so that no student will have to pay out of pocket for books, college related fees, or tuition, according to the institution’s website.
“Through these courses, I have a head start on my college career,” Witcher said. “I now can jump straight into my preferred classes, rather than spending so much time and effort on core classes in college.”
High school students enrolled in an eligible Georgia high school or home study program are eligible to enroll in the program once they meet the college eligibility requirements.
“I recommend taking college courses through Dual Enrollment because it challenges you, gives you time for other activities, and gives you a head start on college and your future,” Witcher said. “I love that Dual Enrollment gives all students the opportunity to get so far ahead. This program is not for everybody, but for those seeking a jumpstart on their future and more flexible schedules, Dual Enrollment is the way to go.”
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• Save time! You can earn an associate’s degree or professional diploma while finishing high school at NO COST to you or your parents.
• Save money! Your tuition, mandatory fees, and books are covered.
• Save HOPE credits! Courses taken under Dual Enrollment don’t count against the maximum hourly caps for HOPE scholarships or grants.
• Flex your schedule! You can participate in Dual Enrollment in any semester – and you can choose convenient times for on-campus or online classes.
• Transfer your credits! Many of your academic credits are guaranteed to transfer to other colleges and universities in Georgia if you decide to continue your studies for a bachelor’s degree at a USG institution.
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