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The ABCs of Early College
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\nDo you know the ABC's of Early College Admission? Whether you are getting college credits or an AA degree, you may be considered a transfer student, and you may miss out on scholarships \u2013 low-cost college and credits. If you've ever considered this option, listen to this podcast for great information from Jean Burk.
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\nShow Notes: ABC's of Early College
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\n \t* What are some college trends?
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\n \t* 66% of college graduates are ending up with 100K of debt. The unemployment rate is 9% -- nearly 38% work in positions that don\u2019t require any college at all.
\n \t* Low-cost college and credits
\n \t* Bachelor\u2019s degree can make 182% more per week
\n \t* College tuition increased by 600%
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\n \t* 12 Early college benefits?
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\n \t* For homeschoolers broadens their course offerings
\n \t* Enhances academic rigor
\n \t* Avoids duplication of course work
\n \t* Increases their schedule flexibility \u2013 earn extra minors or majors
\n \t* Tend to finish college as a whole
\n \t* Earning a technical degree or certificate while in high school
\n \t* Shortens your time to earn a degree
\n \t* Reduce college costs
\n \t* Transferable college credits \u2013 basic or core credits
\n \t* Earning high school and science simultaneously
\n \t* Building your student\u2019s confidence
\n \t* Still, home so you can guide and coach them
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\n \t* Name the 3 main types of early college?
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\n \t* Build an amazing transcript \u2013 Podcast 1 -http://ultimateradioshow.com/transcripts-your-key-to-free-college/
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\nPodcast 2 - http://ultimateradioshow.com/transcripts-your-key-to-free-college-2/
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\n \t* AP \u2013 advanced placement credits
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\n \t* By college board \u2013 same people who make the SAT
\n \t* Challenging and show mastery
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\n \t* Approved by the college board
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\n \t* Online, or buying the books and study on your own, take courses by AP teacher who was authorized by the college board
\n \t* Listen to the audio for recommendations for official AP courses online
\n \t* 38 courses your students can take
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\n \t* CLEP\u2014College level placement
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\n \t* Be prepared to be sure it all transfers to the college you want to attend.
\n \t* Made by the college board, 2900 colleges and universities accept them, there is a cost for test and test center.
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\n \t* No age limits or restrictions
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\n \t* Tests are 90 minutes long
\n \t* Testing centers listed on College board website.
\n \t* Official study guides by the college board
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\n \t* Dual Enrollment \u2013 early enrollment
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\n \t* Sometimes credits don\u2019t transfer
\n \t* High school and college at the same time
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\n \t* The transition from high school to college easier
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\n \t* Core classes out of the way
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\n \t* What test scores are required?
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\n \t* The entrance exam is still needed for college even junior or state college
\n \t* Scores need to be high enough on SAT and ACT for admission, check the college of choice
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