Pros and Cons of Pursuing an Associate Degree During High School
I received the following question this week: What are the pros and cons of earning an associate degree during high school?
There are more and more opportunities to earn college credit while still in high school, even leading up to a full Associate Degree. The person who asked the question lived in one of the growing number of states that offer a free or drastically reduced option for dual enrollment. This sounds great, get a whole Associate Degree while still in high school, but you should carefully consider the pros and cons first!
Pros:
- Students can develop the study habits needed to excel at college while still in high school and with their high school resources and support team.
- Completing an Associate Degree in high school can allow a student to jump right in to their major after graduation (rather than having to focus on general studies).
- There are a growing number of well-paying jobs that only require an Associate Degree, providing more options for the student...