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Dual enrollment

High school students taking college courses that count for both high school and college credit.

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United States
Topic
Qualifications

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Early college high school United States
A high school where students can earn an associate degree or up to two years of college credit alongside their diploma.
Advanced Placement (AP) United States International
College-level courses and exams from the College Board taken in high school; exams are scored 1 to 5 and colleges may give credit for high scores.

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