However, it ignores a few things. There is always an advantage to being ahead, even at state schools.
Come in with more AP credits or college credit plus?
- Get priority scheduling over your peers
Get priority scheduling
- More likely to be able to graduate in 4 years
Come in with more credits, take less gen ed requirements and get into a major earlier
- Build relationships with faculty in your major sooner, more opportunities come your way, internships, etc.
It's compounding, but instead of for interest in your bank account, it's your life.
However, it ignores a few things. There is always an advantage to being ahead, even at state schools.
Come in with more AP credits or college credit plus? - Get priority scheduling over your peers
Get priority scheduling - More likely to be able to graduate in 4 years
Come in with more credits, take less gen ed requirements and get into a major earlier - Build relationships with faculty in your major sooner, more opportunities come your way, internships, etc.
It's compounding, but instead of for interest in your bank account, it's your life.