Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Taking Advanced Placement classes or dual-credit courses might seem like the best option to get a leg up before entering college.

If the thought of taking college-level classes while in high school is appealing, dual enrollment might be for you. It’s a completely optional way to get college credits during your high school years.

A recent report from the Community College Research Center at Columbia University’s Teachers College found that high school students graduate college at higher rates and earn more after college if ...

Dual enrollment and Advanced Placement courses can help high school students prepare for college. Dual enrollment allows students to earn college credits while in high school, potentially saving money ...