News December 14,, 2018
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Which College Credit Course is Right for You? Megan Fletcher | Co-Editor Maya Lewis | Reporter
Ikram Mohamed | Reporter
In PfIugerville, the variety of college credit opportunities can confuse incoming students. Between AP, OnRamps, and ACC, there’s a lot to consider, like GPA, cost, and ease. Below is a tell-all comparison of the courses.
Do you care about a 6.0 GPA class to boost class rank? Yes, I want to be in the top 10 percent so I can get into public Texas colleges automatically
No, I want to go to college out-of-state or a private in-state school that doesn’t have the 10 percent rule
Do you mind having a heavy homework load?
Yes, I’m busy with other things right now and homework is the last thing I want to worry about
Take
PLTW*
through the University of Texas At Tyler
No, I love learning and can make time for extended projects and assignments
Take
AP
through the College Board
No, I don’t mind not being in the top 10 percent and I’d like to have Fridays off for one or two classes
Take
ACC Take
OnRamps
through the University of Texas At Austin
through Austin Community College *PLTW (Project Lead the Way) is a fouryear engineering education program through the University of Texas at Tyler. It does not provide college credit, although it is weighted on a 6.0 GPA scale. Many students in the program report it is challenging, but relatively light on homework, and students who complete four years can wear a stole at graduation.