Seniors in High School often lose interest in their studies as they their near graduation. By offering college level courses, seniors can stay engaged and prepare themselves for higher levels of academics. (Benning 2018)
It also provides them with a preview of college life and expectations, allowing them to focus on their future.
By taking college classes while in high school, students will take fewer classes in college, thus shortening their stay, and in turn make them play less in tuition. (Mikulik 2022)
Dual credit programs are less expensive than college tuition, thus being a cost-saving alternative.
The goal for most college students is to gain the degree they need in order to obtain a well-paying job. By shortening their stay at college, they are able to move into their career field quicker. (Mikulik 2022)
They are able to focus on their major specific courses by bypassing core courses.