Academics

Dare Early College allows students to earn both a high school diploma and college credit, often an associate's degree, while still in high school. These programs are designed to be rigorous and college-preparatory, often with a focus on students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education.

 

Students take both high school and college-level courses, earning credit for both simultaneously.

 

Many early colleges aim for students to earn an associate's degree or a significant number of college credits (e.g., 60 transferable credits) by the time they graduate high school.

 

Early colleges typically offer a challenging curriculum, often at an honors level, that prepares students for college-level work.

 

They often provide comprehensive support services, including academic advising, tutoring, and social-emotional support, to help students succeed in a college environment.

 

Many early colleges target students who are first-generation college-goers, from low-income backgrounds, or from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.

 

By earning college credits while in high school, students can potentially save on tuition costs when they attend college or university later.