Which term is commonly associated with earning college credit while still in high school?

• A. Personal Academic Plan
• B. Business Opportunity
• C. Elective Courses
• D. Dual Credit Courses

Answer: (D)

Earning college credit while still in high school is typically done through dual credit courses. These are college-level classes offered to high school students that count toward both high school graduation requirements and a college degree. They’re usually run through partnerships between a high school and a college, and students receive college credit after successfully completing the course. This differs from elective courses, which are high school credits that don’t automatically transfer to college. A Personal Academic Plan focuses on mapping out courses and goals, not specifically earning college credit, and a business opportunity isn’t related to academics in this context.