Not everyone is lucky enough to be a cool senior like me, and as Wylie students begin to select their schedules from the upcoming 2025-2026 year, one question is brought to the forefront of the minds of Sophomores and Juniors across the campus: Dual Credit, or AP? At the end of the day, what is the right answer?
I’ve taken both types of courses, and I can answer the query with a resounding ‘it depends.’ Actually, the right answer varies wildly from person to person, and a variety of factors can make one far superior to the other. So, which one is right for you? I decided to compile my observations about what makes a person suitable for either option into a flowchart of what I believe makes a class a good fit.
It’s a hard decision, but I hope my experience-turned-flowchart helped with your considerations. Just remember whatever you choose, the effort you put forward will really determine whether it goes well–so choose carefully, and work hard.