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Earning an Associate Degree in high school is doable, with a significant investment of time and work. Things to consider:

· Do you have the time? Earning an AA (Associate of Arts) or AS (Associate of Sciences) requires about 60 college credits. Generally, the number of credits for a class is equivalent to one hour of class instruction every week, and between 3-5 hours of work outside of class per credit. For example, English 101 is worth 3 college credits. You could expect:

o Class time: 3 hours/week

o Homework: average of 9-15 hours/week

· A HUGE time commitment – requires taking extra courses each semester and over summer

· Why are you pursuing this? Your MVHS College & Career Counselors are here to help you work through whether this is a good option for your situation! 

Boise State University – two options

· Associate Degree (AA or AS)

o 60 college credits

o Significant time commitment

• AA Apply HERE

· Sophomore Start (start college with the credits of a sophomore)

o 30 college credits

o More manageable in high school - fewer overload/summer classes

· Contact: Jessica Markley (jessicamarkley@boisestate.edu)

• SOPHOMORE START Apply HERE

College of Western Idaho – one option

· Associate Degree (AA or AS)

o 60 college credits

o Significant time commitment

• Contact: Natasha Montebello (natashamontebello@cwi.edu) - Works with students with the last name A - L

• Contact: Emily Thomas (emilythomas@cwi.edu) - Works with students with the last name M - Z

• Please complete the Degree Planning Worksheet (HERE) prior to meeting with Advisors