This chapter presents a brief history of concurrent enrollment initiatives and then gives an overview of activity inStudies of concurrent enrollment programs show that not only do they accelerate the attainment of a baccalaureate degree but they also create a comfortable transition to college. In addition, concurrent enrollment students perform as well as, if not better than, students who enter college at the traditional age. The literature substantiates that participation in concurrent enrollment need not be restricted to academically high-achieving students.
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