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I really want to do this! I'm researching more about it right now, I just finished my freshman year of high school and I do not want to burden my parents with college.
Thank you so much for all this amazing information I literally binged watch all your videos and got me motivated in start changing my way of thinking ❤
Dude this was a really insightful video. I’ll be going into junior year soon and have taken 4 APs so far and have PSEO as an option at my school. I was already looking into PSEO/Dual Enrollment and this convinced me to go further into the whole college credit gathering plan I have. Thanks for all this info
I feel like in order to do this one has to be an extremely dedicated person. For example some people (Like me), would simply be unable to be dedicated enough to finish such a plan.
Dedication is definitely a key factor if you're aiming for graduating in a year. You also don't need to be exceptionally dedicated to benefit from trying one of these programs. Taking one CLEP exam could make a difference. You're already putting effort into school, so setting aside some time to prepare for some of these can be manageable. From there, you might find the motivation to keep going
Kinda off-topic questions, but still: 1. what software did you use for infographics? 2. Your journey is truly fascinating, but would this work for international students?
Canva :) And for international students, depending on where they’re going for university. I’d say it’s a possibility if you’re aiming for a US university/college that allows the transfer of these credits. Say you were to attend University of Minnesota Duluth… they accept these credits. I’d be shocked if they disqualify students just because you aren’t in the US. But also something to verify/research with any school (send them an email and they’ll confirm).
Saying it here once again, its sad that we have to pay 50% for dual enrollment. I want to try the college board linked thing for sure. Also is this possible for people who want to double major? You are such a legend for making this free. Bless you.
Yes, those tend to be the options that you can explore. However, there are also internship credits and other work related opportunities. I recommend Macro or Micro Economics and Principles of Marketing for CLEP if you are going for a business degree. Research projects could be another method to get more credits and may also come with a university scholarship.
Hey, I was already interested in self studying AP’s next year, but I have a couple questions for you. You said self studying was easier than most people say, but what scores were you aiming for? Just a passing 3, or were you going for 5’s? Secondly, could you share the routine you used for studying? You said you spent about 3 weeks per AP, but how many hours per day? Thirdly, what APs would you personally recommend to self study? Thanks!
I aimed for the passing score. You don't have to be a perfectionist (i.e., "I need to get a 5")--if a 3 works to get your credits, then it takes the pressure off. I typically aimed for a minimum of a 3, but would also score higher. My routine was a lot of deepwork sessions. If a subject had 14 chapters, it would take me a day to get through a chapter. Meaning, in 2 weeks, I would master the material. Read through it, do practice questions, review, do free online exams, then I just got it out of the way. There are a lot of easy AP exams--I'd say Psychology and Economics are pretty simple to start with. Most Uni will require them. Plus, passing these will help you spiral into keeping the momentum going
Hi John great video! How many CLEP exams did you take? How many college credits did they get you? I was also wondering if was it easy to make friends and everything because I was thinking of taking a very similar path to you, doing APs, Cleps, dsst's, and all the other good stuff. But one thing that I thought about was will my time at college be fun and will I enjoy it the same way as I would if I did the regular 4 years or if would it not really make much of a difference if I graduated in 1 year. I plan to major in health sciences and plan to go to med school after. What would your advice be?
great video it just sucks that where i live in dallas most of this doesnt apply i rlly only have ap, clep and dual credit which is not bad but can be limited
@@John_Zheng like the college i would go to doesnt have dsst and dual credit is limited where i live and not free but im pretty sure it varies greatly as isds in texas are not standardized
Hey John, this video was amazing. I've been looking into this method for a while now, but there are some gaps that I don't know about yet. I just finished my freshman year in HS, but my school only has a few AP courses and gatekeeps dual enrollment until the 3rd year (even then, you can only take a limited amount). Also, my counselor said the school does not allow students to self-study AP courses that the school doesn't offer (which defeats one of the purposes of self study). How did you get started, and is there a way to get around these restrictions?
Wow… the blatant lies you were told o_o (or, the counselor doesn’t know-which could very well be the case). You can ALWAYS self-study AP exams. Even if your school doesn’t offer it, you can do it on your own. You can actually request your school to facilitate an AP exam if they don’t offer it-I had my school do my AP Macroeconomics since it wasn’t offered (this is just the exam). If they intentionally resist, schedule it with another school that offers AP exams. Again, HS doesn’t want you to do dual enrollment since they would lose funding. Sometimes they say it’s only 3rd year, but in reality, you can do it sooner… what state are you in?
@@John_Zheng Thanks, I appreciate the very swift reply! I am in PA, but the school is a private school (public schools around are not very good and are located in a bad area, scholarship was also a factor) and the school told me that self-studied AP exams can only be taken on the school campus (hence the "you can only self-study AP exams we offer" reply I received). They claimed they couldn't proctor exams for courses they don't offer. I also tried asking a few months earlier if I could take it at another school, but they said they didn't know of any that would allow me.
Yeah, this is revolved around the US system. Though, if you’re planning to attend a US university, there could be the possibility you could earn credits, even if you’re in the EU. Definitely some research would be involved in this
Question on how you managed to get into a grad school like Harvard in the one year you were in college How did you balance your class load, your ECs and studying for your GREs considering your entire undergrad portfolio had to be condensed to just one year?
You can finish a decent amount. I’d look into dual enrollment options, and knock out some easy self-study exams for college credits That can easily get you 1-1.5 years out of the way if you’re committed Even if you start college, there are other strategic ways you can condense down time/money by leveraging self-study, credit-by-exam, enrolling in community colleges nearby that transfer - I was able to assist one of my college buddies to finish 2 years early by doing this
Do you know how many exact AP's, Cleps, Dual enrollment classes, ETC. you took? I am currently going to be a sophmore(hs) hoping for a degree in Finance.
I'd say it was half dual enrollment, half self-studying. Self-studying was definitely more flexible. You have plenty of time since you're entering into sophomore of HS--this is exactly when I started
Hey John, just wanna say I love your content, but how would I pursue this as an international hs in Australia. We dont have an AP exam or any of the other options. Also regarding HS, if u prepared for these exams in your own time, did u just get homeschooled instead, or did the HS allow you to take days off for that?
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but how much of this applies to University in Canada? I’m just starting to look into education and don’t understand a lot of things yet
Hey! Yes, everything will be available, including the college credit tracker. There are a few other additional custom resources we've added in there. More to come, stay tuned :)
CLEP/DSST, or Credit by Exam of your college has them. Then also search local community colleges nearby whatever school you’re at and you can swap out some courses that transfer over. Can save you thousands of dollars
Hey John quick question. I have just completed my freshman year of HS and have already taken 1 AP class. By the end of my senior year I have estimated that I will take 14 AP classes in total. So my question was how can I contact you because I want to see what your steps to complete college in 1 year. This can help serve as guidance for how many college credits I need to earn each year. Thanks in advance!
I am currently entering my somphmore year of high school and I plan to graduate this year with about a years worth of college credits and will be halfway done with my AA degree at my local CC. I hope to transfer to an ivy as a junior, do you think I have a chance?
This depends on if the school accepts those credits. You can absolutely knock out a lot of credits, but it all depends on the institution that's letting you come in with those credits
This video is meant more for your undergraduate degree. There are many graduate programs out there, so you could choose a school/program you could potentially finish sooner than other programs
Thanks for making this informational video. I’m a student in California and if I manage to self study any subject for example in Clep, AP or dsst can it replace any of my requirements to graduate in highschool and I don’t have to attend class in person?
Thank you! Verify with your HS, but yes, typically if you are proficient in a subject, you’ll free up that time. But, (as an example) in the event where you can get college credits for Economics, and the HS still requires you to still take Economics, they have their sh*t backwards Keep me updated and lmk how it goes!
Hello, I am a high school student who is interested in going into pre-med. Would you recommend completing major requirements while in high school, or should this be done while at the university I plan to attend? Do you know if universities have a cap on the credits they accept? How would this early graduation route impact my admission into medical school/graduate programs (especially high-ranking programs)?
Really depends on the university- Some will cap credits you can come in with. And I haven’t seen it impact med school. Med school admissions are its own thing entirely… You can graduate early by knocking out gen ed/liberal arts and do your specialized/higher-division classes at your university I did pursue major requirements in HS, but again, it’s up to you and what your goals are :)
Im in my freshman year of high school and i would really love to take this course but i dont know if the ap credits transfer to ASU because transferology does not contain any information about the school and searching it up sends me in a loophole and my brain hurts. please help lmao! :)
How did you make a competitive application for grad school during your one year of undergrad? Also, which highschool did you go to where they gave you credit for self studying a CLEP/AP exam? I've looked at many schools' policies and I haven't found a single one
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Thanks for watching my video! Please take a moment comment any questions you may have.
Also resources are in the description, along with the free E-Book / Waitlist for the Fast Grad Academy can be found here: linktr.ee/thejohnzheng
It's finally out! Congrats!
This is amazing! I wish I knew this earlier… it too late for me but I going to forward to my nephew and neices
Glad you enjoyed! :)
dual enrollment is broken. i had 80 credits leaving high school
lol hell yeah. More students should be doing this, hopefully this’ll spread awareness-it is very hidden many school districts
Damnnn
What classes did u take?
@@kingsleytheking every gen ed known to man along with pre calc, calc 1,2, chemistry and physics 1
Bro just get a full tuition scholarship
That’s a lot of work
Bruh
I did that, but an accelerated path (CLEP and dual enrollment) helped me save on rent and food
I really want to do this! I'm researching more about it right now, I just finished my freshman year of high school and I do not want to burden my parents with college.
Heck yeah!! I’m excited for you. Reach out if you have any questions :)
Thank you so much for all this amazing information I literally binged watch all your videos and got me motivated in start changing my way of thinking ❤
You got this!
Bruh, this makes me feel like a friggin failure and I'm in sophmore year.
Are you HS or a college sophomore?
Dude this was a really insightful video. I’ll be going into junior year soon and have taken 4 APs so far and have PSEO as an option at my school. I was already looking into PSEO/Dual Enrollment and this convinced me to go further into the whole college credit gathering plan I have. Thanks for all this info
That's awesome!! Best of luck
I feel like in order to do this one has to be an extremely dedicated person. For example some people (Like me), would simply be unable to be dedicated enough to finish such a plan.
Dedication is definitely a key factor if you're aiming for graduating in a year.
You also don't need to be exceptionally dedicated to benefit from trying one of these programs. Taking one CLEP exam could make a difference.
You're already putting effort into school, so setting aside some time to prepare for some of these can be manageable.
From there, you might find the motivation to keep going
Kinda off-topic questions, but still:
1. what software did you use for infographics?
2. Your journey is truly fascinating, but would this work for international students?
Canva :)
And for international students, depending on where they’re going for university. I’d say it’s a possibility if you’re aiming for a US university/college that allows the transfer of these credits.
Say you were to attend University of Minnesota Duluth… they accept these credits. I’d be shocked if they disqualify students just because you aren’t in the US.
But also something to verify/research with any school (send them an email and they’ll confirm).
Saying it here once again, its sad that we have to pay 50% for dual enrollment. I want to try the college board linked thing for sure.
Also is this possible for people who want to double major?
You are such a legend for making this free. Bless you.
Thank you! :) curious to ask, what’s the intention of double majoring?
@John_Zheng No, I'm just curious as I'm not sure what I want to do yet and want have all my options open.
If you graduated from HS, years ago, U can earn credit only with CLEP and DSST? For example Business, the amount of course are limited
Yes, those tend to be the options that you can explore. However, there are also internship credits and other work related opportunities. I recommend Macro or Micro Economics and Principles of Marketing for CLEP if you are going for a business degree. Research projects could be another method to get more credits and may also come with a university scholarship.
Hey, I was already interested in self studying AP’s next year, but I have a couple questions for you. You said self studying was easier than most people say, but what scores were you aiming for? Just a passing 3, or were you going for 5’s? Secondly, could you share the routine you used for studying? You said you spent about 3 weeks per AP, but how many hours per day? Thirdly, what APs would you personally recommend to self study?
Thanks!
I aimed for the passing score. You don't have to be a perfectionist (i.e., "I need to get a 5")--if a 3 works to get your credits, then it takes the pressure off. I typically aimed for a minimum of a 3, but would also score higher.
My routine was a lot of deepwork sessions. If a subject had 14 chapters, it would take me a day to get through a chapter.
Meaning, in 2 weeks, I would master the material. Read through it, do practice questions, review, do free online exams, then I just got it out of the way.
There are a lot of easy AP exams--I'd say Psychology and Economics are pretty simple to start with. Most Uni will require them. Plus, passing these will help you spiral into keeping the momentum going
all of the colleges near me only allow dual enrolling in junior and senior year of hs
You guys are outstanding!
Hi John great video! How many CLEP exams did you take? How many college credits did they get you? I was also wondering if was it easy to make friends and everything because I was thinking of taking a very similar path to you, doing APs, Cleps, dsst's, and all the other good stuff. But one thing that I thought about was will my time at college be fun and will I enjoy it the same way as I would if I did the regular 4 years or if would it not really make much of a difference if I graduated in 1 year. I plan to major in health sciences and plan to go to med school after. What would your advice be?
great video it just sucks that where i live in dallas most of this doesnt apply i rlly only have ap, clep and dual credit which is not bad but can be limited
This works for TX.
What makes you say it doesn’t apply to Dallas?
@@John_Zheng like the college i would go to doesnt have dsst and dual credit is limited where i live and not free but im pretty sure it varies greatly as isds in texas are not standardized
Hi - We met Zeke recently. It was interesting. Daniel
Nice! Zeke is awesome
Hey John, this video was amazing. I've been looking into this method for a while now, but there are some gaps that I don't know about yet. I just finished my freshman year in HS, but my school only has a few AP courses and gatekeeps dual enrollment until the 3rd year (even then, you can only take a limited amount). Also, my counselor said the school does not allow students to self-study AP courses that the school doesn't offer (which defeats one of the purposes of self study). How did you get started, and is there a way to get around these restrictions?
Wow… the blatant lies you were told o_o (or, the counselor doesn’t know-which could very well be the case).
You can ALWAYS self-study AP exams. Even if your school doesn’t offer it, you can do it on your own. You can actually request your school to facilitate an AP exam if they don’t offer it-I had my school do my AP Macroeconomics since it wasn’t offered (this is just the exam). If they intentionally resist, schedule it with another school that offers AP exams.
Again, HS doesn’t want you to do dual enrollment since they would lose funding. Sometimes they say it’s only 3rd year, but in reality, you can do it sooner… what state are you in?
@@John_Zheng Thanks, I appreciate the very swift reply! I am in PA, but the school is a private school (public schools around are not very good and are located in a bad area, scholarship was also a factor) and the school told me that self-studied AP exams can only be taken on the school campus (hence the "you can only self-study AP exams we offer" reply I received). They claimed they couldn't proctor exams for courses they don't offer. I also tried asking a few months earlier if I could take it at another school, but they said they didn't know of any that would allow me.
@@John_Zheng Also, I saw you mentioned in the video that you could free up time during school hours by not going to class. How did you do this?
I'm guessing this can't apply to EU students? I don't know if college creds exist here.
Yeah, this is revolved around the US system. Though, if you’re planning to attend a US university, there could be the possibility you could earn credits, even if you’re in the EU.
Definitely some research would be involved in this
Could you help me make a plan? (I am currently in 8th Grade and wondering how I should progress)
Do you have a family member that can help you with this?
What’s your vision/goal?
@@top7memes or John_Zheng can reply to your question within the hr 😂 😊
@@quinnbloodmoon1112 I talked to my sister about this, and she didn't believe me and talked trash about the idea.
@@John_Zheng My goal is to get a degree in Business Administration or Finance. I hope to complete college in a year, and maybe get an MBA.
Question on how you managed to get into a grad school like Harvard in the one year you were in college
How did you balance your class load, your ECs and studying for your GREs considering your entire undergrad portfolio had to be condensed to just one year?
Bro John I’m going to be a senior in HS this coming year how many general education classes can I finish is there a limit
You can finish a decent amount. I’d look into dual enrollment options, and knock out some easy self-study exams for college credits
That can easily get you 1-1.5 years out of the way if you’re committed
Even if you start college, there are other strategic ways you can condense down time/money by leveraging self-study, credit-by-exam, enrolling in community colleges nearby that transfer - I was able to assist one of my college buddies to finish 2 years early by doing this
Lisan al Gaib!
So skipping class in your HS is an option?
I approved my credits, which allowed me to not have to take the required classes - for example: economics
I already enrolled in University. Can I enroll dual enrolment? What should I do?
No, it’s only for HS students.
Look at CLEP/DSST exams as a start. Even local community colleges that have courses which could transfer over
School is also fun for hanging out and talking shit though and you cant put a pricetag on that
Do you know how many exact AP's, Cleps, Dual enrollment classes, ETC. you took? I am currently going to be a sophmore(hs) hoping for a degree in Finance.
I'd say it was half dual enrollment, half self-studying. Self-studying was definitely more flexible. You have plenty of time since you're entering into sophomore of HS--this is exactly when I started
Hey John, just wanna say I love your content, but how would I pursue this as an international hs in Australia. We dont have an AP exam or any of the other options.
Also regarding HS, if u prepared for these exams in your own time, did u just get homeschooled instead, or did the HS allow you to take days off for that?
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but how much of this applies to University in Canada? I’m just starting to look into education and don’t understand a lot of things yet
Will this make my 12 years of studying to be a dermatologist shorter?
Absolutely a possibility if you’re committed
If someone were to enroll in fast grad academy would things like the excel sheet of college credits needed on your page also to available?
Hey! Yes, everything will be available, including the college credit tracker. There are a few other additional custom resources we've added in there.
More to come, stay tuned :)
@@John_Zheng that’s great thank you. And also is it a one time purchase or similar to a subscription?
@@kayoowoo6847 one time!
Hey, i just want to say, you are doing a great work, i am joining college in next month, ( i am 18) any tips for me?
CLEP/DSST, or Credit by Exam of your college has them.
Then also search local community colleges nearby whatever school you’re at and you can swap out some courses that transfer over.
Can save you thousands of dollars
Hey John quick question. I have just completed my freshman year of HS and have already taken 1 AP class. By the end of my senior year I have estimated that I will take 14 AP classes in total. So my question was how can I contact you because I want to see what
your steps to complete college in 1 year. This can help serve as guidance for how many college credits I need to earn each year. Thanks in advance!
Starting early is key, great that you’re thinking about this now. Any specific questions you have that I didn’t address in the video?
I am currently entering my somphmore year of high school and I plan to graduate this year with about a years worth of college credits and will be halfway done with my AA degree at my local CC. I hope to transfer to an ivy as a junior, do you think I have a chance?
This depends on if the school accepts those credits. You can absolutely knock out a lot of credits, but it all depends on the institution that's letting you come in with those credits
Could you apply the same method in undergrad for your masters? If so, how??
This video is meant more for your undergraduate degree. There are many graduate programs out there, so you could choose a school/program you could potentially finish sooner than other programs
Thanks for making this informational video.
I’m a student in California and if I manage to self study any subject for example in Clep, AP or dsst can it replace any of my requirements to graduate in highschool and I don’t have to attend class in person?
Thank you! Verify with your HS, but yes, typically if you are proficient in a subject, you’ll free up that time.
But, (as an example) in the event where you can get college credits for Economics, and the HS still requires you to still take Economics, they have their sh*t backwards
Keep me updated and lmk how it goes!
Hello, I am a high school student who is interested in going into pre-med. Would you recommend completing major requirements while in high school, or should this be done while at the university I plan to attend? Do you know if universities have a cap on the credits they accept? How would this early graduation route impact my admission into medical school/graduate programs (especially high-ranking programs)?
Really depends on the university-
Some will cap credits you can come in with. And I haven’t seen it impact med school. Med school admissions are its own thing entirely…
You can graduate early by knocking out gen ed/liberal arts and do your specialized/higher-division classes at your university
I did pursue major requirements in HS, but again, it’s up to you and what your goals are :)
Im in my freshman year of high school and i would really love to take this course but i dont know if the ap credits transfer to ASU because transferology does not contain any information about the school and searching it up sends me in a loophole and my brain hurts. please help lmao! :)
What degree do you have?
Studied business/organizational management
But this would work for any path in business- marketing, finance, etc.
Can i do this in india
Could you please tell me how I can do this wanting to do a post bacc pre med degree? How does it work?? 😢 anyone know?
wonder what degree you got for under grad and masters
How did you make a competitive application for grad school during your one year of undergrad?
Also, which highschool did you go to where they gave you credit for self studying a CLEP/AP exam? I've looked at many schools' policies and I haven't found a single one