Online High

Today we begin a new column for Online High blog. It’s called Ask BOHS and you can ask us anything that you might like about online high schools and such. In return, we will answer the questions here (while helping you retain your privacy). The first question is below.
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I am a 27-year-old Canadian living in Korea. I have wanted to go back to school for some time now. Unfortunately, since I never finished high school and I live overseas, it’s proving not to be the easiest thing to do. Can you tell me what my best options would be? Would it be best to do the dual credit schools you mention? Would that give me a better stepping stone. I would like to continue my education overseas.

AR

People are often surprised when I recommend certain programs and not others. What is the right choice for one person is not necessarily the right choice for another. In your case, let’s look at some of the facts:

1. You are 27 years old.
2. You live abroad.
3. You plan on completing a college degree.
4. You want to do the college degree overseas as well.

Given those parameters, I think you are exactly right that, given your age and your situation, a dual credit program like MU High School (at University of Missouri, Columbia) would be a good choice for you. Even if you elected to go elsewhere after getting the high school diploma, the college credit should easily transfer.

I should tell you that in the second edition of Complete Guide to Online High Schools: Distance learning options for teens & adults we will be including we are going to add a chapter on dual credit programs. This seems to be a growth area and for people in your particular situation it often is a good choice.