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Benefits Of Early College
I am currently attending a diverse public school at Early College High School. Early College is inside of Horry Georgetown Technical College, so we are required to take college courses. When I graduate from Early College, I will receive two years of college and an associate's degree with no funds. In Early College, every student is required to take an AVID class. This class is ascertained with students that they are ready to handle college, current classes, and career fields I am interested in. Early College gives students to make the most out of students success in my future career.
I think I have what it takes to make it into Coastal Carolina University. There are many ways to make colleges better and to improve my education. A way I will

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