• Students assume that the deadlines and information provided by their school-based counselors and college advisors apply widely. They don't; especially if the student is interested in attending a college or university in a different state.

• Students assume that Dual Enrollment course credit automatically transfers to any college or university. Students assume that any AP course credit will be accepted with the required score to any college or university.

• Basic out-of-state admissions strategy

• How to understand the DPSCD Dual Enrollment program and how to use it effectively for your student

• How advanced college credit actually works in higher education; and how to ensure that those credits are transferrable and applicable per college of interest

Your registration covers the How to Reach Hillman® Hidden Rules of Out-of-State Admissions & Dual Enrollment, AP Credit, and Degree Planning.

The Hidden Rules of Out-of-State Admissions

The Hidden Rules of Out-of-State Admissions explains how application timelines, institutional policies, and enrollment practices affect students applying beyond their home state.

The Hidden Rules of Dual Enrollment, AP Credit, and Degree Planning

The PDF Guide includes a detailed explanation of how colleges and universities treat transferred credits (Dual Enrollment and AP) and what that means for students who intend to take Dual Enrollment courses or AP courses.

This Guide also includes practical planning tools, including:

• The How to Reach Hillman® Transfer Credit Verification Form (with specific instructions for use);

• The How to Reach Hillman® Dual Enrollment Matrix;

• The How to Reach Hillman® Advanced Placement Matrix

• The How to Reach Hillman® Verification Matrix;

• The How to Reach Hillman® Transfer Credit Verification Email Template (with detailed explanation and language) to assist students and families in their official communication between institutions.