GMHS Lasso Online

College acceptance is getting more and more competitive each year as students are pushing their workload to stand out as a student. A new opportunity at George Mason, however, will make it easier for students to standout against other students across the country.

For the first time ever, George Mason will be offering dual enrollment classes through Northern Virginia Community College. The classes will be taught at Mason during the school day and will be free of charge to students. The classes that will be offered are Math for the Liberal Arts I and II (course ID 323006 and 323106) and Geophysics (course ID 421006).

The Math for the Liberal Arts classes are only one semester long but are worth three college credits each and half of a high school credit each. The Geophysics class is a whole year long, worth four college credits, and one high school credit.

Speaking from experience, dual enrollment is a great opportunity.  I have been dual enrolled at NOVA since the spring 2011 and have earned thirteen credits. I took four of my five classes through the Governors Career and Technical Academy in Arlington (GCTAA) through the Arlington Career Center. One of the classes was Math for Liberal Arts I which is one of the classes being offered at Mason.

By taking these classes, not only do students start an official college transcript while in high school, but the grades may also boost one’s high school GPA. College admissions offices will acknowledge the extra effort which will help when trying to get into the school of choice.

Another advantage of taking these courses is that they are considered “general education” classes at many colleges which means that college undergraduate students are required to take them to graduate. If high school students take them while still in high school, not only will it be easier to graduate earlier if one decided to do so, but it will also save thousands of dollars.

If you have already submitted your course registration online but would like to make a change and sign up for one of these classes, make an appointment to see your guidance counselor as soon as possible.

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