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Your experiences can turn into academic credits. That means saving tuition costs and taking fewer college classes to earn your WilmU degree.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are <strong>four ways to earn college credit while still in high school<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-standardized-tests-and-exams\">1. Standardized tests and exams\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You studied and took the test. Now it\u2019s time to let it work for you. WilmU accepts credit for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/coel\/credits-through-alternative-providers.aspx\">standardized tests and exams<\/a>, including Advancement Placement (AP) and College-Level Examination Program (CLEP).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-early-college-credit\">2. 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Since Dual Enrollment classes are held during your regular school day, you can earn college credit while fulfilling high school graduation requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-career-pathways\">4. Career Pathways\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re part of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/delawarepathways\/\">Career Pathway<\/a> at your high school, you can earn college credit. 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