How We Graduated College in 3 Years with a 4.0

[@mikebaum9711]

You guys are so grown up already. I remember when you were in middle school!😢

[@Sdsdbn]

yeah!

[@jeannelle_]

Ya'll are inspiring. I wish I had that goal in my mind when I was in high school. I didn't even know what I wanted to do after high school or even after I graduated with my undergrad. You guys are so smart, dedicated, and definitely have that strong grit when it comes to getting your goals!! Love it!!

[@matthewmadsen8123]

hi how are u

[@emily0071000]

In the UK we sit proper exams only three times in school at age 15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 and everyone in the country sits the same exams at the same exact time so it’s fair (depending on what subjects you choose). All the different classes and credits seems confusing and the fact you can do classes that transfer to a university level degree at school when you’re so young is crazy, i love you guys though and i love hearing about your academics, your work ethic is so inspiring🤍

[@amberleggett1723]

What school do you go in the UK I live there to

[@samanthal2763]

I live in America and I have proper exams at least once a week if not more. Americas system is strange if you aren't use to it but it's alot simpler if your spending your whole educational career in it

[@rm6758]

yeah IB is pretty similar to AP. in IB, there are "higher-level" courses and "standard-level" courses and colleges often give credit for higher-level exams.

[@maggiehartzler4486]

I don't have enough good things to say about dual enrollment. I just graduated high school with 41 credit hours to transfer in, and I also plan to graduate college in three years. Doing so will save me literally tens of thousands of dollars. I actually took my classes at a college and I feel that doing so will make the transition from high school to college learning easier. After hearing about the horror stories of AP exams, I am so glad that my school didn't offer them. It boggles my mind that some students enroll in these difficult classes, pay a lot of money to take tests, and might not even end up getting credit for them. For me, dual enrollment was completely free (textbooks included) unless you fail the class, in which you have to pay the full price (incentive lol). If you're given the option/opportunity, I highly recommend dual credit!

[@makenziehoman]

Maggie Hartzler I 100% agree with you. I just graduated high school with 62 college credits and am transferring an entire degree to my university. I’ve heard horror stories about AP classes too and it makes me so grateful I wasn’t even given them as an option. If you aren’t planning on going to an Ivy or super prestigious college, your credits will transfer pretty well anywhere you choose to go. To anyone wondering, definitely weigh the pros and cons before just choosing AP classes.

[@nataliequigs3819]

My high school didn't offer many college level classes so I had to take APs or IBs. I highly recommend taking advantage of these programs in your school but make sure, they will transfer as credits because the exams are expensive. In my high school, you had to pay for and take the exams if you took the class. Every college is different but I go to a SUNY school and this is how it transferred (28 credits): AP English Language (elective credit - not even general ed.), AP statistics (math general ed.), AP calculus (transfers directly as major requirement often or general ed.), AP economics (micro & macro - directly toward my major, minor, and general ed.), AP computer science principles (elective gredit), and college level Spanish which was taken through a SUNY school though my high school. All counted as 4 credits. I took an IB course in high school but it did not transfer (not even as elective credit). Credits help give you a better time slot for choosing your classes and more difficult high school classes will prepare you better for college so highly recommend taking them!

[@sistersatshore2987]

early love y’all i can’t believe it’s been 3 YEARS i have been watching u guys since u first moved in to ur apt/dorm wow in shook thank y’all for being apart of my childhood❤️❤️

[@arianneouellet692]

The system in the US completely baffles me. Like the fact that you can get any college credit from high school classes is insane.

[@norakaponyas3926]

Yes, and you can leave high school early, college early... so strange

[@amberleggett1723]

At least you learn stuff in the states I learn nothing in highschool

[@hannahelizabeth8564]

Yes and the Americans hardly know any geography; they only learn the states in PRIMARY SCHOOL and then its finished so they arent that good at geography!

[@iwatchytwhenimbored1636]

@@hannahelizabeth8564 i will confirm this as true.. lol

[@thatgirlonyoutube6451]

I took classes directly through the college, but it was discounted because I was in school

[@SarahSchneider2]

I had 0 ideas of what I wanted to do career-wise while in high school. I also didn't start college right after high school. A year off ended up going to a few years but everyone is different. I finally started at a local community college. I started part-time for the 1st year so it will take me 3 years there (done with CC in a year) and then 2 years at University. So for me, it's will take 5 years to get that 4 year degree.

[@matthewmadsen8123]

hi how are u

[@iwatchytwhenimbored1636]

You got this! Keep believing!

[@OsirusIrdia]

I can’t speak for non-Texas public schools but for those schools they’re required to provide college credit for AP exam scores 3+. For stem majors, you’re able to accept credit for core courses to your major, like AP Bio for a Biology major. For my in progress aerospace degree, I was able to accept credit for a year of physics and calculus and go to the higher level courses.

[@emmaraine9456]

the US education system is so confusing... in the UK we do GCSEs in secondary school (age 11-16) which include maths, english and sciences and then we go to sixth form/college (age 16-18) and sit three A-Levels in any subjects we choose (psychology, geography, biology for me). We apply for a course at university (for me geography) and based on our A-Level grades (A* to E) we either get in or don't and then all university courses (apart from medicine/veterinary science/integrated masters) are all just 3 years

[@Luu904]

Both systems are really confusing, in my country you go to high school (grades 7-11) and you take math, sciencie, social studies, english and spanish all through it until you graduate, take a test similar to an SAT and based on your score and your results from grades 10 and 11 you get a "college score" and you either enter to the course you want or not

[@Sarahr98998]

That sounds infinitely more confusing lol

[@lauraireson6358]

Sarahr98998 The UK is just narrowing down subjects as you get older. You sit core subjects and optionals for GCSE at 16. Then three, usually narrowed down, subjects of your choice at A level at 18. Then usually one of those or something similar for your degree. Your degree is also almost only modules for your specific degree. Such as, I took different elements of psychology for my degree, nothing like english or languages. That’s the traditional route I took anyway.

[@101sanford]

@@lauraireson6358 im the big man

[@beautybaby787]

That’s not actually in all of the uk, Scotland’s different x

[@anniecruz8690]

I live in Southern California and high schools here don’t offer dual credit classes. However, we do have AP and IB classes but IB often doesn’t transfer to colleges. I did all APs (Euro, US history, Physics, Lang, Lit, Psych, Gov, and Calc) and was also able to graduate with a nursing degree in 3 years instead of 4 or 5 (which is very difficult!). I just graduated last week too so it’s been cool to watch you guys along the way :)

[@MeganandCiera]

Congratulations!

[@anniecruz8690]

Megan and Ciera omg thank you :’) my day has been made! Congrats to you both too!! I’ve loved watching you guys for years now due to the fact that I feel we have a lot in common (athletics, health care career, graduating early, etc). Thank you again for making such enjoyable content :)

[@makenziehoman]

I’m pre-med instead of pre-pt, but I’m planning on majoring in human physiology next year at Iowa like y’all are. I’m doing it in 3 years too. I’ve talked to a few science majors who already attend Iowa and your video confirmed everything I’ve heard already. It was super helpful!

[@MeganandCiera]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@sydrod2372]

I still can’t believe y’all are 20 I’ve been subscribed for 5 years wow time flies. Inspiring to watch you grow and find your path in life

[@tori6741]

I was sick of my life so...I went and got British high school English & Math quals then got what is called a college Diploma, which is like senior high school level stuff. From there I went on to TRY a Joint Honours in Physics and Astronomy at university. I thought yeah, a bit of both BUT it turned out I was doing two degrees at once and no elective courses to make up credits, instead I had to do Freshman&Sophomore years compulsery Mathematics. I fluncked almost everything in1st year so repeated it, dropped the Astronomy and did physics on its own. Did not get great grades but passed everthing to scrap a ordinary degree; it took 5 yrs; collapsed in a heap for months after graduating. I think you guys are AMAZING! for doing what you did.

[@brofights3138]

US and European Uni is so different. We do a bachelors in 3 years regular time. Probably due to our highschool being at a much higher level than the US counterpart. Also from what I have seen most US uni courses are easier or their exam scoring is adapted. Most international students we have at our university don´t make it past the first year.

[@makenziehoman]

I just graduated high school and we have had several exchange students from all over the world the past three years at my school. The majority of them all say that American school is way easier than what they are used to.

[@brofights3138]

@@makenziehoman can only agree. And have to assume that it continues that way in uni

[@erinjohnson9256]

Congratulations on graduation, I am so glad you clogged it do we were included

[@erinjohnson9256]

*vlogged

[@matthewmadsen8123]

hi how are u

[@101sanford]

@@erinjohnson9256 im the big man

[@iwatchytwhenimbored1636]

I'm 11, but im trying toget as ahead in school as i can. You guys helped me get my cartwheel, and now your heling me with college. Thank you!

[@ashleyg5631]

I love you guys so so much! Great job with graduating! Also, my cousin went to the same gymnastics gym as you guys! However, I currently go to Triad. Have you ever heard of that?

[@matthewmadsen8123]

hi how are u

[@ashleyg5631]

Matthew Madsen I am good 💛

[@GreenieEyes]

Omg guys i remember when u were in ur business class in hs. Been watching for the longest time! Love u guys💛

[@caroldancer98]

It's crazy how much it can vary from country to country. I study in Portugal and my semester we are obligated to take at least 30 credits per semester.

[@Azzazpimp]

Do your credits work different from ours perhaps? Because otherwise I guess it’s standard practice for y’all to study from sunup to sundown every day?

[@caroldancer98]

@@Azzazpimp hmm idk, but it varies, there are some days that I do have class for 10 hours though. Pretty intense.

[@VA3KAMA3]

First of all congrats on graduating :)! I really like the content on here as well as on tc2. You're good inspiration to get back on track anytime in training. Keep up the good work :)!

[@dpguinee]

how to graduate in 3 years with a 4.0: don't have 2 science majors LOL, but I'm about to be a senior at UMass Amherst (very reputable school) and I'm going to end up with two separate bachelors of science degrees in public health and food science. I came into college with 14 credits (did some AP and some dual enrollment, and my school had IB but I wasn't in it) and have been doing 18-20 credits per semester since entering plus two summer science courses. a lot of my classes run only every other semester so I physically can't graduate early haha. if I hadn't added food science in the middle of my first semester though I easily could've graduated in 3 or 3.5 years as just a public health major. I am also from out of state so if I had gone to a NJ state school (Rutgers, Rowan, TCNJ, etc) I'm sure I could have swayed more AP credits. I currently have a 3.3 GPA (would have been better if biochem and calculus hadn't ruined everything) but if I do well these next two semesters I could potentially get a 3.5 highest possible over my 4 years! For AP's: 5 on AP Lit (transferred as English 1AL requirement), 4 on AP environmental (transferred as biological science), 4 on AP statistics (transferred as quantitative math), dual enrollment English (transferred as freshman English requirement). my 3's on US History and Psychology did not transfer. I got a 31 ACT (which I submitted) and 1290 SAT (which I did not submit) I was also in marching band for my first 2 years, and was also in a service fraternity (Alpha Phi Omega) so I wasn't just studying and stuff all day lol. I don't party/go out often either.

[@lillianmaddaford8514]

Yay! Great video, I needed these tips :) Love your videos!!

[@MaddieCassidy]

HUGE congrats to you both! you should be so proud of yourselves. best of luck in grad school 🖤

[@MeganandCiera]

Thank you!

[@liliansmeenge3297]

Congratulations on graduating! Love from the Netherlands

[@hiabigail6263]

What year of high school did y'all start taking college credit classes? I'm going to be a junior this year and I have been thinking about taking dual credit classes as well.

[@MeganandCiera]

Some sophomore, but mostly junior and senior

[@matthewmadsen8123]

hi how are u

[@101sanford]

@@MeganandCiera im the big man

[@makenziehoman]

I know that you weren’t asking me, but I am graduating high school this year with two associates degrees so I’ll give my input. I started taking classes my freshman year of high school but I took the majority sophomore through senior year. This last semester of senior year I took 4 college classes in combination with my high school classes. I would definitely take advantage of Dual Enrollment classes if they are available. They can save you a ton of money in college!!

[@giagatte6559]

i’m obsessed with ur content omg!! (i make videos too)

[@matthewmadsen8123]

hi how are u

[@MiggeS]

The content's awesome as always. Thank you.

[@kaydebathgate9321]

Wow! A 4.0 that’s so incredible I’m so proud of them!! I only have a 3.7 in high school lol. I like these tips, though🥺😂❤️

[@maraisfan4life517]

Kayde Bathgate that’s still really good

[@kaydebathgate9321]

Marais fan 4 life aww, thank you so much!🥺❤️

[@masahalsabbagh1504]

Hi, Can you tell me what u wanna be in the future and what subjects did u do Thanks xx

[@hayleygrimes8804]

In my state there is AICE, AP, Dual Credit, and I think IB. AP and IB are pretty similar I think. It is interesting because I will see what I get because I am doing a combination of AP, AICE, and Dual Enrollment! My goal is to have a lot of college credit, I will see in two years! I have to take Dual Enrollment at the local community college.

[@breanamunroe8934]

Its interesting that your dual credit classes were still at your highschool. I just graduated this year in three years as well and took dual credit classes (we called it early college) but i had to actually attend the community college with only 2-3 classes at high school. Congrats on graduating as well!

[@MeganandCiera]

I believe the only reason we were able to take the dual enrollment classes at our high school was because our teachers for those classes were specifically qualified to teach them (i.e. I assume they had to get some sort of license or certification). However, some students in our district and districts around us still went to a local community college for classes they were taking.

[@breanamunroe8934]

Megan and Ciera thats super cool you guys got that opportunity to stay at the high school, i would of loved that! Good luck in PT school, i will be starting SLP school this fall as well!

[@harmonycarson8291]

Wow it feels like just last year you were in grade 10 I figured out you were in college when I found this channel

[@chelsey8737]

I think they count for more bc you take a college course but at high school. So you're younger than the average taking the class plus its a different system

[@asilie2341]

We didn’t have dual-credit in Minnesota 😫. We have PSEO which is taking college classes in high school but it is on the college campus’

[@madelinemorphis]

the twins are so smart omg!!

[@jocielynn824]

I’ve done dual enrollment since 10th grade and I live in Florida

[@thereality681]

all y’all school systems are weird Australia’s is so simple go to high school pick what you want to do then study that at uni. Varying course lengths but that’s what it is

[@josieczeskleba1924]

That’s so cool you guys could take college classes but stay in high school. My school’s equivalent just has you attend classes at the local community college.

[@gweisa899]

Hi, You lucky got college credits. Also, do you still remember any German you learned to have a conversation or no? I took American Sign Language in my school.

[@sophiaolson7044]

Can you share your experience at Iowa? I'm going there this fall! I'm so excited!

[@makenziehoman]

I’m going there too :)

[@chrisjones245]

what is a 4.0? is that like the best mark? i might look it up

[@iwatchytwhenimbored1636]

if you want to do this and your in high school take COLLEGE COURSES no matter how hard they are. Spend more time studying then breaking the law. you could still have fun but hang with the right crowd.

[@donatobartolo5834]

I congratulate you both pretty and very smart girls

[@donatobartolo5834]

Congratulations on your graduation. Now I ask you what you plan to study at the university?

[@Sarahr98998]

They’re going to grad school for physical therapy

[@tropicalbeaches]

Can you graduate early if you are from a foreign country and go to uni in the us can you grad early

[@em5353]

It's definitely possible in some situations! Certain majors and colleges will require more or less classes in order to graduate. If you're willing to take a heavy workload, you may be able to make it work. I would email or call the admissions office at the schools you're looking at applying to and talk to them about your situation because they should be able to give you more specific information :)

[@mayaromhan4145]

you graduated from college or school !!!! how old are you ?

[@kristionaslife7758]

I will be taking highschool classes in 8th grade and college classes when I'm in highschool

[@bobby5049]

I love you both so much 💕

[@marialapa8237]

I'm obsessed with your videos since you were in middle school! Life goes by so fast. Keep up with the good work girls. I'm on my first year of college and i'm taking 30 credits ahahah i guess it changes a lot from country to country

[@italyitalian2325]

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[@alishadaly7690]

What majors did they both take xx

[@alyssaschrader9403]

are you in any debt?

[@alexiae4859]

Hi! So, I pretty much did Freshman, Sophomore and Junior year of high school in a foreign country, I'm going to the States for my Senior year, do you think its possible to get college credit and reduce to at les 3 and a half years in college?

[@MeganandCiera]

You might have to take a lot of college credit classes your senior year, and even then it might be hard to get a full year’s worth of credit. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible or that you couldn’t get a good chunk done!

[@alexiae4859]

@@MeganandCiera Thank you so much for answering! Your videos are really good 💓

[@MrsChaseMiddley]

I couldn't even hold a 4.0 in primary school... that's sad

[@reaganelizabeth8099]

hi

[@reaganelizabeth8099]

omg i was first! crazy

[@jaymisynmarie]

ugh i LOVE shit like this and i’m not even american so the system doesn’t work the same lmfaoooo

[@martagsonet]

Ly!❤

[@michaelata]

WHO ELSE IS SUPER PROUD OF MEGAN AND CIERA??🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ small youtuber here

[@laurynthegymnast8828]

second i love y’all

[@iflipandtumble]

!!!! THEY LIVE SO CLOSE TO MY GRANDMA

[@chelsey8737]

I can finish a semester early at my JC at my before I transfer to the State school but I don't know if I will. Also, my high school didn't offer dual credit so I only got credit for 2 english classes from an AP Lit test in HS.

[@Olafemi96]

I could've taken AP classes in high school but I was too lazy and I could've graduated sooner like y'all did. Smh.

[@martagsonet]

Early😍

[@tashaporter1053]

I love you girls ❤️

[@antonionelson9625]

Love you 😍

[@rondoflicflac]

💛💛💛

[@sara-wl9fn]

Is the GPA from 5 or 4?

[@rachelcriss32]

4

[@timmyjoel5792]

You lost me at GenChem 🤣

[@donatobartolo5834]

I guess they study a lot

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

I didn’t understand anything you said!!

[@Boodieman72]

Technically you haven't graduated from college, just undergraduate college as you are going for a graduate degree.

[@MeganandCiera]

We had a graduation so I believe that means we technically graduated.

[@Boodieman72]

@@MeganandCiera I hope your graduate schooling doesn't get disrupted my SARS-Covid-2

[@charlottesinclair9354]

They have still graduated as they have completed their degree. Going to grad school just gains them a second degree

[@antonionelson9625]

Hey Love you 😘

[@alyssac9129]

~flex~