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Күн бұрын🚀 Fast Grad Academy WAITLIST - linktr.ee/thejohnzheng
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My story on graduating college in just one year and saving thousands on student debt. From high school to college, revealing the strategic methods I used to earn college credits while still in high school through AP (Advanced Placement), CLEP (College-Level Examination Program), and DSST exams, and dual enrollment programs (PSEO - Post-Secondary Enrollment Option). Learn how to navigate the complex education system, maximize your time and resources, and achieve academic excellence without the burden of overwhelming debt. Whether you're a high school student, parent, or educator, this video provides invaluable insights to fast-track your academic success and your approach to higher education. These could be game-changing tips to start your journey towards a reducing student debt and obtaining your college degree faster.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:45 - Student Debt
1:27 - The Epiphany and Vision
2:25 - Self-Studying
4:37 - My Results
5:23 - The School System / Different Perspectives
7:00 - Dissecting a Four-Year Degree
7:53- Importance of Transferable Credits
9:00 - Dual Enrollment/PSEO
11:58 - Free E-Book / Fast Grad Academy
12:09 - Dual Enrollment/PSEO
13:20 - Navigating Exams
14:42 - Game Plan
15:46 - Reflection and Graduation
@John_Zheng 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching my video! Please take a moment comment any questions you may have. Also resources are in the description, along with the free E-Book / Waitlist for the Fast Grad Academy can be found here: linktr.ee/thejohnzheng
@pyarmolife 23 күн бұрын
This is amazing! I wish I knew this earlier… it too late for me but I going to forward to my nephew and neices
@John_Zheng 23 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! :)
@Eigna27 21 күн бұрын
I really want to do this! I'm researching more about it right now, I just finished my freshman year of high school and I do not want to burden my parents with college.
@John_Zheng 21 күн бұрын
Heck yeah!! I’m excited for you. Reach out if you have any questions :)
@rishidutta2469 21 күн бұрын
Dude this was a really insightful video. I’ll be going into junior year soon and have taken 4 APs so far and have PSEO as an option at my school. I was already looking into PSEO/Dual Enrollment and this convinced me to go further into the whole college credit gathering plan I have. Thanks for all this info
@John_Zheng 18 күн бұрын
That's awesome!! Best of luck
@itsmannylol 21 күн бұрын
dual enrollment is broken. i had 80 credits leaving high school
@John_Zheng 21 күн бұрын
lol hell yeah. More students should be doing this, hopefully this’ll spread awareness-it is very hidden many school districts
@francisco-id9zg 20 күн бұрын
Damnnn
@thevallins4324 10 күн бұрын
You guys are outstanding!
@ARK19973 9 күн бұрын
Hi John great video! How many CLEP exams did you take? How many college credits did they get you? I was also wondering if was it easy to make friends and everything because I was thinking of taking a very similar path to you, doing APs, Cleps, dsst's, and all the other good stuff. But one thing that I thought about was will my time at college be fun and will I enjoy it the same way as I would if I did the regular 4 years or if would it not really make much of a difference if I graduated in 1 year. I plan to major in health sciences and plan to go to med school after. What would your advice be?
@10gamer64 23 күн бұрын
Bruh, this makes me feel like a friggin failure and I'm in sophmore year.
@John_Zheng 22 күн бұрын
Are you HS or a college sophomore?
@VishramKidPG123 18 күн бұрын
all of the colleges near me only allow dual enrolling in junior and senior year of hs
@Xcite1003 11 күн бұрын
Im in my freshman year of high school and i would really love to take this course but i dont know if the ap credits transfer to ASU because transferology does not contain any information about the school and searching it up sends me in a loophole and my brain hurts. please help lmao! :)
@10gamer64 23 күн бұрын
I feel like in order to do this one has to be an extremely dedicated person. For example some people (Like me), would simply be unable to be dedicated enough to finish such a plan.
@John_Zheng 22 күн бұрын
Dedication is definitely a key factor if you're aiming for graduating in a year. You also don't need to be exceptionally dedicated to benefit from trying one of these programs. Taking one CLEP exam could make a difference. You're already putting effort into school, so setting aside some time to prepare for some of these can be manageable. From there, you might find the motivation to keep going
@extrabreezyday5543 17 күн бұрын
Saying it here once again, its sad that we have to pay 50% for dual enrollment. I want to try the college board linked thing for sure. Also is this possible for people who want to double major? You are such a legend for making this free. Bless you.
@John_Zheng 15 күн бұрын
Thank you! :) curious to ask, what’s the intention of double majoring?
@extrabreezyday5543 15 күн бұрын
@John_Zheng No, I'm just curious as I'm not sure what I want to do yet and want have all my options open.
@VD6608 20 күн бұрын
Hey, I was already interested in self studying AP’s next year, but I have a couple questions for you. You said self studying was easier than most people say, but what scores were you aiming for? Just a passing 3, or were you going for 5’s? Secondly, could you share the routine you used for studying? You said you spent about 3 weeks per AP, but how many hours per day? Thirdly, what APs would you personally recommend to self study? Thanks!
@John_Zheng 18 күн бұрын
I aimed for the passing score. You don't have to be a perfectionist (i.e., "I need to get a 5")--if a 3 works to get your credits, then it takes the pressure off. I typically aimed for a minimum of a 3, but would also score higher. My routine was a lot of deepwork sessions. If a subject had 14 chapters, it would take me a day to get through a chapter. Meaning, in 2 weeks, I would master the material. Read through it, do practice questions, review, do free online exams, then I just got it out of the way. There are a lot of easy AP exams--I'd say Psychology and Economics are pretty simple to start with. Most Uni will require them. Plus, passing these will help you spiral into keeping the momentum going
@Darkcamera45 22 күн бұрын
great video it just sucks that where i live in dallas most of this doesnt apply i rlly only have ap, clep and dual credit which is not bad but can be limited
@John_Zheng 22 күн бұрын
This works for TX. What makes you say it doesn’t apply to Dallas?
@Darkcamera45 22 күн бұрын
@@John_Zheng like the college i would go to doesnt have dsst and dual credit is limited where i live and not free but im pretty sure it varies greatly as isds in texas are not standardized
@peterMcCliff7669 22 күн бұрын
If you graduated from HS, years ago, U can earn credit only with CLEP and DSST? For example Business, the amount of course are limited
@John_Zheng 22 күн бұрын
Yes, those tend to be the options that you can explore. However, there are also internship credits and other work related opportunities. I recommend Macro or Micro Economics and Principles of Marketing for CLEP if you are going for a business degree. Research projects could be another method to get more credits and may also come with a university scholarship.
@mjd779 21 күн бұрын
Thanks for making this informational video. I’m a student in California and if I manage to self study any subject for example in Clep, AP or dsst can it replace any of my requirements to graduate in highschool and I don’t have to attend class in person?
@John_Zheng 21 күн бұрын
Thank you! Verify with your HS, but yes, typically if you are proficient in a subject, you’ll free up that time. But, (as an example) in the event where you can get college credits for Economics, and the HS still requires you to still take Economics, they have their sh*t backwards Keep me updated and lmk how it goes!
@g3m3los73 23 күн бұрын
Bro John I’m going to be a senior in HS this coming year how many general education classes can I finish is there a limit
@John_Zheng 23 күн бұрын
You can finish a decent amount. I’d look into dual enrollment options, and knock out some easy self-study exams for college credits That can easily get you 1-1.5 years out of the way if you’re committed Even if you start college, there are other strategic ways you can condense down time/money by leveraging self-study, credit-by-exam, enrolling in community colleges nearby that transfer - I was able to assist one of my college buddies to finish 2 years early by doing this
@feed_ddos_ever 22 күн бұрын
Kinda off-topic questions, but still: 1. what software did you use for infographics? 2. Your journey is truly fascinating, but would this work for international students?
@John_Zheng 21 күн бұрын
Canva :) And for international students, depending on where they’re going for university. I’d say it’s a possibility if you’re aiming for a US university/college that allows the transfer of these credits. Say you were to attend University of Minnesota Duluth… they accept these credits. I’d be shocked if they disqualify students just because you aren’t in the US. But also something to verify/research with any school (send them an email and they’ll confirm).
@sricharanmunnangi2248 18 күн бұрын
Bro just get a full tuition scholarship
@John_Zheng 18 күн бұрын
That’s a lot of work
@light-feathered6972 23 күн бұрын
I'm guessing this can't apply to EU students? I don't know if college creds exist here.
@John_Zheng 23 күн бұрын
Yeah, this is revolved around the US system. Though, if you’re planning to attend a US university, there could be the possibility you could earn credits, even if you’re in the EU. Definitely some research would be involved in this
@aquathecinderace7925 18 күн бұрын
Hey John quick question. I have just completed my freshman year of HS and have already taken 1 AP class. By the end of my senior year I have estimated that I will take 14 AP classes in total. So my question was how can I contact you because I want to see what your steps to complete college in 1 year. This can help serve as guidance for how many college credits I need to earn each year. Thanks in advance!
@John_Zheng 15 күн бұрын
Starting early is key, great that you’re thinking about this now. Any specific questions you have that I didn’t address in the video?
@anesotericreality7234 23 күн бұрын
Hello, I am a high school student who is interested in going into pre-med. Would you recommend completing major requirements while in high school, or should this be done while at the university I plan to attend? Do you know if universities have a cap on the credits they accept? How would this early graduation route impact my admission into medical school/graduate programs (especially high-ranking programs)?
@John_Zheng 23 күн бұрын
Really depends on the university- Some will cap credits you can come in with. And I haven’t seen it impact med school. Med school admissions are its own thing entirely… You can graduate early by knocking out gen ed/liberal arts and do your specialized/higher-division classes at your university I did pursue major requirements in HS, but again, it’s up to you and what your goals are :)
@Quags223s 19 күн бұрын
I am currently entering my somphmore year of high school and I plan to graduate this year with about a years worth of college credits and will be halfway done with my AA degree at my local CC. I hope to transfer to an ivy as a junior, do you think I have a chance?
@John_Zheng 18 күн бұрын
This depends on if the school accepts those credits. You can absolutely knock out a lot of credits, but it all depends on the institution that's letting you come in with those credits
@ish1699-h8u 20 күн бұрын
Do you know how many exact AP's, Cleps, Dual enrollment classes, ETC. you took? I am currently going to be a sophmore(hs) hoping for a degree in Finance.
@John_Zheng 18 күн бұрын
I'd say it was half dual enrollment, half self-studying. Self-studying was definitely more flexible. You have plenty of time since you're entering into sophomore of HS--this is exactly when I started
@tacticalmanx759 18 күн бұрын
Hey John, this video was amazing. I've been looking into this method for a while now, but there are some gaps that I don't know about yet. I just finished my freshman year in HS, but my school only has a few AP courses and gatekeeps dual enrollment until the 3rd year (even then, you can only take a limited amount). Also, my counselor said the school does not allow students to self-study AP courses that the school doesn't offer (which defeats one of the purposes of self study). How did you get started, and is there a way to get around these restrictions?
@John_Zheng 18 күн бұрын
Wow… the blatant lies you were told o_o (or, the counselor doesn’t know-which could very well be the case). You can ALWAYS self-study AP exams. Even if your school doesn’t offer it, you can do it on your own. You can actually request your school to facilitate an AP exam if they don’t offer it-I had my school do my AP Macroeconomics since it wasn’t offered (this is just the exam). If they intentionally resist, schedule it with another school that offers AP exams. Again, HS doesn’t want you to do dual enrollment since they would lose funding. Sometimes they say it’s only 3rd year, but in reality, you can do it sooner… what state are you in?
@tacticalmanx759 18 күн бұрын
@@John_Zheng Thanks, I appreciate the very swift reply! I am in PA, but the school is a private school (public schools around are not very good and are located in a bad area, scholarship was also a factor) and the school told me that self-studied AP exams can only be taken on the school campus (hence the "you can only self-study AP exams we offer" reply I received). They claimed they couldn't proctor exams for courses they don't offer. I also tried asking a few months earlier if I could take it at another school, but they said they didn't know of any that would allow me.
@tacticalmanx759 17 күн бұрын
@@John_Zheng Also, I saw you mentioned in the video that you could free up time during school hours by not going to class. How did you do this?
@kapdolkim1914 23 күн бұрын
Hi - We met Zeke recently. It was interesting. Daniel
@John_Zheng 23 күн бұрын
Nice! Zeke is awesome
@Arya56737 18 күн бұрын
Hey, i just want to say, you are doing a great work, i am joining college in next month, ( i am 18) any tips for me?
@John_Zheng 15 күн бұрын
CLEP/DSST, or Credit by Exam of your college has them. Then also search local community colleges nearby whatever school you’re at and you can swap out some courses that transfer over. Can save you thousands of dollars
@Ren-gt2gi 16 күн бұрын
I already enrolled in University. Can I enroll dual enrolment? What should I do?
@John_Zheng 15 күн бұрын
No, it’s only for HS students. Look at CLEP/DSST exams as a start. Even local community colleges that have courses which could transfer over
@lucie442 19 күн бұрын
Could you apply the same method in undergrad for your masters? If so, how??
@John_Zheng 18 күн бұрын
This video is meant more for your undergraduate degree. There are many graduate programs out there, so you could choose a school/program you could potentially finish sooner than other programs
@top7memes 23 күн бұрын
Could you help me make a plan? (I am currently in 8th Grade and wondering how I should progress)
@quinnbloodmoon1112 23 күн бұрын
Do you have a family member that can help you with this?
@John_Zheng 23 күн бұрын
What’s your vision/goal?
@quinnbloodmoon1112 23 күн бұрын
@@top7memes or John_Zheng can reply to your question within the hr 😂 😊
@top7memes 23 күн бұрын
@@quinnbloodmoon1112 I talked to my sister about this, and she didn't believe me and talked trash about the idea.
@top7memes 23 күн бұрын
@@John_Zheng My goal is to get a degree in Business Administration or Finance. I hope to complete college in a year, and maybe get an MBA.
@SMGA14 15 күн бұрын
Will this make my 12 years of studying to be a dermatologist shorter?
@John_Zheng 15 күн бұрын
Absolutely a possibility if you’re committed
@monopolyonsteroids9867 23 күн бұрын
Lisan al Gaib!
@dachshundlover2650 16 күн бұрын
School is also fun for hanging out and talking shit though and you cant put a pricetag on that
@lucie442 19 күн бұрын
Could you please tell me how I can do this wanting to do a post bacc pre med degree? How does it work?? 😢 anyone know?
@anpingh 13 күн бұрын
So skipping class in your HS is an option?
@John_Zheng 12 күн бұрын
I approved my credits, which allowed me to not have to take the required classes - for example: economics
@aro4457 20 күн бұрын
Question on how you managed to get into a grad school like Harvard in the one year you were in college How did you balance your class load, your ECs and studying for your GREs considering your entire undergrad portfolio had to be condensed to just one year?
@10cv.rohith67 22 күн бұрын
What degree do you have?
@John_Zheng 22 күн бұрын
Studied business/organizational management But this would work for any path in business- marketing, finance, etc.
@ezen.j7438 23 күн бұрын
wonder what degree you got for under grad and masters
@mujtabaalam5907 20 күн бұрын
How did you make a competitive application for grad school during your one year of undergrad? Also, which highschool did you go to where they gave you credit for self studying a CLEP/AP exam? I've looked at many schools' policies and I haven't found a single one
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