(BPT) - Most students are focused on just getting through high school. However, some students finish high school with a diploma and a college degree thanks to dual enrollment programs.
That's what happened to Chicago resident Jennifer Brici. This spring, she graduated from DeVry University Advantage Academy (DUAA) and received not only a high school diploma but also an associate degree in Networking and Systems Administration. Now, she's off at DePaul University to study psychology.
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