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All three are ways to take more rigorous, college-level work in high school — and colleges value all of them. They differ in structure and how credit transfers. Here's how each works and how to choose the right mix for you.
There's no universally "best" option
Colleges care that you challenged yourself with what your school offers — not whether the label says AP, IB, or dual enrollment. Pick the rigorous courses you can do well in, check how credit transfers to your target schools, and don't overload yourself chasing a label.
Keep going: see how many AP classes to take, explore dual enrollment in Arizona, and which classes colleges want.