Extra credits: UW-Green Bay freshmen and Advanced Placement

Forty-one percent of fall 2010 freshmen began their UW-Green Bay careers with prior college credits, whether from AP courses, university classes taken in high school, or other sources, according to the Office of Institutional Research. Reporter Kelly McBride examines the trend and makes an interesting finding: Fast starts don’t always equate to early graduation. In fact, many high-achieving students instead prefer a steady pace at UW-Green Bay. Whether the motivation is having more time to earn money, focus on particularly challenging courses, add a second major, or enjoy campus life, these students say they’re grateful for the flexibility. It’s an interesting feature story; click here.