The state of Ohio wants more college students to graduate in three years instead of four. There are three paths:
» Condensing the coursework: Students who come into college without any credit from high school may choose to simply cram four years worth of work into three years by taking maximum loads and summer school. The state has asked colleges and universities to have this doable for at least 60 percent of programs by 2014.
» Post-secondary option: High school students can get a head start on their college career by taking college classes in high school. This is free for families, because the state directs the student's share of K-12 state funding to the higher education institution.
» Advanced Placement courses: Students can take Advanced Placement tests in high school, and if they score high enough they will be awarded college credit.
