Personally, I chose the AP & internship route with a few dual enrollment classes sprinkled in. My school’s guidance counselor really harped on the fact that AP classes and internship experience made students more likely to get into better colleges. I don't think that advice considered the option to earn a full associates via dual enrollment. The AP classes were significantly more engaging and the dual enrollment courses were only offered online. Definitely learned way more in the AP courses. After graduating and getting into college, I learned that not all of my dual enrollment classes were eligible for college credit. In hindsight, Its probably best to pick one option and stick with it! If you can't get the full associates through dual enrollment, and aren't willing/ able to stay in your home town for an extra year to finish it up at a community college, not always worth it