It's entirely possible that these chosen few are attending GSU as a part of the Georgia Post-Secondary Options Program. Many high school students are getting a jump-start on their college careers a year, or even two years early. I entered GSU during my senior year in high school as part of the Georgia Post-Secondary Options Program With the help of this state funded program, it is a breeze for academically mature students to get an early start. The Georgia Post-Secondary Options Program enables qualified students to study courses at the university level while earning both college credits and high school credits at the same time.
Most students attend high school half the day and take college courses the other half.
Students usually take advantage of the program during their senior year in high school, but some have begun taking college courses as early as their junior year. The time of entry depends on how much of the high school core curriculum the student has completed. PSO, as it is commonly known among students, is especially popular in towns or cities near a college or university. For students who would normally try to fill vacancies in their high school schedules with electives, this program allows them to enter a more accelerated educational experience. Fewer students are able to take advantage of the opportunity to completely bypass their senior year in high school and become a full time student.