How this student streamlined their education pathway through a flexible, online dual enrollment program.
CA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Pathways Early College Academy proudly celebrates the success of its December 2025 graduate, Mia, who has achieved the remarkable milestone of earning both her high school diploma and an accredited bachelor’s degree simultaneously through PECA’s dual enrollment partnership with Pathways College.
Pathways Early College Academy is designed to provide motivated students with the opportunity to complete high school while earning college credits—and even an accredited college degree—by the time they graduate. Through flexible online learning and dual enrollment opportunities with Pathways College, students are empowered to accelerate their education and confidently prepare for their future.
For Mia, the decision to pursue both a high school diploma and a bachelor’s degree at the same time stemmed from her passion for learning and her desire for a better educational fit.
“I always liked learning and school overall,” Mia shared. “However, the reason I chose to do both high school and college at the same time was because I had the option, and so I took it. I exchanged to an online program and the school offered me dual enrollment, my parents and I decided that although it would be difficult, it was a grand opportunity and I should take it.”
Taking on such a rigorous academic load required determination, discipline, and a clear sense of purpose. Mia credits her motivation to her long-term goals and her desire to create a strong foundation for her future.
“The idea of setting myself up for success and my future family motivated me, as well as making my parents proud,” she said. “I experienced great pride and happiness when working as hard as I did. My motivation was the end result and what I’d get out of this experience.”
Through PECA’s dual enrollment model, students like Mia develop advanced academic skills while learning how to manage college-level expectations at an early age. Through managing demanding coursework, tight deadlines, and sustained effort, Mia developed skills that extend far beyond the classroom. She believes the experience prepared her for the realities of the professional world, noting that the perseverance required made her feel more confident about entering the workforce. Mia believes the experience has left her well-prepared for both her career and continued education.
“The amount of work, deadlines, and perseverance that went into this made me feel more prepared for how the job field will feel,” she explained. “I plan to pursue a master’s, so this stepping stone will help me be organized and motivated when starting that chapter. Personally, it proved to me that I can do it—and that hard work truly pays off, even when I feel exhausted or demotivated at times.”
Now that she has reached this major milestone, Mia is looking forward to enjoying new opportunities and experiences made possible by her accelerated path.
“My next goal is to get a nice job so I can experience all the things I couldn’t have experienced if I was just entering freshman year of college,” she said. “I’d like to travel, work at an office, and participate in holiday parties. I want my hard work to be justified, and I want to take full advantage of it.”
Mia’s success exemplifies Pathways Early College Academy’s mission to provide students with flexible, high-quality educational pathways that prepare them for college, careers, and life beyond graduation. Through its partnership with Pathways College, PECA continues to empower students to reach ambitious goals and redefine what is possible during the high school years.
For more information about Pathways Early College Academy and its dual enrollment opportunities, visit www.peca.org or contact admissions@peca.org.
Dr. Randall Hoggard
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