Marissa Parks, a 2022 graduate of Colorado Preparatory Academy, used the school’s concurrent enrollment program to earn an associate degree in high school, saving time and tuition on her path to law school. After completing her bachelor’s in 2024, she now works at a nonprofit foster care center and is applying to law schools. Her story showcases the power of determination and how flexible, online education can accelerate career goals and support diverse learning paths.
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