<p>@sloth83
I understand what you are asking now. Actually, I don’t think you can let schools know of the actual college GPA unless you sent a official transcript from the CC directly to the schools. I think that because all the courses you have taken (both high school and CC) are recorded on your transcript, they will clearly see what grades you got in each and if, as you said, they see a lot of As for the college classes you have taken compared to not as many As in the high school courses (hence the difference in GPA) they will basically deduce that you did really well in your rigorous courses. You could have your official college transcript sent to the schools but I think that it would not do much as the courses are already listed on your HS transcript as long as the grades are reportedly correctly. And congrats for achieving a 3.9 with 16 college courses! If you don’t mind me asking, what state are you from? I am guessing California or North Carolina?</p>
<p>@matrixsurgeon Florida actually. </p>
<p>My daughter’s school is similar to Sloth83 – the HS is on the CCC campus and college courses are included in the HS transcript. Someone posted earlier about other options to follow if you have all this time to get an AA-- but I don’t think they understand that many of the college credits are being applied to HS requirements. For example, one semester of a foreign language at the CCC earns college credit and one years worth of HS foreign language credit. Last summer, D14 took English 101 which applied to her AA, and also met her senior year HS English requirement. Since she met the HS English requirement already, she was able to sign up for a 4th college class this semester, in order to complete the AA, and knock out one more GE requirement (UC transferrable course). Since her top few schools are UCs, having her GE requirements mostly done gives her options. She can graduate early, or stay the full 4 years and double major (or get a minor in something). Obtaining the AA was also free-- we only pay the health fee, materials fee and BOG waiver fee each semester. EC’s are good, but we are happier with the AA. And she has no interest in HYP, etc. She is an excellent student, but feels the ultra competitve student body at the Ivies isn’t for her. I also think she wants to be at a school where she feels her low income is less of a burden. How many HS seniors do you know that don’t have a smart phone or computer? She finally got a laptop this past Christmas, so she’s at least feeling good about that!</p>
<p>If she ends up at a private school, then she most likely won’t be able to transfer the units, but her college coursework shows favorably on her application (she has excellent grades for both HS and college courses) and she has an AA to show for it, in addition to her eventual BA and possible graduate degree. </p>
<p>Kudos to all the hard working dual enrollment students! From the conversations I have had with admissions staff at highly selective universities this is my understanding.</p>
<p>Any college class that is used to fulfill a hs graduation requirement will not be counted for credit. Think of your college classes as hs on steroids.</p>
<p>It’s much less uniformed when considering how dual enrollment effects placement. Depending on your major in college if your cc prof was regular faculty, and the rigor of the course as seen through the syllabus by your new school. You need to work at this on a case by case basis.</p>
<p>I do understand the temptation to stay in the “in state” system, take your credits, and earn a degree. But it seems most of you high performing students can be best challenged, and are wanted, by elite universities. In the end, the preparation, connections, and opportunities presented by a top notch education vastly outweighs the expedience of “settling” on your undergrad experience.</p>
<p>Do run NPC’s</p>
<p>Do take the most rigorous classes you’ll do well in.</p>
<p>Impressive EC’s are nice but showing a passion for learning and dedication to a field of study can really make you stand out.</p>
<p>Best of luck</p>
<p>I started this thread out of frustration that I wasn’t being considered for typical 4 year full paid scholarships. I thought, and still do, that this was because I had so many college credits. A few months have now passed and I have been very blessed with scholarships I have received. So far, I have received enough scholarships to completely cover my expenses for the 1st year and about $7000 per year for the remaining years. I am attending a state school so my expenses are lower than a private college. I plan to keep applying for scholarships so that hopefully I will come close to a full ride.</p>