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<p>That’s precisely what I came here to find out. </p>
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<p>Is there a difference between using deception to subvert the system and following respectable, established measures to ensure that colleges focus on my relevant educational experience? I wasn’t aware that I had indicated a preference for anything other than the latter, and I would be extremely grateful for any advice to that effect.</p>
<p>@NovaLynnx-It’s different at community colleges, but many 4-year schools don’t accept degree-seeking students with more than 2 years worth of college credits. It would be fine if they would allow me to simply relinquish (or not transfer) some or all of my previous credits, but they don’t. </p>
<p>As of now, I have a full year of college credit plus AP credits from high school. After a couple years at another school (without which I’m essentially ineligible to transfer), I will have close to a full degree worth of credits. That’s one of my concerns because, without finding some way to get schools to not consider my first couple years of school, I’ll have less than a year (credit-wise) to improve my grades and transfer.</p>
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<p>I never wanted to “hide” my experience, unless there was some sort of appropriate, standardized measure that would allow me to do so in pursuit of a fresh start, but I’ve been coming to that conclusion. Unfortunately, that may mean that my specific goals are unattainable (not that I’ll stop trying).</p>
<p>In any case, thanks for the advice! It means a lot.</p>