<p>What are the point of these classes and what are the best classes to take in these? Do the credits from there actually transfer to college? Also, has anyone here taken them?</p>
<p>Depends on the classes. I’m taking my first class this year in California, Intro to Engineering, and it only transfers to Cal State schools, not the UC schools. But they do offer higher classes that transfer to UC schools. </p>
<p>I would say the point for me is to challenge myself and get a feel for my engineering major in college.</p>
<p>Ah I see. But aside form credits and preparation, do they provide any other benefits?</p>
<p>Pursuing an academic interest?</p>
<p>Mariolee, I have taken college classes since I was a freshman in high school. I am now a senior and will be graduating with my Associate of Arts degree in May when I graduate high school. The main benefit of it is that you can get ahead and these classes (at least in my state) are free for you. The school district pays for the classes and the textbooks. 
It’s a program called Dual Enrollment. 
It is a really great program.</p>
<p>Also, all credits transfer to whatever college/university you plan to go to in the future. :)</p>
<p>Since you were a freshman!? Don’t you have to be at least 16? Hmm, I’m definitely going to go for it the summer after Junior. For someone looking to pursue Biology or a Medical major, what community college classes should I get out of the way?</p>
<p>^Different colleges have different policies regarding high school concurrent enrollment.</p>
<p>CC coursework can</p>
<ul>
<li>give you college credit, taking care of GEs and/or getting some extra units when you enter college</li>
<li>fufill HS requirements</li>
<li>prepare you for college-level work and impart perspective on what college classes look like</li>
<li>expose you to a wider course selection (helps to explore interests) and possibly offer more engaging and advanced classes than HS</li>
<li>It’s something to add to your academic transcript when you apply for college</li>
</ul>
<p>Mariolee, at the high school and college I go to, as long as you’re in high school, you’re allowed to do it. Well, regardless of your desire to pursue a biology or medical major, everyone, no matter what degree they plan to pursue, has to first do all of their general education courses. You can choose to do this by getting your Associate of Arts degree (AA) or Associate of Science degree (AS). I’m going to go out on a limb and say you should go for your AS, because your major has to do with science. Your high school and college will know all about these things. :)</p>
<p>There’s no “best” class. But at my local CC, bio, us history, and poli sci are very popular for high school students. For me, my motivation for taking CC classes is partly for the credit, partly for the weighted gpa, and partly because the AP counterpart has a horrible teacher.</p>
<p>Not all colleges will accept these credits if the courses are taken on your high school’s campus.</p>
<p>Whether you can transfer the credits depends on the individual course - each college should make it very clear (often through the course numbering) which classes will transfer. When in doubt, ask. In any case, it will look good on an application and can allow you to pursue your interests. I went to take a language my high school didn’t offer and the credits counted.</p>