Hello, I have questions about dual credit. I took History and English dual credit classes last year and am taking them this year as well. Last year I was very naive and didn’t put as much time into my classes as I should have and I ended up just BARELY getting A’s in both classes. 
I have learned a lot from these classes and I enjoyed English very much, however I was wondering if it was possible to drop these credits. Even though I maintained A’s, I believe that with my knowledge from these classes I could do much better in college and I don’t want these grades to bring my college GPA down. I’m aware that I would save money, but money is not as big of a concern as my college GPA. Is it possible to choose not to have these credits put on my college transcript? If it’s not possible, what options do I have? Should I apply to a college that doesn’t accept dual-credit? I am willing to apply to colleges that don’t accept dual credit if that’s what I have to do. If that’s my only option, can someone provide me with a list of colleges that won’t accept my dual credit, preferably in Texas but they don’t have to be.
Someone correct me if I am wrong, but you can choose whether or not you want the dual enrollment classes to count for credit (just as you can choose for AP exam credits). Even if they do count, how will they bring down your GPA? You received A’s in both classes, and since English and History are not as sequential in nature as STEM courses, I don’t think your future academic performance is going to be jeapordized because you have a weak foundation or such. If you feel you do, you may want to consider taking steps to ensure that you are ready for college-level work in the next few months, regardless of the credit issue; however, you’re probably fine and just worrying somewhat needlessly.
Thank you. I hope that is the case. Although I received a 90 and 93 in History and English respectively, I really did not put the time or effort at all that I should have to get a much better grade. I was absent a lot and there were countless times when I would receive 10 points off for late homework or essays, etc etc. I’m positive that my work ethic has improved drastically compared to last year, so I don’t want my college GPA to suffer for mistakes that I made my junior year of high school. I would like to attend medical school, so I would like to have a clean slate going into college so that I have no excuses not to have a very good GPA.
How do As bring down your GPA? Are they graded on a +/- system so you ended up with a 3.83 instead of a 4.0?
As far as your question, it is going to depend on the university. You have to include the DE school’s transcript with your college applications. No option. As far as how those credits are treated and your GPA, some schools do not factor courses taken at other schools into your GPA, some do, some also give both institutional GPA and total GPA (so your DE credits would not factor into your institutional GPA.)
I see. Just for reference, the college I will be attending is the University of Texas at San Antonio, but I’m trying to enter the CAP program so that I can transfer to the University of Texas at Austin. I’m honestly not too sure about how they’re factored in at all, that’s why I’m posing these questions on this forum. So is it possible that I will be able to transfer these credits to these colleges and not have them affect my GPA? And if they will affect my GPA do I have the option to not receive these credits? Thank you for your help. I will also see about contacting them directly and asking these questions.
An A is an A in college it does not matter. Having one or two B’s won’t even hurt you really bad if your applying to really competitive schools and have excellent extracurricular to back you up along with awesome ACTs. And if medical school is your ultimate goal then don’t worry about it you are completely fine. I agree, you are worrying a little needlessly. I was in the same situation you were and now that I look back on it I wish I would have focused less on grades and more on developing myself as a well rounded individual. I am well rounded but not really well rounded. I could have had a excellent shot at the Ivies if I made myself focus more on competitions and community service.