<p>I have nothing against community colleges at all and completely agree that the quality of the teaching can be better than that of four-year universities. I should have added the word “perceived” in there somewhere. I have no doubt that people learning calculus at community colleges are learning it well. What I really meant to say was that I expected Ohio State to deny the transfer credit due to the vast difference in perception between community colleges and state flagship universities, but they didn’t.</p>
<p>As for the suggestion to look up articulation agreements…thanks! I had no idea that such things existed, and sure enough, the two colleges I’m concerned with do indeed have one, and it’s on the Web. Pretty cool.</p>
<p>Unfortunately—and weirdly—the agreement includes organic chemistry, but not general chemistry. However, I would think that a visit to the department should clear this up. My son also has a 5 on the AP chemistry exam to go with the college credit, so I would like to think that they’ll at least give him placement, if not outright credit. I’ll cross my fingers.</p>
<p>Thanks for all your replies.</p>