<p>I'm planning on applying to Duke and Emory for sophomore year. They want 24 credits each - does that mean I apply in the summer and hear back before the fall? Or do I wait until March 2012 in my case and hear a response for Junior year?</p>
<p>Technically, if they're looking at a 24 credit course load, there should be less weight on the high school transcript, right?</p>
<p>Please help!</p>
<p>You would apply before their deadline which is probably March 1st. Prospective transfer students tend to apply almost immediately after receiving their fall quarter/semester grades. You will not have 24 credits at the time of your application (unless you have AP credit) but you will show your spring quarter/semester schedule, notifying them that you will reach the credit requirement by school year’s end.</p>
<p>If you’re accepted, you would matriculate following your freshman year and enter the school as a sophomore, assuming most of your credits transfer.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>