<p>So, as a high school student, say you took classes at a community college during the school year/summer, not through running start or anything, but as augmentations to yourself in X course/field, or to learn about some interesting subjects, and you apply these to your highschool transcripts. I've heard that if you get X amount of credits, then you have to apply to colleges as a transfer student.</p>
<p>How does this work?</p>
<p>if you take community college classes as a high schooler, you can apply as a freshmen (since you are still in high school) and use those classes to get some college credit. (check with the college first though)</p>
<p>Different colleges will have different ways of interpreting your academic record. You need to ask the admissions officers at each school you apply to whether they will consider you a transfer or not based on the number of credits you have earned at the community college. If you have fewer than 30 credits, chances are you won’t be a transfer.</p>
<p>happymomof1 is correct. It depends entirely on the school. Out of the 6 schools I applied to, I was considered a “freshman” applicant at every one even though I have 63 credits. On the other hand, I talked to some schools (like Pepperdine and George Washington) who would consider me a transfer. So just make sure you contact your schools of interest to find out.</p>