<p>Hi : D
I attend a specialized math/science school...the Massachusetts Academy of Math/Science, which covers Junior and Senor Year. Prestigious, highest average SAT scores in state, etc. Junior year is an extended school day, with a set curriculum for all 50 students. THe school basically tries to cram junior/senior years into one year of school. For senior year, all classes are taken at WPI (Worcester Polytechnic Institute) 62nd in USNWR, and the school funds it. I have just finished my Junior year, and here is my Senior Year schedule, divided by terms:(WPI has three classes a term as default)</p>
<p>1st:
1010 Molecularity (freshman level)
2235 The American Dream (sophomore level humanities course)
1021 Calculus I </p>
<p>2nd:
2002 Microbiology
3214 Writing about Disease and Public Health (junior level)
1022 Calculus II</p>
<p>3rd:
2550 Cell Biology
2252 Science and Scientists in Modern Literature
1023 Calculus III</p>
<p>4th:
125X Human Biology
2315 Shaping of Post 1920 America
1024 Calculus IV</p>
<p>18 credit Hours I think..</p>
<p>My Question is...If I were to do well next year in these college courses, should I consider applying as a transfer applicant...or should I go with the RD route?</p>
<p>As you are taking the college classes as high school student (dual enrollment), you should apply to colleges as a first year applicant and then transfer the credit once you get accepted (if you would like to). Some colleges let you decide whether or not to transfer credit later, and some let you transfer as much credit as you would like but will not adjust your class standing unless you ask for it (which can be done at a later time, e.g. after your first year at college when you had time to make up your mind)</p>
<p>definitely apply as a high school student...taking those courses in your senior year will look quite impressive...also, i think transfer admissions are harder</p>
<p>You just can't apply for transfer because you didn't practically attend any college. No matter if the high school has some college courses, it's still a high school after all.</p>
<p>^well..i have no high school courses next year, and I am considered by the college to be a freshman in college...If i stay at WPI, I only need 3 more years to get my degree...</p>
<p>Wait... are you officially a high school senior taking his classes at WPI or are you a freshman at WPI? If you technically are a high school senior (regardless or where you are taking your classes) you have to apply as a first year candidate to colleges but you can transfer the credit and get sophomore standing once you enroll. If you are a freshman you have to apply as a transfer.</p>
<p>Btw, your situation is not that unique. Some high schools have programs that allow above average (i.e. not necessarily outstanding) students to do their junior and senior year at a community college so that the students get an Associate's degree along with their high school diploma. Those students usually apply as first year students as well and then transfer their two years of credit once enrolled at a 4 year college.</p>
<p>The general rule of thumb is that if your college-level classes are part of your high school transcript, then you're still a high school student.</p>