Should I apply as a transfer or a HS student/incoming freshman?

Applying to College
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<p>I am in my junior year at HS right now. My HS gave me a scholarship to do some college courses as an early admit at my local community college. By the time I graduate HS I will have 24 college credits under my belt, but I have the option to take even more next year which could potentially get me about 33-36 credit hours. </p>

<p>The colleges I am looking at are George Washington University and American University in DC. Which are both pretty elite, and tough schools to get into as I understand. I will also apply to two safety schools though. What I am wondering is if I should apply as a transfer student or a HS student, because a community college is not exactly a top notch school or something that is that hard to excel in for me. However from a HS standpoint, being a straight A student in college as well looks a lot better than being a college student from a community college on an application, you know what I mean?</p>

<p>The bottom line is, I am wondering if because I have college credits, if I am required to apply as a transfer? And if not, would it be smarter for me to apply as a high school student/incoming freshman, or as a transfer student from a community college?</p>

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<p>No, apply as an incoming freshman. I am in the same situation as you, but I’m a senior :slight_smile: I have about 21 credits at the college level, and 6 AP credits so far. When you apply to college just make sure you send in your college transcripts as well.</p>

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<p>If you go to any college’s website, you will find its rules for when you apply as a freshman and when as a transfer. All colleges I am aware would require you to apply as a freshman. A transfer student is generally defined only as one who has taken some specified number of college courses AFTER graduating from high school.</p>

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<p>You apply as a freshman since you’re taking these course WHILE in high school.</p>

<p>It’s an advantage to apply as a freshman because you have better chance at scholarships and financial aid.</p>

<p>Don’t take college classes in the summer after you graduate from high school unless it won’t matter to your college.</p>