Transfer or apply as freshman?

Transfer Students
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<p>I'm looking to transfer or apply to a new college, but I'm not sure where to start or what to do.</p>

<p>Last semester I was enrolled part-time in a community college, and doing fairly well (3.75 GPA). Part of the reason I took classes was so that I could improve my chances of being admitted to other schools after slacking off in high school. Now I would like to apply to another institution, but I'm having trouble deciding whether to transfer or to apply as a first-year student. </p>

<p>If I applied as a transfer student, the school would be less likely to pay attention to my high school grades (I have 14 college credits, and plan to accrue more). I've heard they might also be a little more stingy with financial aid, but that might vary per school.</p>

<p>If I applied as a first-year student, there would be more of a focus on my high-school GPA and ACT score (25). I'm also afraid that transferring credits would be more difficult. They might also give me more aid, and I assume the application process would be simpler. </p>

<p>Which strategy would make colleges more likely to accept me, and which is more hassle-free? </p>

<p>Thanks for your help.</p>

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<p>You don’t decide whether you apply as a fr or transfer, rather depending on the definition of the school you are applying to, you qualify as either a fr or transfer student. Definitions of a transfer vary between schools. For some, taking 1 post-HS college course means you are considered a transfer, for others you are a fr applicant if you have not completed a full year of post- HS college work, and others have time or credit limits.</p>

<p>However you apply, you will be submitting transcripts for all HS and college work you have completed.</p>