I’m in the process of applying to a new college and am confused as to if i should apply as a transfer student or a freshman. Ive completed a year of college already, but tbh i failed quite a few classes when i attended so i dont have 30 credits that would even be able to transfer over. please help me understand which one i should do. thanks for your advice in advance.
It depends upon each transfer schools policy on what makes you a Freshman vs. a Transfer. Some schools regardless of the number of units will consider you a Transfer and some with less than 30 units may still consider you a Freshman. What may be more of a problem is your GPA. Schools will have a minimum GPA threshold so you may not be eligible if you failed classes. Are you on a academic probation? Are you leaving the current college in good standing? You may not have a choice but go to a community college to raise your GPA to a Transferable level.
You need to ask the admissions office at the place you are applying to aobut your specific situation. They will tell you whether you are a transfer or a freshman applicant.