Transferring Credits- Will Having too Much Credits hurt me?

Transfer Students
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Hi,

I am currently a rising Junior in college and am looking to transfer. I have 63 credits before this semester. I am debating whether to take 9 or 12 credits for this semester.

I am concerned that having too much credits will hurt my chances to transfer, but am also worried that only taking 9 credits in a semester will be a red flag without any meaningful internship or day job.

If I take 12 credits, I will have 75 credits and am concerned this will look bad and if they’ll be dropped either way, I will be saving money by taking 9 (total 72). I am okay with dropping some credits if needed, that’s not really an issue with me.

Can anyone shed some light on their experiences? Would it make a difference at all between 9 and 12 credits this semester? Will my chances be hurt of transferring considering the amount of credits I already have?

Thanks

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It depends on the colleges you are attempting to transfer to. You need to check each college’s policy both for admission and granting transfer credit.