<p>I am currently a freshman at a 4-year institution but I want to transfer to USD next spring. Online it says they give preference to those with 24 semester credits (basically a full year) which I will not have by the time they review my application. Although they say this, they still accept applications from people like me. I'm sure I would be a strong applicant if I wasn't considered at a disadvantage because I don't have 24 credits. Any suggestions?</p>