Do high school college credits transfer?

I've got some college credits from my high school classes. How can I transfer these credits to the college I want to attend? Any advice on checking which schools accept them?

High school college credits usually come from dual enrollment courses or AP classes. The transferability of these credits varies tremendously among colleges, so it's important to check with the particular institutions you're interested in.

For dual enrollment credits, colleges often accept them as transfer credits, but policies can vary. Some may only accept credits from certain providers or for certain classes. The first step would be to get a transcript from the college that awarded you the credits. Once you have your transcript, you can send it to the admissions offices or registrars of the colleges you're interested in. They should be able to tell you which credits they'll accept.

For AP classes, credit policies also vary from school to school. Some colleges accept scores of 4 or 5 for credit, while others accept scores of 3 or higher. Some colleges also limit the number of AP credits they'll accept. This information is usually available on the college's website. If you can't find it, you can contact the admissions office.

In general, it's a good idea to check with each college’s admissions office or visit their website to see their transfer credit policies. It's also important to keep in mind that even if a college accepts your credits, the department for your intended major may not count them toward your major requirements. For example, a college might accept a dual enrollment English class for general credit, but the English department may not count it toward an English major.

As a tip, when you're researching colleges, you can use the search function on the college's website and search for "AP credit policy" or "transfer credit policy" to find detailed information. Remember, the sooner you verify the information, the better you can plan your curriculum around that.