Are you a transfer student with 16 college credits?

I've completed 16 credits at my current college and I'm considering transferring. Does this make me a transfer student or do I still apply as a freshman? I'm not entirely clear on how the credit system works.

In most cases, you would indeed apply as a transfer student. Typically, a university will consider you to be a transfer applicant if you've completed any college coursework after high school graduation, regardless of the number of credits earned.

However, it's essential to double-check this with the specific schools to which you want to apply. Each college and university can have its own rules and policies about transfer students. For instance, certain schools may require you to have completed a minimum number of credits to be considered a transfer student.

Also remember that the process of transferring credits can vary from school to school. While you've earned 16 credits, not all of them may transfer over depending on the university's specific policies, so it's a good idea to look into articulation agreements or use a transfer credit equivalency tool, if the school provides one. This will help you get a better understanding of how your credits will transfer and influence your course plan at the new institution.