Val, that is exactly one of the issues with which I am concerned. We have a program where high school students can graduate with an associates degree. Our state university accepts credit transfer from our community colleges. Most of those students appear to go on to in-state universities where it would be great to have junior standing. A few did go on to elite universities where I am assuming that they would have at most sophomore standing. If DS/DD decides on our state university, I would love for them to go in as a Junior due to financial considerations. However, if they decide to apply at elite colleges, I don't want an associate degree to cause issues.