Let W's experience be a warning to all. Credits are rarely transferrable to an out of state school. Credits are even more rarely transferrable from a private school to a state school. Credits are NEVER transferrable from a private college to a state school. Associates degrees are recognized by most colleges for admissions, but the credits still have to be approved

There are, of course, exceptions. Most four year Universities have a transfer program with the local college system. I'd advise anyone who wants their general education credits to count to seriously consider taking them at a community college.
Where was your counselor W? Asleep?
Kuan