<p>Have you looked at Colleges that Change Lives website (or book)? Eckerd and New College of Florida are both in Florida, but for these small liberal arts colleges you would have options in many states. Look into them…at least read the websites and share with your mom…</p>
<p>Generally I think dual enrolled students apply as freshman but that may also depend on whether you have done a full years’ worth. Check with the colleges themselves or talk to your community college. Clearly your high school counselor is not a good source of info.</p>