Want to Transfer?


Making your transfer application shine As noted earlier, transfer applications are a little bit different from undergraduate applications. Make sure to have a clearly articulated reason for wanting to transfer (I like beer and my old school is stone-cold-sober is not a good one) and include it in your application. If you have an interview, make sure to get it in there as well. When choosing people to write your recommendations, select those who see your best potential and won't be upset that you are leaving their college. Make sure they know why you are transferring so they can suggest it in their letters. If your grades have come up since high school, highlight this fact. If they have gone down, you may want to think up a good reason why they'll go back up once you transfer. Also, make a big point of discussing why you would be a good fit in the academic and social culture of your potential school.

When you get there Transfering is not all easy. It may seem like once you have been oriented to any college, you'll know what to do at all of them. However, colleges vary widely. Make sure to attend any orientation events that are offered, even if they seem redundant at first. You may also have to put a little extra effort into making friends, as the people you'll be interacting with have already had a chance to meet each other in previous semesters. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Most people love the chance to teach others about their school, and you may make great friends in the process. Remember that even if your credits transfer, your grades usually will not, so work hard to keep your GPA up and be thankful for any low grades you have lost.

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