miamori

Sign in, click on the link the the student version of the website (far left, says "for students" or something similar), then once the page loads scroll to the bottom. There will be a task bar to the left of common things students do once they sign in. Looking at your scores is two or three option down on the list.

I can be more specific if you still have trouble. I'm just too lazy to look right now. I do have a pretty decent photographic memory though. ;]

in_the_saac

So, I had a question, actually, really a few questions that possibly anyone could help out with.
Alright. I'm currently a first semester junior at a really good university that has just started to rise in the national rankings. Anyway, after spending the summer working as a research intern under an NSF grant, I found out I'd be much better suited at another school.
Right now, I'm pretty much stressing out since the decision is supposed to come any day now.
Anyway. I'm just wondering if the fact that I'm a junior is going to set me back? Also, I'm an engineering student, and I know some colleges aren't keen on accepting engineers mid-year, even though I have completed very similar coursework. This is pretty much the only time that I would be able to transfer anywhere since most places have residency requirements.
I suppose I'm worried over the fact that I took a W in a course that was not for my major, but I thought it would be interesting; however, it did not work out. I suppose Biochemistry is not my thing. I also ended up getting a C in a course that is required for the degree, but not necessarily in my major field. I'm just worried that these grades are going to set me back, even though I have a strong GPA, especially for an engineering student.
Do admissions offices look at the relative difficulty of majors when accepting people in? Since I know an English major will certainly have a higher GPA than mine.
I'm also wondering if the fact that I go to a peer school of the university I am applying to will help. The universities are both part of COFHE and AAUDE. The COFHE association is well known for being really exclusive in letting other schools join.
Also, both schools are research institutions, so would the fact that I have summer research in a program that is known for being selective?
I'm just so stressed over the fact that I'm afraid that the two grades on my transcript will be the deciding factor.

I really apologize over the length of this! But any kind of advice would be greatly appreciated!

mstar89

Does anyone have tips for the transfer essay on the CommonApp? All I can find is advice on "Why [college]?" essays and the standard freshman entries, but nowhere can I find guidance on the essay that "addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve." How do I make it interesting and unique?

enzo22

Hi mstar89. If you use the search function in this forum, there should be lots of threads on tips for writing the Why essay. I used it when I was writing mine. They were very helpful! As is Andale and all the members who make daily contributions. Thanks guys!

Bill5

Obviously this would be different for every school, but how much of a factor is the school you are attempting to transfer from? For instance in my case, I'm looking to transfer from UCLA to USC. My GPA isn't up in the 3.7+ range which apparently is the average accepted transfer GPA but I am hoping the competitiveness of my school will play a factor.

Andale

It is a major factor. You will be evaluated in the context of the strength of the school you come from, the strength of your course schedule, how you performed.

chainz

guys how do you approach a professor and ask them to write a recommendation for you because you want to transfer out? just be completely professional about it and say that your needs might be better suited at X university instead of where you are?

lizbobiz

I've heard that the dean's report is simply a "sign off" sheet for your current college, however after looking through it I noticed that it's similar to a recommendation. Since I don't even know where the dean's office is, how do I go about getting this report? Should I just schedule a meeting with him to talk to him about my situation, and hand a him a resume? Plus my university has about 30 deans, so not sure which dean I should go to.

KLind26

so i asked one of my professors to wite a rec letter, and he was really awkward and seemed completely weirded out by the fact that i would want to transfer and said to e-mail him and maybe...possibly...we'll see if he can do it. so, not sure about him writing it. which leaves me with my writing teacher and then a TA for a history class. i know that TAs are technically ALLOWED to write rec letters, but does it look better to have a professor?
Also, I know people are talking about asking for the letters now but I don't know how well I did in the classes yet and kind of wanted to wait until after I see the results of my finals...I don't know if this matters at all...

Also, when you apply as a transfer, is it better to declare a major? or remain undeclared? and does anyone know if it is harder to get into Brown as an English major vs. a Literary Arts major?
Thanks in advance!

kingf

hey,

I am an international Transfer applicant and I am worried about the regional recognition of my university. Its ranked number 1 in hungary but thats not saying much... How do I found out if my uni is acceptable? Also I am a medical student (in europe u dont need a first degree to study medicine, but it is a 6 year course). Does that look good or bad on my application when applying to transfer?

nmartin

Hi there, I was just wondering if you could give me some advice. I'm an international transfer student from the Uk, I started at Trinity University in san antonio, TX in the fall but it hasn't been what I expected and would like to transfer to NYU. I am currently a Junior- will I be able to transfer for my final year or will I have to do two years? Also, do you know if I can major in english and minor in Business? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks

justine4

So I am desperately looking for some advice. My situation is sorta complicated but i'll just throw it out there because I have no clue what to really do!

So my high school grades were really good. I had a 90 average, decent SATS, captain of my soccer team in HS, lots of community service/ extracurriculars etc.

When I went to college I guess I wasn't really ready for college and had a lot of issues. I became bulimic, I got really depressed and I basically failed all my classes (D's and C's). My GPA is horrible about a 1.8 or 1.7? (im embarassed...I never did badly in my life!) After my freshman year I left. I think a lot of my "issues" had to do with that school and I am completely a different person then I was. Maybe I just had to grow up. Who knows. I was in therapy. And basically have done a 360. No longer bulimic, or depressed and have no issues with school.

I took last year off...And this fall 2007, I enrolled in a local NYC Cuny school... I took 3 classes last semester and I am waiting to get my grades back but I probably got Either Two- A's and a B or Two B's and A.

I desperately want to transfer for FALL 2008. I am supposed to be a junior and am not even sure what my real grade is right now. I'm living at home and am ready to go back to get a real college experience.

Some schools i am thinking about applying to are:
University of Southern Florida
University of Tampa
College of Charelston


Do you there will be a chance of me getting into places with my horrible past? please any advice is greatly appreciated! I seriously want to get in somewhere for the fall.

moonwave89

would it be considered self plagiarism to use ur original college essay/supplements (maybe tweaked a little) on ur transfer apps?

funginator

hi, i'm new here, so i'm not really sure what's going on with this forum. i have a question, though.. my friend got accepted into penn state abington, and wants to change to another campus. (not university park, though.) is this possible? we checked on the website, but it didn't say anything about switching campuses.

pam11

if you go to college and you fail all your classes the first semester, therefor have no credits to transfer do you still have to apply as a transfer even though you were enrolled as a full time student for that semester or do you apply as a freshman? who do you contact to find this out f you dont hvae a answer to this question?