Does it matter where you transfer from?

KGZotU
Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:15:06 +0000

I think this question has been asked quite a bit, but here we go. Take the following as a continuum:

Non-prestigious/CC:
+: Clear motivation for transfering.
+?: You may looked upon as an opportunity to bring diversity to a prestigious school.
-: If you are an exceptional student, you will have little opportunity to demonstrate exactly how exceptional you are; i.e. Being #1 at a CC does not say as much as being #50 at Harvard.

Prestigious:
+: You have an opportunity to prove just how exceptional you are.
+: You’ve demonstrated you’re pretty hot just by getting into the school you’re at.
-?: The burden of proof is on you for making a case as to why you should leave your current school.

The school you’re applying to may place more or less value on any of the above factors.

So, ther