<p>I was wondering if someone could explain or post a thread on how to create a very solid application for transfer. Grades, EC’s.</p>
<p>There doesn’t seem to be lots of info on how the transfer admissions actually work and how the applicants that get in do it? What makes them stand out?</p>
<p>Any info would be very helpful.</p>
<p>I think that with transferring, it depends a lot on why (if you applied for regular admission) you were rejected. For some people whose grades are lacking, that’s the obvious place to focus. Other people probably need to really improve their essays, or get close to a few professors who can give them really nice recommendation. If you’re lacking in decent SAT scores, you might be better served by applying after two years, because (I think, not totally sure) that you don’t have to send them if you apply after two years vs after one. With ECs, you really need to show passion or investment in something. No one cares if you were in six different clubs if all you did was show up at meetings. Find one or two thing to invest your time in that you really care about, and run with them.</p>
<p>Of course, the school that you want to transfer to also plays a big role in your chances. Transferring to Tisch or Stern is more or less impossible, unless you are a truly exceptional applicant. Other programs, like ones with rigorously mapped out 4 year schedules (nursing, music, etc) are not necessarily more difficult to get into, but you would likely be basically starting your four years all over again. CAS has a decent chunk of transfers, so if you follow the advice above, you should have a decent chance.</p>