I’m currently in the process of applying to transfer out of the college of saint rose and need some advice on how to write a transfer essay!! The typical Common App essay, “Please provide a statement that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve.”
Any advice would be helpful!!
Make sure to identify why you are transferring to that college in particular. List specific programs, student/academic opportunities, ties to the area (if applicable), etc. The less generic your reason is, the stronger of a case you’re building. Kind of like how HR managers can tell a generic cover letter instantly, admissions officers can tell if you’re sending the exact same essay to every single school.
This is your opportunity to show them a side of you beyond your grades and/or test scores. Who are you as a person? What are you passionate about? What have you experienced in your life? What led you to transferring? Those are things you may want to write about.