Transferring into a college? HELP!

2collegewego
Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:32:51 +0000

Transferring can be easier or harder than applying from high school-- it all depends on the college. In general, community colleges have agreements with their 4 year state schools and 4-year state schools are used to accepting community college transfer students. In those cases, it can be easier to transfer in. You may just need a certain gpa in a certain area (for example, you may need to follow a prescribed course of study) and you are automatically accepted.

Some 4 year colleges (like ivies and top lacs) accept very few transfers because they have very high graduation rates. It is generally much harder to be accepted to those schools as a transfer.

No matter what, good grades will help you transfer. Some colleges will want test scores; some won’t. Some may want to see your high school grades; many won’t once you have 60 credits. The MOST important thing to transfer will be the grades you get in college.

You need to check each school’s website to see how many transfers they accept and how many applicants they have. Your community college will also have an office that deals with transfers or that can advise you. Ask your academic advisor for help there.