University Tranfer question

brand_182
Wed, 07 Mar 2007 23:47:55 +0000

Think of it this way - if you did bad in high school and do well at your CC, it shows an upward trend which benefits you in the app process.

Regardless of whether you attend a CC, most schools (private, at least) will require HS transcripts in order to evaluate your performance over a longer period of time. A 4.0 at a CC is nice, but if you’ve only done it for a year they want to see what kind of student you were in the past. In the end, one or even two years of CC grades isn’t quite enough for the adcoms to get a good idea of your academic ability.

On a side note, I recommend all prospective CC transfers take standardized tests (ACT or SAT) to attest to their intelligence. If you do well, it will help you in the app process.

As for your specific scenario (immigrant), I imagine you would be an exception to the rule but would need to contact the school and let them know. Obviously they cannot require a transcript if you do not have one to give them, but it will probably be harmful to your chances of admission.