What to do if TRANSFER- doesn't get into college?

mmepr18
Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:40:12 +0000

One thing at a time here. But first, the obvious (though it won’t do much good at this point)…always have at least 1-2 safety schools that you would be fine/happy to attend in the event that you don’t get into your first choices…anyway.

I’m not sure of your academic, financial, personal, etc. circumstances, but based on all the info you gave us, here are some options for ya.


You can look for some appealing schools on the Common App site that haven’t closed for applications yet. (remember…look for safeties, not unreachable reaches or even “maybes”)
You can take a gap year and do something really impressive that will make you stand out next year if you want to reapply for transfer. You can take classes part-time during the gap year just to keep your momentum, or work and do research/something related to your field of interest on the side. It’s up to you, and there are zillions of possibilities to choose from with this one.
Stay where you are, if you’re at a 4-year school and don’t HAVE to transfer (like if you were at a community college).
Go to a UC and just deal with it. Remember, as a transfer you won’t be spending the full 4 years of your undergrad work there.