Transferring is a big decision, as there are a lot of pieces that go into selecting a college and applying is a time commitment - especially when you’re still juggling classes and trying to keep your grades up. Here’s a list of the 7 steps you need to take to transfer colleges.
Read MoreThere are a lot of situations that might lead an undergraduate student to think about leaving their current institution. Maybe you thought you’d love a city environment, but the hustle and bustle has your stress levels higher than ever.
Read MoreCommon App’s new Transfer Requirements Grid provides an easy-to-read chart that helps prospective transfer students better understand the deadlines, fees, and specific application requirements for the 600+ colleges and universities who accept the Common App for transfer applications.
Read MoreStudents transfer for a number of reasons. Perhaps you’re going from a two year college to a four year. Or your current college doesn’t offer the major you’ve decided to pursue. Maybe something in your gut is telling you this school isn’t the right fit, and you have to make a decision. No matter what your motivation might be, it is essential you do your research beforehand.
Whether you’re transferring from a community college or a four-year university, your transfer personal statement should be quite different than one written by a high school senior as a prospective freshman.
Read MoreAs you apply for college programs at various point in your life, you’re personal statement should differ as a result. Admissions committees expect a personal statement for a transfer student to be much different than a college admissions essay from a incoming freshman student. With that in mind, here are some unique considerations to keep in mind when writing personal statements as an undergrad, transfer, veteran, graduate school applicant, or job seeker.
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