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The New York Times has had a slew of interesting articles about college admissions lately. This one, about the odds of being accepted as a transfer student to some of the nation’s elite colleges, is a good example. While some of the most elite schools accept none (or virtually none), a transfer’s chances can still be pretty good at a variety of other colleges.
Read more about whether transferring to another college makes sense for you:
What questions to ask in the college transfer process
Start Early: The sooner you contact the institution you are thinking of transferring to the better.
- Ask what courses you should currently be enrolled in. Some schools want you to have completed as many general education courses as possible.
- What are the transfer admission policies? Do they admit January transfer students? Can you transfer in your first-year or do you have to wait until you are a sophomore?
- What are the statistics for admitted transfer applicants? Make sure you meet the average college GPA and standardized test requirements.
- What do you need to do to improve your profile?
- What is the transfer acceptance rate? The transfer admission process at some colleges can be more competitive than the first-year application process.
- Completing a transfer application can be just as extensive as completing a first-year application. Find out if the college or university you are interested in uses transfer Common App or do they have a separate application process.
- What credentials do you need to submit for the transfer application process?
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