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Transferring through colleges is very common. Many students prefer to transfer to a state university after achieving their associate’s degree at a junior college. Other students may feel that the school they enrolled in after high school wasn’t the simplest fit for them. Irrespective of the reason, transferring to another college doesn’t need to be an intimidating process.
If you want to transfer, try to plan early to make sure the courses you take will count, and also have a good grade. More than eight in 10 college admissions officers said overall GPA at a prior college was of “considerable importance” for acceptance of transfer students, compared to just 10% who regarded standardized test scores just as important, according to a yearly survey from the National Association for College Admissions Counseling.
Acceptance rates for transfer students are sometimes higher than that for freshman applicants.
You should also find the transfer requirements of your preferred school. While some schools have demanding requirements, others schools might be more flexible. Some schools might have a minimum GPA, SAT, or ACT score requirements, or ask for letters of recommendation from professors at your current school. Some schools only allow students to apply to transfer in a particular year or semester of college. For instance, the University of Pennsylvania only permits transfer students to apply and enroll in their university during the fall semester. This is commonly seen among highly competitive schools, including Ivy League and other top twenty schools.
While some schools have a more flexible transfer requirements and accept a higher percentage of transfer students every year. The University of Michigan for example does not require students to submit recommendations from professors at their current schools.