0 comments. https://admissions.temple.edu/apply/transfer-students/transfer-equivalency-tool. For the second essay, transfer applicants must choose one of the two listed prompts. You don’t say what community college - in-state (CA) or not. Transferring schools for love can be great, if it is for the right reasons. If you find these "chance me" posts beneficial, there's a subreddit devoted to this called r/chanceme. In more technical terms, "junior level" means you should have 60+ semester credits, or 90+ units if you're on the quarter system. The people at New Paltz are very down to earth and welcoming, so that helped a lot. This blog gives students and parents tips on how to successfully transfer into selective four-year colleges. and join one of thousands of communities. Unfortunately, transfer requirements can vary from department to department at a university, so you will also have to do your research on that level. It makes a big difference when transferring to UC system. REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 31672 on r2-app-0c47641296a9429f3 at 2021-01-12 00:11:29.857686+00:00 running 9b9cb1f country code: ZA. If you are admitted without having fully completed a specific series at the transfer institution, you may not have sufficient backgroun… There are many advantages to taking classes at these schools before enrolling at a four year university. I kept working with the transfer coordinator at the school I wanted to go to and got in on my second try. For students who aspire to attend Princeton, for example, it hasn’t even been possible to transfer to the school in recent decades. I have really no idea what to do. Going ceaselessly to school is upsetting for some children (and, yes, folks, as well). My S ended up transferring for second semester junior year to SUNY New Paltz. I figured I would lose credits because I have so many, but do you think it would be worth to transfer still because even if I lose credits, if I transferred I would be saving tens of thousands of dollars. The Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. jhk_817 28 replies 7 threads Junior Member. I just made a common app account. Smh if they do say something then they aren’t your true friends. Your apps will be due in the Spring, probably anywhere from Feb-June. This week is the start of my 2nd semester of junior year. According to a 2017 report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, 49% of students who completed a four-year degree in 2016 had attended a two-year school at some point in the past 10 years. Recommended requirements to transfer to UPenn, Going to an out of state college in a big city (Philly, Nyc, etc.) Essays, grades, and acceptance rates are covered. This can range from 45-90 total credits accrued. I don't … September 2008 edited February 2010 in Transfer Students. And Chance me plz. Most colleges have maximum transfer credits that they will accept. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I think he is happy with his decision for a number of reasons, although it wasn't always easy. Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. Start by researching a list of schools if you haven’t yet, and they will tell information about what materials they need. Join Login When you enroll in one of the following degree programs, you can earn an associate degree from Ivy Tech and then transfer to any Indiana public four-year institution with automatic junior status: Speak with your advisor and the institution you wish to transfer to since not all Ivy Tech program… My father died my junior year of college. If I transfer, I just spent sooo much money for 2 1/2 years and nothing to show for it, Also.. this is very trivial but if I transfer I am kind of embarrassed to tell people why.. having to leave because of money. I have high of one and low of another. © 2021 reddit inc. All rights reserved. Transfer applicants are evaluated solely on their demonstrated college-level performance because college-level work is the best indicator of readiness for UGA. You don’t need to retake the SAT as a rising junior, it won’t factor into your admissions even if they ask for it. Start contacting advising at my uni? The subreddit for discussion related to college. Whether you're coming from another university campus or a smaller community college, you're entering a new environment with different trends, attitudes, beliefs, customs and you have to adjust. I go to a big state school. Students transferring from Florida State/Community Colleges as well as State University System of Florida public universities can have coursework transferred as part of Florida's Statewide Course Numbering system.This operates with courses equating by having the same 3 letters of the prefix and last 3 numbers of the course number. To qualify as a junior you must have a minimum of 60 semester (90 quarter) UC-transferable units completed by the end of spring prior to your admittance to the UC. Transferring from a two-year junior college to an NAIA institution. Cookies help us deliver our Services. on my own dime for two years. Believe it or not, there used to be a time when Harvard accepted close to 100 transfer students each year. Press J to jump to the feed. + For sophomore transfers, I understand that SAT scores and high school gpa play significant roles in admission. The Best Colleges for Transferring to Universities in Texas is a list of the best Texas junior colleges, community colleges, and four year colleges that are good to attend before transferring into Texas universities.. You're ahead of the game right now. Transferring as a Junior (self.TransferStudents). I told myself that if I got in I would make this post. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. 10 Tips for Transferring From Community College Start planning early, and you can ease the jump from a 2-year to a 4-year college. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Transferring can be very rewarding, I got like a ~2.0 in hs went to an okay college my first year and worked my ass off. Its just not gonna be worth it. There is a 100-word minimum and a 250-word maximum for each essay. [–]templeufrank 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago (0 children). Any input?? They’ll be primarily concerned with your college record. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Don't spend too much time reading about this topic on reddit or elsewhere. Deadline for transfer application: 11/30 for initial application; 1/31 for Transfer Academic Update UCLA only accepts transfer students for the fall term, and the university requires they have junior-level status, meaning they’ll have completed 60 credits by the end of the spring semester before transferring. Students hoping to transfer to UC Berkeley with the intention of declaring MCB should plan to complete all lower-division prerequisite courses at their transfer institution. Transferring is a lot easier because most schools only need your college transcript and possibly an essay. Transitioning From Community College to a Four-Year University. Don’t feel embarrassed. I also have been way too caught up in partying and not focusing on school. Don’t even tell them why you are leaving- just say personal issues. MCB accepts transferable coursework from most accredited colleges and universities. First, I want to say that if you're thinking about applying, just do it. High school academic record and standardized tests are not considered. Plan efficiently by creating a spreadsheet that more or less charts your course schedule by term. share. Some universities offer net price calculators for transfer students. If you need letters of recommendation start making those connections. Breaking the rules will result in your post/comment being removed and a warning or ban. Be sure to understand what your costs will be at a four-year institution before transferring. save. Focus on your grades, then with any extra energy look up how to address the essay questions (which are different from HS apps) and pursue the extracurriculars you like. use the following search parameters to narrow your results: A place for conversations about the process of transferring between colleges and other institutions for higher education. Transferring into Harvard is more difficult than it used to be. Try to plan early. Look up your school's website and check you meet all their requirements. As an example, here is our transfer tool at Temple: https://admissions.temple.edu/apply/transfer-students/transfer-equivalency-tool. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning. 2. Should I retake the SAT? Barnard Transfer Students What Did Your Stats and Extra- Cur Look Like? UPenn Junior Transfer: My Expereince. Students typically apply to UCs towards the beginning of their sophomore (second) year, and actually transfer the year after that. Transferring may be a good option if your current college doesn't satisfy your career goals, says Dan Lee, co-founder of Solomon Admissions Consulting in New York. Transferring from a two-year school to a four-year school is a common path for students. Im not so much worried about the years, but more the money. thanks! Check the Price. Look on their sites for transfer tools such as Equivalency Credits from your current school to the new one. but theres still a few things I’m hesitant about. This is helpful in determining how many credits will actually transfer to the new school and major. 20. Transfer to a local school if you can. It’s taken 7 damn years but I’m graduating in May 2020. Transferring as a Junior It took me a while to fully accept this, but I’m unhappy w the college I go to now and I’m seriously considering transferring to vcu for the fall 2021 semester. Transferring schools as a second semester junior is most likely not an option. Failure to complete the lower division requirements prior to enrolling at UC Berkeley may impact your admission to the University. [–]EllimesTransfer | 2021 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago (0 children). almost all school only accept 60 transfer credits, and as a junior I would imagine you have 90. so to make up for extra 30 you would spend extra year. You would need to check your state schools transfer requirements because you could lose an entire semesters worth of work, or more. My parent's financial situation has changed as well and they are having a hard time paying my rent. Yooo I failed out of a private out of state college my junior year and I had to move home. Think about it carefully because what college you attend can change your entire future. I transferred with over 100 credits- even took my Ds from my failure days. I have a really strong feeling I should transfer to a school at home though. I'm concerned because if I do want to transfer, I'd like to do it as a sophomore, rather than a junior, but I won't know what the real campus experience is like until it's too late. 9. All my friends come from money and although it is said that if they were true friends they wouldn't care about money... but I am still embarrassed.. :(. Transferring schools as a second semester junior is most likely not an option. ... help Reddit App Reddit coins Reddit premium Reddit gifts. Anyone have any starter tips? To read this post and more, subscribe now - One Month for Only $1 Become an Annual VIP member today and get access to VIP content, ad-free forums & more. It’s never “too late” to better your education and take care of yourself. I told everyone I lost my scholarship which was 100% true because I was kicked out of school shortly after. Rendered by PID 31672 on r2-app-0c47641296a9429f3 at 2021-01-12 00:11:29.857686+00:00 running 9b9cb1f country code: ZA. By Jeremy S. Hyman and Lynn F. Jacobs Sept. 16, 2009 You would need to check your state schools transfer requirements because you could lose an entire semesters worth of work, or more. You’ll need a letter of rec from a professor at your current school, so think about who you want to write that and ask them early (within the next month). This can range from 45-90 total credits accrued. 5. NOTE: the original answer has been deleted and replaced by the following: Let me start with an unqualified YES. Given the same spec, which would you say ensures a better chance? There's a list of resources in this sub's Wiki but you can message the mods if you feel anything's unaddressed. Yet, hearing student comments on reddit and other platforms makes me worried that I might just not be a good fit for the school. I though about transferring to my local university to be closer to my girlfriend and mom, but was turned against it because I was looking at a 20 credit loss. But I'm worried because I have already taken so many credits and just the whole transferring schools and states so late....I know you don't "have to finish school in 4 years" and everyone goes at their own pace in life but I just feel so stuck lol. Students transferring from a two-year junior college should follow the same NAIA transfer rules as athletes from a four-year institution. Depending on where you are advising may not be so helpful. Transferring after junior year (Originally Posted: 09/11/2014) I'm a junior out-of-state student from New England attending the University of Texas (McCombs). I'm a current sophomore, and I'm really interested in transferring out of my school for Fall 2021. Transferring from a community college to a four-year school isn't as crazy as it seems! I ended up doing three additional semesters at my next college before graduating. Junior Transfer. Adapting new scholarly and living standards is troublesome for some. With 3.4 after a year or two of community college, you should be able to transfer to a four-year institution. College/business representatives must get verified, No marketing/self-promoting nor campaigning for any faith/politics/other ideology. Making another life far from home can be overwhelming, and stretch is ordinary. Spend two years at Ivy Tech, then transfer to any public Indiana four-year university as a junior Your family can save upward of $10,000 by completing your first two years at Ivy Tech and then transferring to a four-year college. I've hated my time here, from the school to the environment and I would like nothing more than to return to the north, whether that's Chicago or … I managed to complete my 2 year degree in a year and a half and transferred to a public 4 year in state with a 3.4. Transferring to an Ivy League school is even more difficult than being accepted as a freshman applicant. I transferred in my last semester. No admissions questions, cheating, memes, or illegal behavior/piracy. Make sure you weigh your options and don’t let your relationship be the only reason that you want to transfer — a relationship may end, but no one can take away your education. like how hard will it be to meet and get close to people at vcu as a junior? [–]TightSafe1UVA Transfer | 2023 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago (0 children). Most colleges have maximum transfer credits that they will accept. Transferring as a Junior I'm a current sophomore, and I'm really interested in transferring out of my school for Fall 2021. Being a transfer student can be extremely intimidating. I love my school so much and everything about it, my friends, campus, etc. shrug perhaps I got lucky but I’ve never heard of a “maximum credit transfer” unless it’s in reference to AP credits. Just keep in mind that there is the chance that it could add to the length of time you spend before graduating. I'm currently a senior at Penn, but transferred last year as a Junior. The objective of this subreddit is to seek guidance/get help with rudiment questions regarding the transfer process. The main notable difference is in regard to the residency requirement. Its so late into college but I really think it would best for me to transfer because it would be cheaper and I would have a fresh start. For students who don't feel fully ready to go off to a four-year college or who want to get their general courses out of the way to save money, starting at a community college is a great option. Currently I go to an out of state school and have made extremely poor financial decisions/ taking out way too many loans. I got a minimum wage job and went to a community college to raise my 1.2 gpa. If you transfer as a senior you're probably going to spend more money and time at new college than you would have at you're current college. Even some of my in major courses weren't going to transfer. 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