They may see their friends on social media having the time of their lives at other colleges and feel socially isolated at their own school. Others may feel homesick or find themselves missing their significant others more than they expected to. Sometimes, the switch from a small high school to a big college can overwhelm a student. For these people, things likely looked much different during freshman orientation, when everything was calm and classes hadn't started yet.
On a similar note, some students may choose to transfer because they feel their college is too much of a party school and they're not getting the quality of education they want. Many students change majors at some point in college, with some doing it more than once. Some students who chose their original school based on their desired major end up transferring to another institution that offers a better program for their new major.
There's no doubt that certain colleges and universities hold more prestige than others and therefore look better on resumes. Some students enter college with a plan to elevate their GPA for one or two years before applying to transfer to a more prestigious school.
Another reason students often consider transferring colleges is poor academic performance. The thinking behind this is that a new environment, with new classes and new professors, will lead to better grades — but this isn't always the case.
Attending a four-year institution can be expensive. Increases in tuition rates , unforeseen expenses, and financial changes can all cause students to rethink attendance at their school of choice. Actually seeing the mounting debt often makes the situation feel much more real than it might've seemed during the college-planning stage. Many students also feel that the level of instruction they're receiving isn't in line with how much they're paying. Students who transfer for financial reasons often transfer back to an in-state school or a community college where they can take advantage of cheaper tuition.
Due to the proliferation of national club sports and the availability of statistical performance data, student athletes are being recruited and making their college commitments well before their senior year of high school.
For some student athletes, the college experience isn't what they were hoping for. For example, perhaps they aren't getting the playing opportunities they were promised or aren't getting along with their coaches and teammates. I hope your second semester grades were really high. Sophomore fall, Sophomore spring, Junior fall — These are the most common times to transfer.
The closer to high school, the more high school and test scores count. Transferring as a junior is much easier. Each college has different deadlines so keep track of them. Post senior year and freshmen summers — You need to have done or do something — work, volunteer, service, etc.
Freshman and sophomore years of college — You need to do all of the following —. Academics- You need to excel in each and every class. Professors — You need to connect with one or two professors who can write letters of recommendation for you. You need to explain that you will outgrow major or need to be closer to home. Engagement- You need to get involved in activities on and off campus.
So use your winter break to do volunteer or work. Go back second semester and get busy. Prerequisites — Each college has different transfer requirements. Some take sophomore fall applicants. Some only take juniors. Some have major prerequisites for GE and for majors. So check. Each has different requirements for. You need to really write great essays about why you want to transfer. Be specific and contact us for essay tips. Common Application — Many colleges use the Common Application which has one essay.
But remember supplements-they have them too. The application is the only online portion. Everything is else is hard copy.
Visit colleges — You ideally need to visit the colleges to which you plan to transfer. Ideally visit during the spring or summer. Research visiting programs — Many colleges allow students to attend as a visiting student.
Barnard is one college that has a great transfer program women only. Then you apply to transfer. Some do. If you are transferring colleges after one semester or one year, your high school GPA is going to be much more important than if you transfer later on in your college career.
Your transfer colleges, in this case, will likely align closely in competitiveness with your list of colleges in high school. The average acceptance rate for all transfer students in the US, across all US colleges, is That means there are hundreds of schools above and below that mark.
You should analyze where your grades and test scores fall on the competitiveness spectrum, so select schools that align with your resume. We could spend hours explaining how to craft a perfect college essay, or you could watch this video from the College Essay Guy. The most important elements to keep in mind when writing your essay is that it is succinct and specific. Again, think critically about your reason for transferring. What do you want to accomplish? What are you lacking at your current college or university?
If any college can satisfy your requirements, then why should they select you? You need to make sure you are fully informed before you set the process in motion. Compare the pros and the cons honestly and objectively to determine whether you should change now, change later, or stay put. Both can be complex. When you add the issues of limited time, transfer credit complications, and additional costs, careful planning is of utmost importance.
This is a time to be brutally honest with yourself. College is a big change. You need to seriously consider why you wish to leave, because the transfer process can be complicated and expensive.
Can you make changes to address your reasons while remaining where you are? Is your wish to transfer elsewhere rational, or is it emotional? Do you just feel like you made the wrong choice?
All of these are valid issues, of course — but this is not the time for a knee-jerk reaction. Explore ways you can improve your situation where you are while you make a detailed, well-considered plan. The timing of transferring is different from freshman admission.
Note that some colleges are at capacity for first-year students and do not consider mid-year transfers. Know that course sequences, content, and credit vary from college to college.
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