ight now I’m at a small midwestern liberal arts college, double majoring in education/psych, but I’m realizing I want to pursue education more, and it just feels like there aren’t a lot of resources and attention at the department where I’m at, and I’m not liking how small it is either.
Looking to transfer to a medium/large-sized university with a strong education program, preferably near a city. My GPA is hovering around a 3.6, and my ACT if I need to submit it was a 34, but I might take it again.
I wouldn’t bother retaking the ACT. First off your score is very good. Secondly, the ACT is a test meant for high school students so retaking it as a college student won’t really impress anyone.
Look at schools that will be affordable. Keep in mind that it is rare to get merit aid as a transfer student.
What year are you in school? Do you have budget constraints? Are your in-state public U’s a good value?
One of our kids was a transfer student (from CC) and she found it most helpful to go directly to the transfer advisors at any U’s she was interested in. She got the best, most accurate info that way.
I’m a sophomore, I’m from Virginia so UVA and W&M are probably going to be on the list, not really any budget constraints because almost anything will be the same or cheaper than my current institution.
My daughter was looking into education at one point. Teachers that she spoke with said don’t major in education; major in the subject you want to teach. Then go to grad school for education. Something to think about.
For education, the standard advice is to do that coursework in the same state as you want to start your teaching career. The education programs at those colleges and universities will have strong connections in the local job market, and your student teaching placement will most likely help you find a job.
Whether it makes best sense to do an undergrad degree in a content area followed by an MAT for certification, or an undergrad degree that prepares you for certification depends on the age group and subject area you want to teach. So think about that too.
I’ve been thinking about that and I think that as of now I still want to major in education, because I might want to go into policy as opposed to teaching. That in mind, as of right now my list is:
UVA
W&M
Boston College
Vanderbilt (love peabody, kind of iffy on social life there)
Washu
Urichmond
maybe Rochester?
@cinnamonapple31: Because you want to pursue education policy, the best school in the US is Northwestern University’s School of Education and Social Policy (SESP).
Also, you will be permitted to double major.
Although Northwestern is located in an upscale suburb, it is quick & easy to get to Chicago.