<p>I have a question about which status I should apply for when transferring: sophomore or junior. I am a second-year student, which should make me a junior in the fall. However, I changed my major after my freshman year, so I will only be on my second year of major classes next fall. I would prefer to transfer as a sophomore, but would that hurt my chances for matriculation? Any help would be appreciated.</p>
<p>I can't speak for all schools, but the ones I am familiar with don't consider transfer student status based on major classwork, but rather on the total of number of units or years completed. Since you're currently a second year student, you'd be transferring as a jr.</p>
<p>As far as chances of transferring as a soph vs. jr, that depends on:
1. The specific school, as some may prefer sohp, some may prefer jr, and some may have no preference in the year one transfers.
2. Your HS record and test scores vs. your college record. Read the sticky thread: Transfer Admissions 101 to see the different weight given these factors for soph and jr. transfer applicants.</p>
<p>I wouldn't mind transferring as a junior, to be honest. However, I am concerned about the financial aid I would receive. Since I would likely have to spend three years at my new school, I would accordingly need three years of financial aid. Is that possible?</p>
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<p>I don't know, I think it would be best to call up the school and ask this question. Be sure they understand that while you have enough credits to make you a jr, that since you need more coursework to complete your major, you might need a third year to finish.</p>
<p>Yeah, I was planning on contacting each school about the issue. Thanks for the input.</p>
<p>ideally, you would want to spend the most time at the school, but this may or may not be the best choice.</p>
<p>if your hs record isnt strong you should wait a bit longer until you apply because the more time you have spent away from hs, the less those grades and things will matter.</p>
<p>also, some schools have a sex maximum number of credits they accept from transfer applicants. check with each school to know their number because if you go over their maximum number they may not even admit you because they want you to complete a certain number of credits at their institution to graduate.</p>