How Do I start the Transfer Process?

Transfer Students
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<p>Hi, I am currently a Freshman in the City College of New York Honors Program. I want to apply to two schools as a transfer applicant for Fall 2013, Columbia and NYU. How do I start this process? Whom do I speak to at my current college? My honors advisers seem really nice, and I don't want to get them angry. When should I contact my high school for my transcript, and when should I ask professors for recommendations? The application for Columbia is due March 1, and NYU is due April 1. I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR ADVICE AND EXPERTISE! THANK YOU :)</p>

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<p>The earlier you do things, the better. On the schools website click on transfer students, or transfer admissions.</p>

3

<p>Don’t ask for LORs until you’ve finished this semester, you need to give profs some time to evaluate your work before they agree to write you a letter.</p>

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<p>Do, however, at least get started on the essays.</p>

5

<p>Thank you all for your responses, but I still don’t who to ask in my college if I want to transfer?</p>

6

<p>Who fills out the College Official’s report varies with the school. Good places to start are by asking your advisor or at your Departmental office if you have a major.</p>

7

<p>Thank you Entomom, is the College Official’s Report from CommonApp, and do you know when I should give that to them?</p>

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<p>Yes, you can download it from the CA website. It can be submitted anytime before the deadline, colleges will keep all parts of your application until complete.</p>

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<p>Would you recommend that I meet with the dean or my science department major after the first semester is over?</p>