<p>Someone could help me with the whole transfering to a good 4-yr school from a community college.
How is it that some people on here are applying for transfer to ivy-leage schools from podunk CC??
Do you still have to get high school transcripts and counselor reccomendations??
Do you take the SAT's or subject tests again for good measure?
Should you get your Associates degree first or just a few semesters of credits?
If someone could explain to me the art of this transfer deal I would be ecstatic.</p>
<p>"Do you still have to get high school transcripts and counselor reccomendations?"</p>
<p>Transcripts, yes...Counselor recs...no. After 2 years at a CC you should have recs from your professor.</p>
<p>"Do you take the SAT's or subject tests again for good measure?" </p>
<p>Only if you did poorly the first time you took them.</p>
<p>"Should you get your Associates degree first or just a few semesters of credits?"</p>
<p>You should fulfill the gen ed reqs of the school you wish to transfer to.</p>
<p>Baysel - Here are the most important things in transfering from a cc (or any school) to a good 4-year school.</p>
<ol>
<li> Do well in your cc. Aim for the strongest GPA you can achieve while still taking a serious courseload.</li>
<li>Take courses that would be typical for students attending your target school to take in their first two years- this could be filling the gen ed/distribution requirements, as Matt30 says. It could be taking certain prereq courses for your major. Or both.</li>
<li>Get to know at least two professors well, so that you will have strong recommendations. Matt30 is correct that you will still submit your hs transcript, but not hs recs.</li>
<li>SATs matter at some schools more than others (some don't even request them, or make them optional). If you are targeting schools whose SAT 25%-75% range is above yours, it might be worth taking them again.</li>
<li>Choose your targeted transfer schools to have a range of selectivity - some reach/ some 50-50 chance/ some safety schools.</li>
<li>Some transfer apps are "cut-and-dried" by-the-numbers only. No essays/no recs. If the app calls for essays, do the research by visiting and/or digging deep into the school/dept website to show your knowledge of the school, why it is a fit for you, why you have chosen it.</li>
</ol>
<p>Best of luck.</p>