<p>I have gotten confused about whether transfers should/can interview either with a counselor or alumni. It doesn't say anything about interviewing in the Transfer "Application Process" list but then on MyRoc the Alumni Interview search field is there. </p>
<p>If transfers should pursue an alumni interview how does that work? Is it in person or over the phone? Since the application asks whether you interviewed or not does that mean you have to do the interview before submitting your app?</p>
<p>No one knows?</p>
<p>UR has been my first choice from the beginning but I’ve working off the “Transfer Application Process” steps. I hope I wasn’t supposed to interview all this time and it just wasn’t on the list. I’ll call tomorrow, hopefully their holiday vacation is over! </p>
<p>BTW, does anyone know if transfers have their own admissions person or if we’re supposed to go by the state we live in? Everytime I email I get a student employee and I’m thinking it might be better to have the same person to email.</p>
<p>I’m a transfer student at UR and I had my interview with an admissions counselor. I believe the counselor mainly/only worked with transfer students. My interview took place a few weeks after I submitted my application, so that is definitely possible. I’m not sure if the interview is mandatory, but even if it’s not I’d suggest doing it-- I found mine very helpful. I’d suggest you call the admissions office, since I only called them, never emailed, and was always put right through to the correct person/office.</p>
<p>Notaclue… There is a transfer coordinator in our office, and you will likely speak with her when you call tomorrow. She will help guide you through the process of interviewing, etc. We usually require interviews for prospective transfer students, but the timeline is a bit different than it is for freshman applicants.</p>
<p>Thank you both for your responses. It’s nice to know there are people around! </p>
<p>Well I called and didn’t get much more info than from emailing. The person who answered seemed reluctant to transfer me to anyone. But at least I got my information about interviewing. You have to call and set up a phone interview with admissions people after you submit your application. She also said there aren’t alumni interviews for transfers. In case anyone ever wondered. </p>
<p>The woman who answered also mentioned that the transfer deadline wasn’t until June and kind of gave me the impression I was applying too early. She said that they’re so busy with freshman admissions this time of year. On the website it says that they start reviewing transfer applications in February. </p>
<p>Everyone always talks about how important it is to try to have a relationship with your admissions counselor and to show interest but I’m having a tough time doing that. I can’t afford to visit for at least 2 more months and it seems a bit difficult to actually speak to the same person each time you contact admissions. </p>
<p>Any ideas about how to make a good impression in that regard? Or am I overthinking the ‘showing interest’ thing?</p>
<p>I transferred for the spring (long story short, had a few delays thanks to my prior college, was aiming for fall but wound up going to spring), and I had an interview on-campus. Are you planning on flying in and taking a tour and stuff? I picked a weekend in the summer, flew in, took the 9AM tour that prospectives go on, talked to a counselor as an interview, and then went on to do stuff around campus. It really gave me a feel for the school and boosted my excitement. I highly recommend doing it in person. It was expensive for my family, but we all agree it was well worth the cost to get a hands-on feel.</p>
<p>As for showing interest outside of the visit, I also worked closely with them, so that when my transcript was late, I would call in and make sure they knew there was a delay, why there was a delay, when they should expect things to change, etc. I feel like that helped.</p>
<p>My goal is fly up there to visit around the end of February at the earliest.</p>
<p>I’m starting to get down to the last couple required materials so I guess I’m going to have to just be more aggressive with the student assistants about letting me talk to a counselor. I only have the College Official Report, last edition of my transcripts are already in the mail, and then to check if my professor sent his instructor evaluation yet. None of these things are in my control… </p>
<p>This is a frustrating process. I bet it will be better when classes start again next week and I don’t have so much time to obsess about it!</p>
<p>Are you happy with your decision to transfer to UR? Do you feel like you were accepted into the community relatively well? Is there a lot of guidance/help with getting used to the new curriculum/program requirements?</p>
<p>NotAClue… I think you are on the right track. We do make a note in your file each time that you call; even though you have spoken with multiple counselors, the individual reviewing your file will have access to that information and will be able to take into consideration your attempts to establish a relationship with the University, which is important. As a potential transfer for the Fall semester, visiting in February will not be late at all from our perspective. </p>
<p>I understand that this process can be frustrating, so please don’t hesitate ever to ask me any questions or express any concerns that you have!</p>
<p>Thanks, MConklin. It’s good to hear things from an insider’s point of view. I just want to make sure I’m doing everything I can. It doesn’t help that I tend to overthink everything either. :)</p>