<p>What do you guys think is the 2nd most important aspect of a transfer students application behind a strong GPA? I understand this is a hard question to answer depending on intended major and many other factors, but just approach it from a general perspective.</p>
<p>a) work experience</p>
<p>b) ECs (clubs, campus involvement)</p>
<p>c) volunteering</p>
<p>d) Essays</p>
<p>e) Other (specify)</p>
<p>Major preparation is a big one.</p>
<p>i think for transfers</p>
<p>the essay is BIG, they wanna know ur transfering for the right reasons</p>
<p>if ur essay reads, this kid is only comign here for a brand name, then ur prob not gonna get in</p>
<p>u really got show that ur gonna be an asset</p>
<p>like my essays, recs, showed that i am a very passioante person, i did research, community service, active in class discussions, and a pleasure to be around...</p>
<p>What are some suggestions of things to write about in your essays to show how interested you are in their school other than simply talking about a unique major? Should you talk about their campus environment, professors, location, prestige? I have heard that keeping it simple and honest is the best thing to do when writing essays. Is this true?</p>
<p>If you're applying to the UCs in California, they want you to write about yourself, your qualities, who you are as an individual, etc. I think this is what the essay topics are targeting.</p>
<p>eanicich - yes, i would say keep it simple, honest, and straightfoward. also, rather than provide a laundry list of complaints about your school, write about what you want in a school and, for each reason, how the school you are applying to satisfies it and the school you are currently at does not.</p>
<p>for example, i talked about - campus size, environment/location, campus life, core curriculum (or lack thereof.... what i was looking for :) ). there were others i had originally included, and when i had another person read it, she told me to eliminate them... honestly, simple and straightfoward is best. they will be able to see the geniune feeling and emotions behind it :)</p>