New Transfers for Spring 2013

<p>Hi, I am transferring to Tech for the Spring 2013 Semester and really excited, but I do have a few questions for my fellow transfers or perhaps current students: </p>

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<li><p>How are you financing your education? I know that this is quite a broad and general question but bear with me. I'm asking because I've noticed that there are not many scholarships within the school it seems. I apparently qualified for a transfer scholarship, and I do appreciate it greatly, of course, but it's not much. So, are there other scholarships within the departments? If so, must I wait until I complete my initial 12 hours at Tech? Is there any other way or are external scholarships a big thing at Tech? I studied two years at A&M and there were many scholarships, though there were mostly from alumnus. Definitely not trying to compare between the two, but Tech is a pretty big university too. </p></li>
<li><p>How does one pursue a double major at Tech? Currently, I am admitted as a BS in Economics, but I really would like to double major with a BBA in Finance. I know that the business school probably fill up quickly so I messaged the administrators asking if I can change my major to Pre-Business (must finish business core classes before going in actual major) and figured requesting a double major would be probably easier if it is within the College of Arts & Sciences. But what is the next thing? Must I wait for a semester? </p></li>
<li><p>Something more to home. Why did you all pick Tech? If a current student, what can I and other transfer students expect? Any pointers? Do's and dont's? </p></li>
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<p>I know that I am asking for a lot of information but I guess I am a tad bit anxious, you know? I know it's a lot to ask but I would really appreciate it if someone could answer my questions, fully or partly. All feedback would welcomed. Thanks a lot in advance!</p>

<p>We really need more people in this forum… I applied to Texas tech cause they said I might be eligible for a transfer scholarship. I applied for PE and still waiting for a decision, but if I get no scholarships I would not attend. As for your questions, no idea…</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.scholarships.ttu.edu/ScholarshipDocs/TransferScholarships2012.pdf[/url]”>http://www.scholarships.ttu.edu/ScholarshipDocs/TransferScholarships2012.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>There’s that. Transferring with 60+ Credits with 3.5+ GPA receive $6500 per year up to 2 years.</p>

<p>Or $4,500 for 30+ Credits with 3.0 GPA per year up to 2 years. </p>

<p>Think this link is better… [Institutional</a> Competitive Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.scholarships.ttu.edu/InstitutionalScholarship.aspx]Institutional”>http://www.scholarships.ttu.edu/InstitutionalScholarship.aspx)</p>

<p>Sounds decent. Not even including Financial Aid.</p>

<p>Thanks Green Tea. I’ve seen these numbers before. I am hoping, though, there are more. </p>

<p>Look behind you. I couldn’t agree more.</p>