I applied to these schools and I’m trying to put them in a bit of an order of preference. I’m transferring out of Rockland Community College’s honors program; I’ll have my associates in Liberal Arts: Humanities & Social Science (honors track). I want to major in Art History. I currently have a 3.94 cumulative GPA.
-In no particular order: University of Hartford, Purchase (SUNY), Queens College (CUNY), Yale (I know it’s a stretch as a transfer, but it’s worth a shot), New Paltz (SUNY) & Stony Brook (SUNY).
I stuck with mostly state schools for financial reasons. Any thoughts are appreciated!
Well, Yale, obviously.
But for Art History, Williams is where it’s at. DO apply. You never know. Art History at Williams means serious pull.
Add SUNY Geneseo, Barnard, Bryn Mawr, Wellesley, Hamilton, Skidmore, Fordham, St Lawrence, Hobart&William Smith, Colgate - if they admit you, they may find enough incentive in your profile to provide you with sufficient financial aid.
- thinking EmRae is a female screen name
Some private colleges state they meet the full demonstrated financial need for all admitted students. This applies to transfer students. Some may be as affordable for you as your public school options.
Colleges with dedicated art museums may have a stronger commitment to visual art in general than those without one.
MYOS1634’s suggestions are excellent and if researched further could provide you with some great choices. A Williams transfer application, though, may not be promising. For 2015 they accepted only 2 of the 258 who applied. In a defacto sense, they seem to discourage the process.
No, many schools that will meet demonstrated need for freshmen will not do it for transfers.
Re #3, this generality may be true when the word “many” is used, but does not pertain to either post 2 (where “some” was used) or necessarily to the OP. Some private colleges do indeed state they “meet the full demonstrated need for all admitted students.” Since this top, honors-track student may be capable of getting into a highly selective school, where the preceding is more like to be the case, the information pertains directly to her.
Students ultimately choose only one college. Generalizations that appear to limit the available options can be detrimental to the process.
Does Yale accept transfers?
“If you have received a bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent) or if by the end of the current academic year you will have completed more than two full years toward the degree, you are not eligible to transfer to Yale, nor may you apply through the freshman admissions process. (You may not voluntarily relinquish credits in order to qualify for consideration.)”
@mom2collegekids This is from Yale’s website. It sounds like they only accept freshman/sophomore transfers.
Yale’s policy is pretty typical. It’s perfectly fine there to enter as a junior.
@merc81 That was I meant, a sophomore who would enter as a junior, sorry.
@newjerseygirl98: No worries, of course. I suppose the point I was emphasizing is that Yale’s policy appears fairly typical. Noteworthy, however, is that they are apparently sternly limiting regarding potential transfer students who may have acquiring a few extra credits for whatever reason.
have [acquired]. (#9)
Any idea what you want to do with the art history degree? If you want to work at a museum in a major city like nyc it helps to go to a college with a “name” if at all possible. Many of those gaining entry level jobs at museums tend to come from private colleges (and often have a parent help paying their rent). If you do go to a SUNY or CUNY, it’s important to get the best internships possible, preferably in a major museum, assuming that’s your interest. There can be a certain level of snobbery in some of the art world
Yale does accept transfers, but very few. I believe I read somewhere on their site that they only accept 20-30, so I’m not expecting to get in.
@citymama9 Honestly I’ve been going through a few different career paths recently, but I’m passionate about art and art history in particular is amazing to me. I’m currently set on going the professor route, but I’d definitely be open to working in a museum. I’ve finished one internship so far, but I definitely plan on doing more. You’re absolutely right about the art snobbery!
I don’t want to discourage you! Go after your dreams. There are so many different cities and museums and opportunities, and academia is a whole different thing. I was thinking in terms of places like MOMA and the MET, which is filled with lots of rich kids from “fancy” schools. The fact that you’re passionate about art and art history will serve you well!!
You might consider Bard College, as well. Transfers are welcome. Lots of connections with NYC and the art scene.
I added some reach schools to my list, many based on suggestions from you guys. I’ve applied to Williams, Fordham and Brown so far. I have Bard, Vassar and Barnard all on my to-do list for today. (I’ve decided to accept the fact that I’m paying all these damn application fees; Getting into any of these schools is WELL worth $75!)
“I’ve applied to Williams” (15)
2 out of 258 (post 2). Contrast this with their 42% ED acceptance rate. Candidly, the school doesn’t appear to welcome transfers applicants.