Optimum Time for Transfer?

<p>When is it possible to transfer from one school to another? During sophomore, junior, or senior years? What are the repercussions?</p>

<p>i wud say sophomore year for junior standing (make sure u have less than 90 credits though)</p>

<p>I think transferring as a sophmore is best because you can go in and still move in to the dorms and be the same age as them. When transferring as a junior you are already 21 and a lot more mature than the freshman (I'd hope) so you probably wouldn't fit in/ wouldn't want to hang out with them and meet as many people around you. A positive thing about being a junior transfer is most emphasis is put on your college record when applying.</p>

<p>I don't think there is an optimal time. It depends on the student & the individual situation.</p>

<p>How come so many schools reccomend applying for sophmore status?</p>

<p>Also, if you apply as a sophmore and get rejected, how much would it hurt you when/if you apply again for the Jr year.</p>

<p>Because that means they have 3 years to shape your mind (and rob your wallet) rather than 2 or 1?</p>

<p>Entering as a sophomore means that a student is more likely to be able to complete the requirements of the school for core, major, minor on time. This is especially true of the more selective schools with more stringent requirements.</p>

<p>Not all students realize that they want to transfer early enough to do so by sophomore year. In addition, some students need the second year of college to prove that they have grown beyond their high school record. These students have not missed the boat by waiting until junior year. As for GlueEater's question, I think that varies by school (and by the reason for rejection).</p>

<p>Each student has a different situation. No one way of doing things fits all. Concentrate on what is best for YOU & don't worry about what others think is the best way to do things. That is good advice for transferring colleges ... and good advice for a lot of other things in life.</p>