<p>I just graduated high school and I'm going into my first year of college. For first semester, I'm going to be attending a private college. However, I'm planning on transferring after first semester to a state school for second semester. </p>
<p>I checked and confirmed that the courses I'm taking will transfer. I want to know when should I let the private college know I'm planning on transferring? How do I "start" the transfer process? And what else should I be doing to make sure my transfer process is smooth? </p>
<p>Thank you.</p>