Hi I’m a senior who was accepted to WUSTL class of 2019.
Although I’m truly grateful that I got into such an amazing school, my dream school always has been Columbia university, where I was rejected from. I am, however, planning to attend WUSTL, but also planning to try transferring to Columbia. I know the chances are extremely slim but I really want to give it a try.
So my questions are 1) when I transfer to another school, will the employers, when I apply for internships and jobs, be able to see my previous school? 2) If so, will that affect my chances of getting a job? 3) And lastly, will I receive the same degree as the students who were admitted as first- year freshmen applicants?
Thank you very much in advance!
And please note that I’m not at all bashing WUSTL or anything!
PS. I posted this on the Columbia forum as well but thought I could also get more advice from parents who have more knowledge and experience on college admissions process.
First of all, and most importantly, give yourself permission to fall in love with WUSTL. Immerse yourself in the freshman experience and try not to use it as a stepping stone for a transfer. If you don’t you’re going to be fairly miserable, especially if your classmates know this is your plan. Why invest in a new friend who is a short-timer, right? Being a transfer isn’t easy, from a social perspective. Colleges spend a great deal of resources bonding freshman, and often very little helping transfers assimilate into the already-established community. It can be a kind of work you didn’t plan on.
In answer to your questions, in a resume, you would naturally list all colleges you attended, so WUSTL will be listed. You may or may not be asked to explain your reason for transferring. Other than that, they don’t care, as long as you are in good standing and do well in your major. And yes, you’ll receive the same degree. There is a lot more to say about transferring–I’d recommend you consult the transfer forum here on CC.
@SJTH Thank you very much for your input! I know transferring won’t be easy from a social perspective so that’s what I’ll have to think about throughout my freshmen year.
