<p>I'm just wondering, since most people who will be transferring will be in junior standing once they transfer, I'm just wondering how long do you plan on staying at the school (the one you transferred to) before graduating?</p>
<p>A. Finish as quickly as possible. Maximum 2 years. (1-2 years)
B. Take an extra year or two just so I can take things more slowly and get used to the pace of the new school (3-4 years)
C. I WANT TO REMAIN A STUDENT AS LONG AS POSSIBLE! (5+ years)</p>
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<p>Personally, I'd choose B because I plan on either double-majoring or minoring, and there's no way I can finish the requirement in two years. Maybe three years. But never 4 years. That's just too long :)</p>
<p>this is a good question! Personally, I'm hoping I'll get good transfer credit evals, because I just want to finish my degree as soon as possible. I have long-term plans (more like ideas, really) that don't involve me sticking around at whatever school I pick. I'd like to go abroad for awhile and catch up with my friends, and generally faff about!</p>
<p>I am expecting about 3 years but I really don't know. I too want to get out not too late in the game as I will be 21 by the time I transfer schools. I need time to go to school again after that, find a good job, and retire after that!</p>
<p>^^^ 2 1/2 years as well. 3 years is too long and will look bad to grad schools; I know over 2 years will look a little sloppy too, but it'll be worth it.</p>
<p>don't you think 3 years would look more than reasonable for a double major though? I actually don't even know how many credits are needed to graduate with a double major but I'm sure it would require at least one more semester.</p>
<p>i'll go for 3 years :)
i plan to study abroad as well,
and i do wish to enjoy my school life before jumping into grad school..
i haven't got much "school life" here
since i'm in cc, so i'm excited to get one when i transfer.</p>
<p>well, that's only IF i get accepted to schools i've applied...:(
i'd be more than happy to get an admittance letter from any one of the two.
i don't know what i'll do if i get rejected from both.......</p>
<p>lostincode is right. At least at WashU, I've completed all the core requirements (they have a different name for them, but it's the same stuff) and can dive into working on a major. I figure I can complete one major in a little over a year so a year and a half would work. Wesleyan doesn't even really have core classes to speak of (just general recommended courses) and I've completed those as well.</p>
<p>Actually I never knew them until I was admitted and I received a little insert that basically had WUSTL's core requirements, though again they're called something else. I'll post them for you tomorrow.</p>
<p>First, while many major requirements seem skimpy, bear in mind which classes are prerequisites for others. This may elongate your stay.
Second, realize that you may not be able to get all the classes you need when you need them. This problem might not be overwhelming at private schools like WUSTL, but I know that at many schools transfers are at the bottom of the rung when it comes to class selection.</p>
<p>That may be true, but that is only for the first semester. After one semester transfer students are assimiliated into the university as students just like everyone else and there is no special priority depending on how you gained admission. And yes, at schools like WUSTL and Wes I don't think I'll have a problem getting into the right classes.</p>
<p>I'm not sure that's the case at every college, as priority is often granted to those who have taken the most credits--those who have been their since their freshman year. So, even after your first semester, you still may be at a disadvantage.</p>