Transfer Admissions 101

<p>Usually the High School Report means a package containing your transcript and the school profile. But when my S transferred, his hs simply sent the full original package, which included transcript, profile, GC evaluation and teacher recs. Very possible your hs still has that all on file and can just send the whole shmeer. Oberlin can use whatever parts they want. Certainly no problem to call Oberlin, though. Be sure and ask them about the fee waivers - for freshman apps, I think the hs GC sends in something saying you qualify, so maybe your hs report could include that. Or there might be a different system for transfer waivers.</p>

<p>I would really like to send in at least one letter of recommendation because I have taken 3 Philosophy classes with the same Philosophy teacher.</p>

<p>But, I'm confused about how to send them to the schools, because I thought you aren't supposed to send and letter of rec's, unless they ask for them?</p>

<p>about sending apps.. for example, i asked my school to send in my hs transcript this november, but then i'm sending my college app in december would that be okay?</p>

<p>yea.. i was also confused with submitting the applications early.. coz i spoke to a lady and she said that i should submit my application really early coz it's like first come first serve basis?? the school that i'm applying to has a priority deadline for transfers on Feb.1, 2008. If i understand the earlier posts above me correctly, since it's not a rolling basis coz the site didn't state anything about that, i could send it my apps like a week or two weeks before Feb 1,2008, right?</p>

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about sending apps.. for example, i asked my school to send in my hs transcript this november, but then i'm sending my college app in december would that be okay?

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<p>What most schools do is make a file for you as soon as they get one part of your application. They then put the rest of your things in that app as they get more and more. Once it's complete, they look at it.</p>

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yea.. i was also confused with submitting the applications early.. coz i spoke to a lady and she said that i should submit my application really early coz it's like first come first serve basis?? the school that i'm applying to has a priority deadline for transfers on Feb.1, 2008. If i understand the earlier posts above me correctly, since it's not a rolling basis coz the site didn't state anything about that, i could send it my apps like a week or two weeks before Feb 1,2008, right?

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<p>If you're positive it's not rolling, then they will review the applications that they get before Feb 1st, 2008 as the deadline, and then after that is a case by case basis.</p>

<p>If I interpre the qx about rolling/Feb 1,2008 deadline correctly, I would think this: that school may not call itself officially "rolling", but it reviews and decides on apps submitted prior to 2/1/08 on a rolling basis. Therefore, it would be my impression that there is a definite advantage to submitting early if it is a selective school/has limited transfer slots.</p>

<p>So I would submit mine as soon as I could have it ready.</p>

<p>Cvjn- i just based it on the info on collegeboard, and if my memory serves me right the school doesn' say about rolling, but i'll check with them coz i'm planning to meet with the admission's officer sometime nov. But like what Andale said, yea, the school that i'm applying too is really selective. getting only half of the applicants for admission.</p>

<p>well, another thing, if i decided to apply Fall 2009 instead of Fall 2008, but i already submitted my recommendation letters, SAT scores, Hs and college transcripts, would that mean that i still have to resubmit everything? won't they keep my files?</p>

<p>To transfer, do i need to fulfill GE for the school i want to transfer AND lower divisions classes for the major? can i just fulfill the lower divisions classes (approved classes for the school i want to transfer) for my major and fulfill GE at that school?</p>

<p>I don't believe there are any hard and fast rules about that, sgyble. Might be better for you to post a separate thread, with a little more info about your question - what major/what school(s) you are aiming for/what you would have completed prior to transfer.</p>

<p>When colleges ask for a progress report and don't provide a progress report form on their site... how do I go about asking teachers for one? Does it have to be this extra fancy thing, or do they just write down the grade and a few comments (in other words, something that can be done in a couple of minutes after class).</p>

<p>Sorry if my question is horrible... I'm just stressing out about it. Thanks a lot.</p>

<p>Forget my question. I think I'll just use another progress report as a template and type it up. Too bad I can't delete my own posts. I was having an anxiety attack when I wrote it, so I wasn't thinking clearly. Sorry.</p>

<p>I could delete it for you, artsaved. Being a mod and all ;). But, actually, I think you have asked a question that many have. It will be helpful to others.</p>

<p>And, yes, using another school's form as a template is a great idea.</p>

<p>I have two Common App. related questions...</p>

<p>Under the Extracurricular section, it asks for "average time spent"... as a freshman in college looking to transfer for the spring semester... do I put down how much time I have spent on an activity ALREADY OR how much I WILL spend on the activity throughout the fall semester. </p>

<p>Also, can the online Common App. be sent on the day it's due and still be considered an application that is on time?</p>

<p>I hope these are not silly questions... thanks.</p>

<p>Do most colleges ask for secondary school reports from ALL schools you attended or just the one you graduated from? I ask because the only school that explicitly asks for all attended was UNC but is it implied that you should send them to all schools or is the transcripts from the school you graduated from sufficient?</p>

<p>One more: I was a really mischievous kid in HS, I got suspended for 3 days for something really embarrassing I did, and I know I should disclose this but I think that it would be nigh impossible to explain the situation properly without it being a huge ding to my application. Are my transcripts going to go in to detail of the suspension or will I be safe just saying something to the effect of " I was very disruptive on repeated occasions which caused me to get suspended for 3 days" even though what I did is a bit more damning than that.</p>

<p>I really don't want to be dishonest, it's not in my nature but then again if it could be the difference between me getting accepted or not I don't mind stretching the truth. Also this was over 5 years ago and certainly doesn't represent the person I am now.</p>

<p>Thanks for any advice!</p>

<p>Any tips, re: transferring to a school that previously admitted you? The school was Penn...</p>

<p>stone - you can try posting that question re suspension on the Parent Forum. There is at least one very knowledgeable parent wrt suspensions/expulsions and how best to explain them.</p>

<p>art - for "average time spent" on freshman EC's, I would recommend you put the typical hrs/week that you expect to spend throughout the fall semester.</p>

<p>You probably can submit your Common App on the actual day of the deadlind. But that is NOT RECOMMENDED. There are several threads on the forum about server problems, server crashes, your own computer having a problem so you can't access the site etc. etc. etc. Don't wait until the very last minute.</p>

<p>I am a current freshman at CSUF and looking to tranfer for next fall. Are my SAT scores from last year still applicable or do I need to retake them or something? The CollegeBoard website is scary and I cant find information on this topic there or my scores.</p>

<p>Sign in, click on the link the the student version of the website (far left, says "for students" or something similar), then once the page loads scroll to the bottom. There will be a task bar to the left of common things students do once they sign in. Looking at your scores is two or three option down on the list.</p>

<p>I can be more specific if you still have trouble. I'm just too lazy to look right now. I do have a pretty decent photographic memory though. ;]</p>

<p>So, I had a question, actually, really a few questions that possibly anyone could help out with.
Alright. I'm currently a first semester junior at a really good university that has just started to rise in the national rankings. Anyway, after spending the summer working as a research intern under an NSF grant, I found out I'd be much better suited at another school.
Right now, I'm pretty much stressing out since the decision is supposed to come any day now.
Anyway. I'm just wondering if the fact that I'm a junior is going to set me back? Also, I'm an engineering student, and I know some colleges aren't keen on accepting engineers mid-year, even though I have completed very similar coursework. This is pretty much the only time that I would be able to transfer anywhere since most places have residency requirements.
I suppose I'm worried over the fact that I took a W in a course that was not for my major, but I thought it would be interesting; however, it did not work out. I suppose Biochemistry is not my thing. I also ended up getting a C in a course that is required for the degree, but not necessarily in my major field. I'm just worried that these grades are going to set me back, even though I have a strong GPA, especially for an engineering student.
Do admissions offices look at the relative difficulty of majors when accepting people in? Since I know an English major will certainly have a higher GPA than mine.
I'm also wondering if the fact that I go to a peer school of the university I am applying to will help. The universities are both part of COFHE and AAUDE. The COFHE association is well known for being really exclusive in letting other schools join.
Also, both schools are research institutions, so would the fact that I have summer research in a program that is known for being selective?
I'm just so stressed over the fact that I'm afraid that the two grades on my transcript will be the deciding factor.</p>

<p>I really apologize over the length of this! But any kind of advice would be greatly appreciated!</p>

<p>Does anyone have tips for the transfer essay on the CommonApp? All I can find is advice on "Why [college]?" essays and the standard freshman entries, but nowhere can I find guidance on the essay that "addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve." How do I make it interesting and unique?</p>