<p>How does Oberlin deal with students who want to apply and transfer? I'm not really sure how that whole process works, but I know some schools are more friendly to such students than others. Anyone have any insights?</p>
<p>I don’t know a lot about transferring – you’re best off asking Admissions about the specifics – but I’ve met a fair few transfer students here, so it is definitely possible and not unusual. Have you seen [Brandi’s</a> Oberlin blog](<a href=“http://blogs.oberlin.edu/Brandi.shtml]Brandi’s”>http://blogs.oberlin.edu/Brandi.shtml)? She was a transfer student (and a delightful person, and shows up on CC sometimes!) and has a few good posts about that process.</p>
<p>When you say “apply and transfer”, are you saying you want to apply to Oberlin and then transfer to another institution later?</p>
<p>Here are recent Transfer Student stats:</p>
<p>Transfer Students</p>
<pre><code>Transfer admission stats for fall term:
Applied: 349
Admitted: 56
Enrolled: 26
Terms in which transfers may enroll: Fall, Spring
Transfers accepted at these levels: Sophomore, junior
Admission requirements for transfers:
</code></pre>
<p>Required of All: High School Transcript, College Transcript(s), Essay or Personal Statement, Standardized Test Scores, Statement of good standing from Prior Institutions(s)</p>
<p>Recommended of All: Interview</p>
<p>Lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 1.7</p>
<p>Maximum credits/courses from 2-year institution: 56
Maximum credits/courses from 4-year institution: 56
Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor’s degree: 56
Additional requirements for transfer admission: Updated recommendations, reasons for leaving previous institution considered.</p>
<p>So, a little tougher to get in as a transfer student than as a freshman applicant - the recent transfer student acceptance rate was 16% compared to the freshman acceptance rate of 22%.</p>
<p>The basic process is pretty straight forward - a pain - but straight forward. </p>
<p>Keep in mind that often there is less financial aid available to transfers. I don’t know what Oberlin’s policy is on aid to transfers, so if aid is important, you should call and ask before you run the gauntlet.</p>
<p>Look on the Oberlin Website and get the transfer application dates. Do your common app form and essays as a transfer. Get your HS and current college transcripts sent along with your standardized test scores. Have your AP scores sent. Get copies of your HS recs sent. Typically you will need 2 letters of recommendation from current college profs, as well as a Dean’s letter (check Oberlin’s specific requirements - but those are typical). Submit financial aid app if you need to do so. Arrange an interview either on campus or with an alumnus or traveling admissions rep (a rep may be visiting high schools in your area and you could see them then). Once you have sent in your application materials, ask for a transfer credit analysis so you know what credits transfer and what your academic status will be.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>Wow thanks so much for all the info. Seems like a bit of a mountain to climb but it might end up being the best option for me. </p>
<p>And just to be clear I mean apply to transfer, not go to Oberlin with a plan to leave after a year.</p>
<p>Man, I’m late to the party…but I am the aforementioned Brandi! Hit me up if you have any further questions, as I’m the resident expert on transferring things.</p>