Transferring and have a question about 64 unit limit

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<p>I am applying to transfer to Smith for January. I have competed 36 units and currently taking 20. That puts me at 56 units. If I am not accepted I will be reapplying for fall term. However that will put me at at least 68 units. Will I be eligible to apply? The Smith website says:</p>

<p>“A maximum of 64 credits (two years' worth) may be transferred to Smith.”</p>

<p>I am wondering if this means you cannot apply with more than that or that they will only take 64 of your units if you have more than that. Also if I have 68 and they don’t take 6 of them would I be under the limit? One last question, does anyone know if Smith more or less competitive during winter? Sorry for the ramble and thanks for any help you can offer.</p>

<p>Ashley</p>

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<p>I believe they will take only 64 units, regardless of how many you have. And, yes, if they don’t take 6 of your 68, that leaves you snugly 2 units under the limit.</p>

<p>I haven’t a clue as to when Smith is less competitive.</p>

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<p>I don’t know for sure, but it makes sense that it would be slightly less competitive in the winter because it seems like most people would prefer to just wait out their year at their current college instead of transferring in the middle. But you know, it’s hard to know if fewer applicants automatically equates to less competitive. </p>

<p>Smith will only accept 64 of your credits, regardless of how many you’ve earned. And I wouldn’t get into too much of a worry about it, because what’s most likely is that they will accept fewer credits than you actually have when you transfer (they’re pretty picky). </p>

<p>The only part where it gets nerve-wracking is that if you’re a transfer student, you get accepted, and you choose to study abroad. My friend almost didn’t graduate because Smith claimed she was credit short because since she already had almost the full load of transfer credits, several of her study abroad credits (which count as transfer credits for everyone) were not accepted, so she had to find four extra smith credits at the last minute. But, one step at a time.</p>