<p>Hello. I currently attend a state school and I'm thinking about applying as a transfer to a couple tier 1 schools. However, I'm worried that most of my credits won't transfer or will only count as electives. Has anyone ever been in a situation like this? Would taking an honors class (rather than regular) increase the chance of the credits for that class transferring successfully? </p>
<p>Another thing; I'm planning on getting a bachelors degree but I also want to complete pre-pharmacy req's as a sort of back up because I'm not sure what type of career I want yet. I'm planning on doing most of those req's this year since a lot of them are gen ed courses anyway. If those credits don't transfer or transfer as electives, do they still count in the eyes of pharmacy schools? </p>
<p>hoping that these questions aren't all school specific, because that'll be a lot of schools that I'll have to look up. ;-;</p>
<p>One of the most important aspects is to make sure that whatever classes you have chosen have a comparable course at the university of your choice. I would go onto the specific college of the university which you are interested in and download the syllabi. If your current university provides a lesson that is not dissimilar, then it will be safe to take. Also, I had a bit of trouble myself transferring a few math courses, but my professors at my previous university were able to give me a copy of my final and a few sentences stating the intent of the course/learning outcomes and my grade.
Taking an honors course will not matter to admin. because the main difference is the rigor of the course, not a content change. For example, if a regular Game Theory course will not transfer, the honors version will not be viewed as markedly different, only more rigorous.
Remember, you can never go wrong with introductory English Composition, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, or History courses; they almost always transfer.
You might look to see if your state school has an articulation agreement with private universities in the area, even if your intent is not to transfer to those schools. I was attending a California state school and used the USC articulation agreement as a guide. Though I was accepted, I went elsewhere, but had all my credits.</p>
<p>hmm, I’ll stick with generic courses then. Thanks, you cleared up a lot of questions I had!</p>