Transferring for Spring 2011 vs. Fall 2011?

Transfer Students
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<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>Some of the colleges I'm looking to transfer to have options for transferring into their school for this Spring or next Fall.</p>

<p>In general, do you know if one is more or less competitive than the other?</p>

<p>One one hand I'd like to get out of Connecticut College ASAP but on the other hand if I'll have a better shot for Fall 2011 it might be worth it to wait and do that. </p>

<p>(FWIW, the colleges I'm considering are Barnard****, NYU: CAS, Bryn Mawr, Wesleyan, and Wellesley, but Wellesley only offers Fall 2011)</p>

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<p>51 views and no reply?</p>

<p>I’d really appreciate anyone’s thoughts.</p>

<p>Buuummmpp.</p>

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<p>Don’t do it for the Spring.
I transferred from a community college to Rutgers for the spring and I got stuck with a horrible schedule for this semester. You’re basically getting last pick on all your classes…classes are either really early in the morning or late at night and most classes are closed. </p>

<p>Just apply for the Fall. Trust me.</p>

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<p>Spring admissions are often more competitive as well, since there are fewer spaces available (not as many students are leaving midway through the year). Additionally, there are not as many resources available for transfer students. Usually universities cannot offer orientation dates or guaranteed housing for the spring semester.</p>

<p>Of course at this point you’ve already made your decision, so I guess it doesn’t really matter!</p>

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<p>I also recommend applying for the fall instead of the spring.</p>

<p>I had the same question/idea and spoke to an advisor at Rutgers School of Business and while they “supposedly” have the same amount of aid and funds for incoming spring transfers, class scheduling will be awful and it is harder to adjust to the school and its environment/campus during the spring semester over the fall semester.</p>

<p>Additionally, some schools, like NYU’s Stern, will only accept applicants for the fall and do not take applications for the spring. </p>

<p>Essentially, it seems like you would have a better chance at getting into a university during a fall semester, potentially receive more aid, and adjust to the campus/ potential roommates better during the fall over the spring.</p>