"There are as many reasons to transfer colleges as there are transfer students. But regardless of why someone wants to move to a new institution, the process for doing so usually requires an admissions essay.
In a recent National Association for College Admission Counseling survey, around 42 percent of colleges polled said a transfer applicant’s essay or writing sample is of either considerable or moderate importance in the admission decision. Roughly 28 percent said it was of limited importance.
A compelling, well-written transfer essay doesn’t guarantee acceptance – many other factors are at play, such as an applicant’s GPA. However, a strong essay can be a factor that helps move the odds in the applicant’s favor, says Kathy Phillips, associate dean of undergraduate admissions at Duke University in North Carolina." …