So, I’m currently attending Sinclair Community College and I will be transferring to Ohio State University in less than 2 months. I’m super nervous because I have worked pretty hard to maintain a 4.0 as an Actuarial Science major, I’m worried that I won’t be able to do NEARLY as well at OSU. I took a look at Linear algebra tests from 4-year Universities (that I found online) and compared them to the ones that I took at Sinclair and they’re a lot more difficult. I am wondering, do you think it will be difficult for me to adjust? I don’t feel like I’m going to be well prepared for OSU, and I’m definitely worried I won’t be able to do as well. Any help is much appreciated.
If OSU has accepted you, theythink you can do well there.
If OSU is accepting your transfer credits, then your CC courses were substantially equivalent to the OSU courses you are receiving credit for.
Yes, there will be an adjustment, but there is no reason to believe that you will not be successful at OSU.
Believe in yourself - the schools already have!
Is there anyone else from your community college that has made that transition that you could speak with? There is always fear of the unknown but talking with someone who has gone through it may be helpful.
Echoing the above: The school wouldn’t accept someone unless they thought the student could do well in their programs. If you’re concerned about a difficult class, and adjusting to college at the same time, take relatively easy classes for the rest of that semester’s schedule, if possible. And/or judiciously use a pass/fail option, if its offered.
You’ll do great! : )
Thanks for the responses everyone! I feel better
@Zyzzimax3 – many transfer students discover 4 year university classes are harder not because the material is harder, but because many of their fellow students may be stronger academically. To ease your transition, take a light schedule in your first semester. Definitely make use of any tutoring that’s available, join study groups, etc. And finally, don’t be hard on yourself if you get the occasional B. Even sub 4.0 students go on to have good jobs and/or good options for grad school. Good luck! Believe in yourself. (And don’t forget to have some fun in college. That’s part of the experience, too.)