For example, a non-western history requirement may be waived for students who have lived in a non-western country for a certain length of time. Universities may also grant waivers to students who demonstrate competency in the subject area through written or oral examination, practical demonstration, recommendation from an outside authority or other means.
Schools with articulation agreements may also waive core requirements if a student has met the core requirements of another institution within the agreement. Core substitutions are like core waivers, except that substitutions grant credit for courses a student has already taken.
The best time to request a core substitution, however, is before taking the class so that students can be sure they will receive credit for the course. To get permission for a substitution, students typically must fill out a form and submit it to the registrar.
To maximize the number of credits that transfer, students should consider sticking with schools that have articulation agreements in place. If substitutions need to be made, students should fill out any necessary forms as early as possible and get permission for the substitution before enrolling in the course. Accreditation is a voluntary evaluation that institutions and programs of study may undergo to show they meet certain quality standards.
Students who attend unaccredited institutions are not only ineligible to receive federal financial aid but also risk losing all their credits when they transfer to a four-year college. Students must send their official transcripts from all previously-attended institutions to their anticipated school, and they must fill out a transcript evaluation request. Transferring between schools with different term systems can be tricky, but it is possible.
Usually, institutions grant split or partial credit for courses completed at schools with differing term breakdowns. Transcript evaluations, course equivalency guides and transfer specialists can help students understand exactly how their credits will apply to their new school.
Credits earned at unaccredited institutions, credits for remedial courses pre-college math, for instance and credits for technical courses generally do not transfer. Prospective transfer students can check with an academic advisor to determine if their GPA will transfer to their anticipated school.
Federal financial aid, like the Pell Grant, will apply to any accredited institution in the U. I worry too about the time it will take to find such good things and cultivate them at a new college. Academically you stand to lose a lot- I assume you chose the OOS option because it was better than any instate options. Socially you lose also- you really like your sorority and any move would lose that aspect of your life, different people at any other school.
Working after graduation to save money for grad school, pay the added expenses is fine- you would have the degree from your chosen school and keep the friends you have acquired.
You would be foolish to give up what you currently have for so little money btw- expenses will increase at every school so your projected savings are unlikey to be as great as you think. You would be ahead to work rather than get your degree later through a transfer. I was actually expecting the savings to be more, so I was surprised when I sat down and actually ran the numbers and came out with such a small differential--I guess that shows I'm really not getting that bad a deal at all, which I never thought I was.
I guess part of the issue is that college has been more expensive than I orginally anticipated. That's around 20k for 3 years, minus whatever you want to take out for my current position, depending on what happens with that. I'd rather funnel it directly toward my parents, they'd rather I keep it, so That just seems unnecessary and unwise.
I guess I'm kind of entitled that way In three years, I've only asked my parents to come up here once long story , and that was only moving a planned trip a week earlier. They visit me a lot loss now than they did freshman year, but still like to come see me, even if I tell them not to come because it costs too much really!
I had looked at School C--more highly ranked than my current school--in high school when I would had been an OOS student. I really didn't like the campus much at all. I probably should have looked more closely at School B then, but it somehow flew under the radar, especially given that I switched my major since starting college.
Because your daughter has transferred so far away, I would suggest trying out these options before giving up on the school. She may find that after a little bit of adjustment, the university has a lot to offer her. Yes, you can likely change your major. However, this may affect your ability to transfer credits from one college or university to another. It may be easier to transfer very early in your college career, as core classes are more likely to transfer than specialized classes in a discipline.
At some schools, you must have a minimum GPA to change your major after you have earned a certain amount of credits. Additionally, some schools have a competitive process for applying for specific majors. You should check specifically with the school to which you want to transfer and inquire about the process for switching majors. You can find out how many credits you have earned from your academic advisor at your current school.
I spent three semesters at a four-year college and pretty much bombed all of it. Do you think any school will accept me with good high school grades, a good SAT score, horrible first college transcript, then a good community college transcript?
That all really depends on where you apply and the standards for transfer admission at that college. Go to the web and find the requirements for your particular school on its website.
This will help you determine your chances. It will also be crucial to discuss your college experience in your application essay and provide solid reasons for your poor grades during college.
Try to phrase these as lessons learned rather than blaming external circumstances. Many schools will still accept well-rounded students who faced a lapse in grades or a bad year. She now wants to transfer and I told her she may not get a package like that based on a few reasons. There is truly no way to predict what kind of scholarship package she will receive from a new school. The best thing to do is to research the school beforehand and talk to admissions counselors there. Every school has a different system of financial aid, and each college treats transfer students differently.
The only way to know what to expect is to ask the school directly. I would suggest setting up a face-to-face meeting with an admissions counselor to discuss possible funding opportunities and transfer scholarships.
I am currently at a four-year university and I would like to transfer my second semester. I was really homesick and went home often. My GPA is very low. Would colleges look at my grades from my senior year or from my first semester of college?
However, your transcripts for freshman year will hold the most weight in the decision. In your application essay, explain what happened and, more importantly, how you plan to turn things around the second semester. Also, keep in mind that it may be easier to transfer after completing one full year of coursework. Visit a counselor on campus to discuss strategies for better grades and a better experience. For some valid reasons, my son is miserable and is doing poorly during his 1st semester in an out of state school.
He wants to come home to a local community college for a fresh start next semester. Can he just apply as a new student without submitting transcripts from his current college?
He is not looking to transfer credits as they will be low grades. Unfortunately, though, he cannot withhold any transcripts when applying to the community college. If the application asks for all prior transcripts which it usually does he will need to report those credits and grades. Each school operates differently. However, withholding them could cause a problem in the future, as discrepancies on the application can cause admission to be revoked.
The best option is to report everything honestly and be upfront about the reason for the grades. Also, check with the current school to see if there is still time to withdraw from courses. Some schools allow students to withdraw before a certain date to keep a failure from appearing on the transcript. My daughter has been accepted to several colleges.
She is going to attend Georgia State University. I am worried about her safety. If she goes there and decides for herself she does not like it, can she transfer to another college that accepted her? If your daughter accepts an offer from one school, she will have to decline other offers.
However, her original acceptances will no longer be valid and she will need to reapply. To ease your mind, you might contact the admissions office and ask to speak to a counselor or residential leader to discuss your concerns. You may be able to find out more about the school and its campus. Good luck to you and your daughter! Can I complete my freshman year of college at a state university, and then transfer to a private school?
My best advice is to talk to your advisor about your plans so that you can make sure you understand the process of transferring, meet deadlines, and ensure a smooth transition if you decide to transfer. Is there a possibility to go back to the previous university after transferring to another university?
Each time you transfer, you must reapply for admission. From there, you can learn the exact steps to take to transfer smoothly. Also how important are extracurriculars when transferring from a two year? For example, if you played a sport in high school and then went on to play at a community college, you might highlight that. Your essay is a great place to talk about obstacles, achievements, and things that define you, even if they occurred during high school years.
I want to transfer universities entirely, but a requirement to transfer is a 3. Unfortunately, I no longer meet this, thanks to an awful freshman year. Can I just give up any credits I may have earned in order to essentially go back to my just-out-of-high-school GPA? Depending on the school and its policies, you may be able to enter as a freshman student rather than a transfer student, meaning that you would lose any credits already earned.
Check with the admissions office at the school you want to attend and inquire. In the meantime, make sure you assess why your grades suffered during the first year so that you can problem-solve and turn those grades around.
Good for you for wanting to go back and start over. You can do it if you put in the work and remember to prioritize your studies. Yes, the full extent of your transcripts will be available to the school you transfer to. If you have the opportunity to write an admission essay, you might use that space to discuss what you learned from failing classes and how your habits have changed in order to avoid these types of failures in the future.
Always focus on what you have done and can do to improve, rather than blaming external circumstances, though. I was attending a four-year university and was doing well, but a few things came up and I had a couple of bad semesters and ended up getting an academic suspension.
I know I can apply for reinstatement at my first school and go back. The new grades should positively affect your GPA from the old university. However, each school handles credits and GPA differently, though, so make sure that you sit down with an advisor to discuss your transcripts and your standing.
I am currently doing one year of prerequisites at a community college in Illinois. Next fall, I may transfer to a Florida community college and complete the remainder of my prerequisites for nursing school there. Then I would like to enter a nursing program at a Florida university.
Will I be given in-state tuition at the university because my credits will transfer from a Florida community college? Many colleges require a full year of residency in the state before granted in-state tuition rates. Congratulations on taking care of your prerequisites, and best of luck at pursuing your dreams of nursing school!
I have an internship and an advanced production class in my major left and 5 classes for my minor. I went for 4 and a half years before I realized my financial aid ran out. Can you help? Wow, you are so close! Alternately, if you are willing to take on a loan, perhaps they can help steer you to the most-reasonable choice possible. I am a year away from transferring out of community college, but I have reason to believe that by then, I will be touring full-time with a music project I am in.
Since I want to pursue music very badly but I also do not want to drop out of school, I was wondering if it would be possible to finish up my 60 credits at community college and hold on to them, take a couple of years off to pursue music full-time, and transfer a couple of years later. In other words, I want to take a one or two year gap between my community college education and my transfer school education.
Is that possible, or will transfer schools not accept my CC credits if they are a couple of years old with no schooling in between? Congratulations on your burgeoning music career. And you are wise to finish the year so you have the credits, rather than abandoning partway, which just means that you have wasted the investment of time and money with nothing to show for it.
I wanted to address this on a larger scale for others who may be looking at a gap in their education. The best way to overcome any potential hesitance is to explain what you were doing in a way that helps them see you would be a great fit for the school to which you eventually apply. In your case, that might mean discussing business or life lessons you learned as you pursued your music career.
Wishing you the best of luck! While in high school, I did dual enrollment through a local college. Then I began at a private four-year university. Due to the excessive costs, I transferred to a public four-year university.
For my newest university, do I need to submit my transcripts from all three schools or just the most recent one? If the online university asked for all prior college transcripts in the application, then you must supply them. If you omit transcripts, this can be interpreted as academic dishonesty and can cost you an acceptance. Colleges are pretty understanding when it comes to adults who are going back to school.
If you are worried about your past grades hurting you, I would just explain your situation to the academic officers at the school. Be confident, and apply with all of your transcripts. I graduated with an associate degree from a community college with a cumulative GPA of 3. I decided to further my education and transferred to an expensive private university.
I thought I could handle going to school and working nightshift. However, now my GPA is terrible. It went down to 2. I was looking to transfer to an online university, but its minimum requirement is 2. I do not know what to do because all I did at that university was waste my money and kill my GPA. Is it wrong to just send my community college transcript and not my screwed up one? Do I have to go back to that expensive school to fix my GPA, then transfer?
I am working full time, and that is why I wanted to do online credits. Please help me. If you only send in your community college transcript and the online university finds out you omitted another former transcript, that can be interpreted as academic honesty and cost you admittance.
Each school has different policies, so be sure to check with the admissions counselor at the online university. The best thing you can do is, to be honest about your situation and the reason for your grades.
Have you considered returning to a community college to strengthen your academic record? Many community colleges work with adults who work full time to allow them to complete course work on their own schedule. If you do well in courses that fulfill requirements toward your major and career path — as opposed to easy-A courses — you will show improvement and your commitment to your field of study.
Your chances at education are far from ruined. Bravo to you for sticking with your dream and seeking out ways to reach it. I wanted to transfer last semester, but my parents thought I was being too emotional and talked me out of it. I want to transfer to a university of equal quality 30 minutes away from my hometown and live at home. My parents hate this idea. How might transferring affect college applications? Transferring high schools has no negative impact on your chances of college admissions itself.
If you try transferring during freshman year, the only real grades you have will be from high school, and those senior-year grades will matter—a lot. If you finished high school on a high note, then, by all means, aim to transfer earlier. Plenty of students transfer between colleges every year. In fact, about one-third of all students will swap institutions at least once before earning their degree. You can still finish college with one F on your transcript as long as you make up those lost credits, either by retaking the class or taking another class in its stead.
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