Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The College Transfer Admissions Essay: Three Keys
The big question you have to answer through your essay is basically this: “Why do you want to transfer?” We cover the transfer admissions essay in great detail in the book (with real, successful examples), but I wanted to follow up on the college essay seminar we’ve just sent out to people on the Five…
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College Students Transferring Back to Their Home States in Record Numbers
Really interesting article in the New Jersey Star Ledger on students transferring back to colleges in their home state for the savings: Savings Draw Collegians to Transfer Back to NJ It’s unusual to see transfer students get any press, let alone anything so positive. Although the title of the article would lead you to believe…
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Are There “Transfer Friendly” Colleges Out There?
Yes, there are “transfer friendly” colleges out there. When deciding on which schools to apply to transfer to, it’s worth taking a few minutes to check out a wide range of the schools you might be interested in applying to (before you start narrowing it down) and to think about two points: (1) the school’s…
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Transferring Colleges: Three Ways to Overcome a Weak High School GPA
The question: How can I overcome a weak high school GPA if I want to transfer to a school with high academic standards? My high school transcript was pretty weak for the school that I was shooting to transfer to. I got Cs in two math courses, and Bs in a host of others (even…
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How to Get a Free Transfer Admissions Consultation… From the College That You’re Applying To
People spend a ton of time and sometimes a ton of money trying to guess what a school is looking for… here’s a tip: why don’t you just ask them? Try simply calling each of the schools you’re interested in and make an appointment to speak with an admissions counselor either in person or over…
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