Category: Admissions
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Fall 2009 College Transfer Acceptance Rates Added
We just added the recently released Fall 09 transfer admissions numbers for some of the top schools in the US (the Top 50 National Universities according to US News). Check it out by clicking here, or by hovering over the “Stats” tab at the top of the page and clicking on the first option in…
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Transfer Program at Harvard College Resumes
If you look at our table of transfer acceptance rates, you’ll see that Harvard’s rate says “0.0%.” That’s because the transfer program ceased to even exist, but now Harvard is accepting transfer applicants again. An article in the Harvard Gazette shares the news. Here are the highlights for prospective transfer applicants: Harvard’s generous financial aid…
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It’s Not Too Late to Apply to Transfer to Another College
Though many schools post their transfer application deadline as some time around March 1, that is not the case with all schools. We’ll look at three ways in which some colleges/universities are open to accepting transfer applications at a later time. 1. Deadlines are later for spring enrollment People who want to transfer into say,…
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The College Transfer Application Essay: An Example for the University of Pennsylvania
(Update: We’ve added another “why” transfer essay example with a detailed critique here.) One of the most important elements in your transfer application is the essay on why you want to transfer to the college of your choice. Here, we’ll deconstruct a real-life transfer application essay by David, a student who is trying to transfer…
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College Transfer Applicants: Exactly What You Need to Say to Improve Your Odds
A college’s office of admission is a fountain of information. You just need to know how to bottle that info. In this post, we will tell you exactly what to say to get the info you need to put together a winning transfer application. If you haven’t decided on which colleges to apply to yet,…