Category: All Transfers
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Transfer Admissions Rates for US News 2012 Added
Update: also see our analysis of the newer US News 2013 numbers. We just added the recently released Fall 2010 transfer admissions numbers for some of the top schools in the US (the “2012” Top 50 National Universities according to US News). Check it out by clicking here, or by hovering over the “Stats” tab…
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The College Transfer Essay: How to Begin and How to End
The introduction and conclusion are often the hardest parts of the transfer essay to write. The introduction needs to “hook” the reader while the conclusion serves to end the essay “with a bang.” We recommend saving the introduction and the conclusion to write after you have written the body paragraphs. We think the best way…
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College Transfer Q&A: Too Many Course Credits?
Question: I’ve just finished one academic year at my current university. Because of my heavy course load during both fall and spring semesters, I’ve accumulated 3 semesters’ worth of credit. I want to apply to transfer Spring 2012. Should I apply as a sophomore or junior transfer? If I don’t get into any school for…
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What to Do if You’re on the College Transfer Waitlist
This post is in response to the emails we’ve been getting from students asking us for advice about what to do if they’re placed on the transfer waitlist. Here are some strategies to give your application a boost and relieve some of your stress. Gather information: For your own peace of mind, gather information. Politely…
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Transfer Requirements: Cornell University Case Study
Meeting requirements for the transfer application is crucial; missing even one item could disqualify your application from being considered. Unfortunately, the requirements are not always straightforward. This post examines the process of determining course requirements for transfer applicants using Cornell University as a case study. Specifically, let’s say you want to apply to transfer as…