
Have you thought about transferring colleges? If you have, you are not alone, according to Inside Higher Ed over one third (37.2%) of college students transfer at least once within six years (https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2015/07/08/more-third-college-students-transfer). There are many reasons why students choose to transfer and it needs to be an individual decision. Here are some of the most common reasons students have for transferring:
The current college is not the right fit
There has been a change in degree and the current college does not offer the desired degree
Personal reasons (for example, the environment isn’t right for you, you need to move closer to your family, etc).
Financial reasons
The transfer process can be quite overwhelming. Not only are there different reasons that students transfer but there are different ways to transfer:
Vertical transfer: transferring from a two-year college to a four-year college
Lateral transfer: transferring from 4-year college to a 4-year college or transferring from a two-year college to a two-year college
Reverse transfer: transferring from a four-year college to a two-year college
If you are considering transferring you want to make sure it is the right decision for you and you get the most “bang for your buck.” Here are some questions you want to answer before you make your final decision:
Are you transferring for the right reasons?
Will your credits transfer?
Does the new school offer the degree or program you would like to pursue?
Will the school be able to accommodate your schedule?
What should you do to get settled into a new school?
What will happen to your financial aid/grants/scholarships?
This is an overwhelming process for everybody, reach out today for a free 30 minute consultation.
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