From a Community College to a University

How to Transfer from a Community College into a University? Whether due to lack of motivation in high school or to save money, students who begin higher education at a university in the hope of transferring to a university is increasingly common. The transfer process can be difficult and confusing, but these steps are necessary to help:

* Make a list of all the schools you would like to attend.

* Entry in the best community college in your area or the area closest to the desired university. Choose a community college that offers challenging courses and has a high transfer rate. Some universities have agreements with local universities in the city. Investigate to find which community colleges have agreements with your desired universities. The list you created in step 1 will help you choose a university that will give the greatest benefit from transfer.

* Keep up with your GPA. Try your hardest to keep as close to 4.0 as possible. Some state universities will state that their average minimum is 2.0 or 2.5, but check their degree or transfer statistics. It is likely that the average GPA accepted applicant must be at least one point above all that (3.0 or 3.5).

* Develop strong relationships with at least three teachers. You will need letters of recommendation for your applications, and these teachers will be very useful for these letters and, possibly, could serve as mentors in your future.

* Declare your considerable for the implementation of a university. Universities are more likely to accept you as a transfer student if do not apply as an “undeclared” major, especially if you are transferring as a junior. The only opportunity they have as “undeclared” is important if you are applying to a private university like USC, which accepts transfer students who have completed 30 units.

* Join clubs, volunteer, intern, and work. Universities like to see students who are proactive. Join a club that interest you on campus, especially the “scholar” program. Volunteer for any organization, with little or nothing to do with your specialty. Also, do not be afraid to intern and work if you have time in your schedule. As with step 4, develop strong relationships with your employers, club leaders and volunteer coordinators.

* Stay in touch with counselors in schools. Make sure you meet with a counselor or call your community college and the university desired. After initial meetings with his advisers, keep in touch with them. You can help your chances of acceptance, if the powers-that-be at the university of your choice know how much you want to be there. Check with your school counselor prospective for updating them on your progress or advice, and be sure to thank them! Do the same with your community college counselor.

* Take your time in your application. Do not rush through your application. Ask someone you trust, preferably a professor or teacher, read their personal statements. If you are applying to film school instructor check out the film on its portfolio. If applying to fashion school, has a picture of your teacher check your drawings. The same is true with all the other greats. Most importantly, turn your application in time. Most universities have programs for the first request, so turn in early, if necessary.