Transferring Via Common App

Hello folks, how do I go about using the Common App for transfer applications? Is the process different from standard first-year applications?

The Common App for transfer students is indeed slightly different from the first-year applications. While both use the Common App platform, there are some specific details and requirements you'll need to pay attention to:

1. Personal Information: Similar to the first year application, you'll be required to fill in your personal details including academic history, activities, and the demographics section.

2. Academic Evaluation: Unlike the first-year applications, the Common App for transfer students requires an evaluation from a professor. The evaluator will provide a perspective on your academic performance and potential.

3. College Report: This should be filled out by a college official who has access to your academic and disciplinary records at your current or former college. This report verifies your standing at your current college.

4. Transcripts and Grades: You'll need to provide your official high school and college transcripts. Also, you'll need to manually enter all your attempted college coursework.

5. Essays: There's a specific transfer essay prompt on the Common App, asking why you want to transfer and what you hope to gain. Additionally, many colleges require supplementary essays, just like they do for first-year applications.

Just like the first-year Common App, each college may have different deadlines, additional requirements, and individual questions, so do review each college's application requirements carefully. Just a quick side note – not all colleges use the Common App for transfer applications, so make sure to verify the application platform for each of the colleges you're interested in. Good luck with your transfer applications!