Which colleges in New York accept most transfer credits?

I'm about to finish my associate's degree, but I know I don't want to stop here. Still, I do not fancy the idea of re-taking similar classes at a four-year college. Anyone know which New York colleges are most accepting of transfer credits?

When applying to a four-year college as a transfer student, it's essential to understand how transfer credits are evaluated. Many schools have a specific policy on which credits they accept and how they are applied to your degree requirements. Here are a few large New York universities and their approach to transfer credit:

- SUNY (State University of New York) schools: SUNY schools have a generous transfer credit policy. They have a common core of courses that they accept from community colleges, and this applies to all the colleges in the system. It's a statewide program called "Pathways," which is intended to simplify the transition, and they accept up to 64 community college credits.

- CUNY (City University of New York) schools: Similar to the SUNY schools, the CUNY system has a common core that helps to guide students on which courses will transfer. Generally, they accept up to 68 transfer credits depending on the specific college and major.

- New York University (NYU): NYU’s transfer credit policies vary between their colleges and programs. However, they generally accept up to 64 credits from other institutions. Each transfer applicant's transcript gets evaluated on a case-by-case basis once they're admitted.

- Columbia University: Columbia's School of General Studies (designed for non-traditional students) accepts up to 60 transfer credits for those who have earned an associate’s degree.

- Cornell University: Transfer credit policies vary by the college at Cornell. Some colleges accept quite a few transfer credits, whereas others are more restrictive.

Always remember to check with the individual colleges for the most accurate information. You can often find information on their websites about which courses from local community colleges will be articulated to their programs. One method is to meet with a transfer counselor at the four-year institution, or your current community college, as they can typically provide more individualized advice. Also consider using online tools such as "Transferology", which can help you see how your credits might transfer to different institutions.