Should you include high school activities on a college transfer application?

I'm working on my college transfer application and am unsure if I need to mention my high school activities. Do these still matter, or should I focus more on my college accomplishments?

When you're creating your transfer application, it's essential to focus on your college experience and achievements. The primary goal of the application review process for transfer applicants is to understand how you've utilized your time at the current institution and to get a grasp on your ability to thrive in a potentially more rigorously academic environment.

However, this doesn't mean that you should totally omit information about your high school activities. If you've been deeply involved in an activity since high school and have continued your involvement in college, it might be relevant to mention your high school experiences as part of the story. For example, if you were an active member of the student council in high school and continue to be involved in student government in college, it's certainly worth mentioning.

If you're trying to fit high school activities in, keep in mind that your space is limited and should be prioritized for more recent experiences in college, especially if these activities showcase your leadership, commitment, and skills pertinent to the major you intend to pursue. Your high school experiences are most likely already recorded on your original college application.

So while it's generally better to focus more on your college accomplishments when applying for a transfer, there are circumstances where it would make sense to include significant high school activities. But prioritize your college experiences in order to best represent your recent academic and extracurricular accomplishments, growth, and development.