I'm a junior considering transferring, but I've already completed a lot of credits at my current school. Can anyone suggest colleges that allow transfer students to bring in as many as 90 credits?
Sure, there are a number of colleges that accept transfer students with up to 90 credits. This is often equivalent to about three years' worth of coursework, depending on your school's credit system.
1. Arizona State University (ASU): ASU accepts up to 64 lower-division credits and an unlimited number of upper-division credits. So if you've taken some upper-division courses already, you could possibly transfer even more than 90 credits.
2. University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC): At UMGC, you can transfer up to 90 credits from any accredited college, which is unusually high. This can come from a combination of traditional college courses, military training, CLEP and other examination scores, and even some professional experiences.
3. Excelsior College: This college focuses strongly on non-traditional education and accepts up to 113 transfer credits.
4. Thomas Edison State University: This university also specializes in helping adults complete their degrees and accepts up to 90 credits.
Remember to check the specifics at each school, especially around what type of credits (lower-division, upper-division, major-specific, etc.) they accept, as this can affect how much of your previous coursework will count towards your new degree. It can also be a good idea to contact the admissions offices directly at schools you're considering if you have specific questions. They may also be able to offer additional guidance based on your exact situation.
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