I'm considering transferring and heard about some colleges guaranteeing admission for transfer students. Can anyone tell me which colleges offer this kind of guarantee?
Sure, colleges that offer guaranteed transfer admission programs typically do so through partnerships with community colleges. These programs tend to offer a guaranteed admission path to transfer students who meet certain academic criteria such as a minimum GPA. It's also important to note that these programs usually require students to complete a certain number of credits at the community college first.
A few examples include:
1. University of California (UC): UC has a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program between many community colleges and six of its undergraduate campuses. Students need to meet specific course and GPA requirements.
2. Texas A&M University: This school has a program called the Program for System Admission (PSA), where students who were not initially accepted to Texas A&M can attend another system school for a year, and if they meet certain GPA requirements, they can transfer into A&M.
3. College of William and Mary (Virginia): This school has Guaranteed Admission Agreements with Virginia's community college system for students who achieve a certain GPA.
4. University of Illinois: It has Pathway agreements with many Illinois community colleges where students who meet certain course and GPA requirements receive guaranteed admission.
You can find a complete list of guaranteed admission programs on an individual college's websites. You may also want to reach out to your current institution's advising office, since they would likely have information about which partnerships your particular school has. Do remember to check the requirements carefully for each program, as they can vary widely from school to school. Hope you find this overview helpful!
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