Common App transfer: How to handle college coursework section?

I'm transferring from community college, and I'm not sure how to fill out the college coursework section on the Common App. Do I need to include all my courses, and is there a specific way they want it listed?

Certainly, completing the college coursework section of the Common App for transfer students can seem a bit daunting at first, but it's totally manageable. Here are some key points to keep in mind:

1. Coursework Details: As a rule of thumb, include all the courses you have taken at any post-secondary institutions, starting from your first year till the most recent term completed. This includes all completed courses and those in which you are currently enrolled. Ensure the courses are listed in reverse chronological order (most recent to oldest).

2. Course Information: You'll need to provide the course name and number as they appear on your official transcript. You'll also need to provide the timeframe in which you took the course, the level of the course (for example, undergraduate), the number of credit hours the course was worth (again, refer this from your official transcript), and lastly the grade you received in the course.

3. Course Type: Be sure to indicate if a course was dual-enrollment (college credit earned during high school), study abroad, or taken online, as these distinctions do matter to some admissions officers.

Don’t fret if you feel like your past academic record isn’t reflective of your current potential. You will have an opportunity to address obstacles or difficulties in the “Additional Information” section of Common Application. For instance, if there’s a semester in which your grades dropped significantly due to personal issues, you could explain your circumstances there.

Remember, honesty is the key. It’s important to be thorough and accurate in this section as your universities will be comparing this to your official transcripts. Mistakes or discrepancies could potentially lead to them rescinding offers of admission, so ensure you double-check everything before you hit submit.