I'm planning to transfer colleges using the Common App. Can someone explain what the College Report Form is and how to fill it out? I'm a bit confused about this part of the application.
The College Report Form is a component of the Common Application for transfer students. In essence, it is a form that provides information about your standing at your current (or most recent) college institution.
Here's a breakdown of how to fill it out:
1. Access: You can find the College Report Form in the Recommenders and FERPA section of the Common App for Transfer.
2. Filling it out: Contrary to what its name implies, you as a student don't actually fill out this form. Instead, it needs to be completed by a college official who has access to your disciplinary and academic records. This could be a dean, registrar, academic advisor, etc.
3. Content: The official completing the form is asked to provide information about your academic status and disciplinary history, if applicable. They will confirm if you are in good standing, eligible to return to the college, and if you have faced any disciplinary actions.
4. Submission: Once completed, the school official will upload and submit the form directly through the Common App website. If your school doesn't support this method, the official can mail the completed form to your potential future colleges.
Remember, it's important to promptly request this form from the applicable school official to avoid any delays in your transfer application process. And don't hesitate to touch base with your college advisor or registrar's office for guidance if you're unsure about this process.
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