Looking for details on Gettysburg College's transfer admissions process. What are they looking for in a transfer student? Any tips or things I should focus on in my application to improve my chances?
For transfer applicants, Gettysburg College is generally seeking the same attributes as it does in its first-year applicants: academic rigor, personal achievement, and evidence of contribution to one's community.
Transfer applicants must submit an application form (through Common App or Coalition App), and an official transcript from all colleges attended. Transfer students who do not wish to have SAT or ACT results considered for admission can choose to apply under the College's Test Optional Policy.
Academic performance at the college level will generally be more influential than high school performance, but having a strong work ethic and commitment to the process of learning is evident through both. It's important to maintain a solid GPA and have a rigorous course load at your current institution.
In your transfer application, be sure to demonstrate why Gettysburg College is the right fit for you specifically. Show you’ve done your research on the college and its programs. In your essay, it would be beneficial to discuss the reasons why you want to transfer to Gettysburg, be it because of academic programs, cultural fit, or because you believe you can make an impactful contribution to the community.
Extracurricular involvement will also be considered. Engagement in your current college community shows that you are likely to be contributing to the Gettysburg community in the same way.
Keep all these things in mind as you craft your application. Good luck!
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