If I take classes at Horry Georgetown Technical College, how do I find out which courses will transfer to a four-year university? Are there tools or advisors I should be using?
When looking at transferring credits from a community college, like Horry Georgetown Tech, to a four-year university, there are a few steps you can take to make sure you're taking the right classes:
1. Check Articulation Agreements: The first step is to check if Horry Georgetown Tech has articulation agreements with any four-year universities. These are formal agreements that detail how specific coursework will transfer between institutions.
2. Course Equivalency Database: Check the four-year university's website for a course equivalency database or transfer guide. This tool allows you to see if and how specific courses will transfer. You input the class you're taking at Horry Georgetown Tech, and the tool tells you how that class transfers to the four-year institution.
3. Reach Out to Advisors: Both at Horry Georgetown Tech and the four-year university you hope to attend, advisors will be knowledgeable about the transfer process and can provide guidance. The advisor at Horry Georgetown Tech can help you select classes that are designed to transfer, while the advisor at the four-year university can confirm that those classes will indeed be accepted.
4. Use Transfer Evaluation System: Some four-year universities use the Transfer Evaluation System (TES), an online tool that shows course equivalencies between institutions. Check if the universities you're considering use TES.
Remember, it's important to start this process early. The sooner you map out your educational path, the smoother the transition will be from community college to a four-year university.
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