Process of transferring to Hampshire College?

I'm thinking of transferring to Hampshire College and was wondering what the process is like. What should I expect and how competitive is it?

To transfer to Hampshire College, you need to meet certain criteria and complete several steps. To start, Hampshire College admits transfers who've finished at least one full-time semester of college after graduating high school and have not yet completed a Bachelor's degree.

First, you'll need to submit the Common Application for Transfer Students. In addition to the application itself, make sure to draft a thoughtful and thorough college report, which gives insight into you as a student and individual.

You'll need to provide official transcripts from all colleges you've attended, as well as your high school transcript. Hampshire College also requires a recommendation from a college faculty member who has taught you in an academic subject. A final high school transcript is required from transfer applicants.

Hampshire College employs a holistic review approach so being specific about why Hampshire College is an excellent fit for your educational goals in the transfer application essay can help you stand out.

As for competitiveness, while Hampshire doesn't publish specific transfer acceptance rates, the college generally has a reputation for being moderately selective. GPA and course rigor in college so far will be important, and any relevant extracurriculars you can include will also aid your application.

Financial aid is available for transfer students but is typically less generous than for incoming freshmen, so be sure to take that into account when making your decision.

Please note that all the information stated is accurate at the time of this post. You should always double-check the most recent guidelines and requirements on the official Hampshire College website or contact their admissions office directly for the most updated information. Good luck!