I'm planning to transfer to Occidental College and would love some insight into their application requirements. Are there GPA minimums or specific courses I should have completed before applying? Any help would be appreciated!
Occidental College is pretty extensive in its application process for transfer students. Here's a breakdown of what they require:
Application: Occidental uses the Common Application for transfer students. You'll be tasked to fill out your basic information, as well as responses to the Common Application's essay prompts.
Transcripts: You need to submit transcripts from all the post-secondary institutions you've attended, along with your high school transcripts.
College Report: This report must come from all of the universities you’ve attended and, when possible, should be completed by your Dean, Registrar, or equivalent official that has academic and disciplinary records.
Professor Recommendations: You should have two recommendations from college professors who are familiar with your academic work.
Regarding GPA and specific courses, Occidental prefers that you have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in your most recent college work. As for specific courses, they recommend that you complete a year of English composition and also take courses in fields such as Social Sciences and Natural Sciences, as these core liberal arts courses are required for graduation and can strengthen your application.
Remember, these are general guidelines and may not cover every individual situation. It's always a good idea to reach out to the admissions office at Occidental with specific questions related to your circumstances. Best of luck with your application!
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