Understanding the Southwestern College transfer admission guarantee

I'm interested in taking advantage of the transfer admission guarantee at Southwestern College. Can someone explain how this works and what steps I need to follow to qualify?

Sure, happy to help sketch out the basics for you.

The Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program at Southwestern College offers students the opportunity to secure a spot at a four-year university. To qualify for the TAG program, you'll typically need to complete a specific set of courses or units, maintain a certain GPA, and meet all other admissions requirements for the four-year university. Usually, these requirements have to be met within a certain timeframe before you intend to transfer.

Step 1:

First, you will need to submit an agreement to the four-year institution during a predetermined TAG filing period. This is typically in the fall of the year before you plan to transfer.

Step 2:

Standards of eligibility for TAG may vary based on the four-year institution. Some may stipulate GPA requirements (typically a minimum of around 2.8 - 3.4 on a 4.0 scale), completion of specified classes, or a minimum number of completed units. Check the TAG requirements of each school you're interested in to confirm what criteria you'll need to meet.

Step 3:

Continue to meet the requirements of your TAG agreement, which will usually include maintaining your GPA and completing specific classes. If you fail to meet your TAG obligations, your guarantee may be rescinded.

Step 4:

After your TAG agreement has been submitted and accepted, you'll need to complete a regular transfer application to the university by the given deadline. Your TAG agreement does not replace the need for an admission application.

Remember to work closely with your counselor to make sure that you're on track to meet all of the requirements of both your TAG agreement and your prospective university's transfer admission process.

Of course, these are just the basics, and the exact details may vary depending on the specific university. It's important that you check the information provided by the school you're interested in transferring to for the most accurate and current details. Good luck with your transfer plans! Let us know if you have more questions.