How does Spelman College's transfer credit tool work?

I'm trying to figure out if my current credits will transfer to Spelman College. Can anyone explain how their transfer credit tool works and how accurate it is in predicting which classes will be accepted?

Sure, the Spelman College Transfer Credit Tool is essentially an online resource that allows prospective students to see how credits they've earned at another institution would transfer to Spelman. It’s designed to provide a preliminary estimation of how your current credits may fulfill program or degree requirements at the college.

Here's a basic outline of how to use the tool:

1. Start by selecting your current institution (the school where you earned the credits) from a drop-down list.

2. Once your school is selected, you'll see a list of classes from your institution and how they map to Spelman’s course offerings. For example, if you took ENG 101 at your current college, it might map directly to ENG 101 at Spelman.

3. Compare the courses you have taken to what is available on the list. If your course doesn't appear, it doesn't necessarily mean it won't transfer. It just means it hasn't been evaluated yet.

Now, in terms of accuracy, the tool provides a guide based on past evaluations of course transferability. However, please keep in mind that the tool only includes a subset of all potential transfer courses and institutions. The final determination of transferable credits is not made until after you've been admitted, when your official transcripts are reviewed by the admissions office.

In addition to using the tool, I would recommend reaching out to the Spelman College admissions office directly for more personalized guidance. They may be able to provide additional insight, especially if you have uncommon or unique courses on your current transcript.