Can someone explain what the Common App transfer college report is all about? I’m filling out my transfer application and got a bit confused about this section and what information is necessary.
The Common App transfer college report is a part of the application which is typically completed by a college official from your current or most recent institution. This official could be someone like a dean, registrar, or academic advisor.
The purpose of this report is to verify that you are in good academic and disciplinary standing at your current school. Here are some of the components that the official will provide:
1. Your academic standing: The official will confirm whether you're in good academic standing or not. If you're not, you might be on academic probation, suspension, or dismissal. This can impact how your application is reviewed, as schools want to accept students who'll succeed academically.
2. Your disciplinary standing: The official will also confirm whether you have any disciplinary actions against you, such as violations of the student code of conduct, academic dishonesty, or some other form of misconduct.
3. A brief evaluation: Some schools also ask for a brief evaluation by the official completing the report.
If your school doesn't offer the college report or it's difficult to obtain, you could ask if your school's administration could instead provide a letter explaining their policies regarding disciplinary records or any other relevant information.
To summarize, the goal of the Transfer College Report is to give a comprehensive summary of your current academic and behavioral standing at your school and help the admission committee understand how you've used your time at your current college or university.
CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.