Transfer to Cal Poly Using Assist.org?

I heard that Assist.org can help with the transfer process from Santa Ana College to Cal Poly. Has anyone used it for this transfer? How helpful is it in planning your courses and ensuring you meet the transfer requirements?

Assist.org can be instrumental in successful transfer planning for California community college students planning to attend a University of California or California State University school, including Cal Poly. It's a free online resource that shows how course credits earned at one public California college or university can be applied when transferred to another.

Upon selection of your current college (Santa Ana College) and your intended transfer college (Cal Poly), the site provides detailed information on the prerequisite courses needed for your exact intent of study. You'll be able to check which classes will directly transfer over, what requirements they fulfill, and if certain classes are recommended prior to transfer.

One thing to remember is to always cross-reference the information from Assist.org with the direct recommendations from Cal Poly's admissions department or academic advising. This ensures you're completely up-to-date, as Assist.org might not have the most recent admissions changes.

It saves students a significant amount of time and prevents taking unnecessary classes. Plenty of students find it a beneficial tool in the transfer process - it's certainly worth a look if you're planning to transition between schools!

Examples of its utility can include ensuring a General Education course you took will fulfill a requirement at Cal Poly or seeing if a prerequisite course for your major will transfer and meet the same requirement there. You will also be able to gauge available electives and respective transferability. Just one thing to remember: meeting all transfer requirements does not guarantee admission as Cal Poly may still be competitive for transfer students. So keep focusing on your academics and any extracurricular activities that demonstrate your passion, dedication, or leadership.