colleges for transfer students

Hi! I'm considering transferring schools, but am unsure which colleges are more transfer-student friendly. Can any current transfer students share their experiences or any colleges known to have a better transfer process?

Hi there! I’d be happy to provide you with some recommendations based on what transfer students say about their experiences at various schools. Keep in mind that each transfer students’s experience is different, so the right fit for you may not be on this list, but hopefully it at least gives you a good starting point.

1. University of Southern California (USC): USC is known for having a well-developed and welcoming transfer program. They admit a significant number of transfer students each year and provide extensive resources to ease their transition.

2. New York University (NYU): NYU is another college that is transfer-friendly. They accept a good number of transfer students and offer support to help transfers adjust to their new academic and social environment.

3. Cornell University: As an Ivy League institution, Cornell might come as a surprise, but they maintain a relatively high transfer acceptance rate and have various resources in place to assist and support transfer students.

4. Georgetown University: Georgetown is another selective university that is relatively transfer-friendly. They offer numerous resources for transfer students, including a transfer student organization and academic support to help with the transition.

5. Emory University: Emory accepts a decent number of transfer students each year, and does their best to guide each of them through the process step-by-step.

6. American University: Known for being particularly transfer-friendly, they offer tailored guidance for transfer students and provide substantial support resources.

When considering colleges to transfer to, I recommend researching each institution's transfer acceptance rate, available support resources, and campus community to get a better sense of how transfer-friendly they are. Additionally, visit the college's transfer-specific webpages for more information on eligibility, application processes, and credit transfer policies.

Best of luck in your search, and I hope you find a college that suits your needs and ambitions as a transfer student!