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Do colleges look at high school records if you transfer?

If you're transferring colleges, do admissions look at your high school records again, or do they focus on your college grades? I'm not sure how much my high school GPA still matters after a year or t …

11 months ago

Switching sororities after transferring?

About to transfer colleges and I've been wondering if it's possible to switch sororities. Is this common or should I try to stay with my current sorority even at a new school?

11 months ago

Can you play sports after transferring colleges?

I'm thinking about transferring colleges and am really into sports. How does transferring affect eligibility to play college sports? I'm not sure if I'll still be able to join teams or compete.

11 months ago

Scholarship opportunities for transfer students?

Are there scholarships available for students who transfer to colleges? I'm concerned about affording the new school since financial aid can be confusing, and I want to make sure I explore all my opti …

11 months ago

Transferring colleges while in a sorority?

I'm currently in a sorority but thinking of transferring to another college. Does anyone know if it's possible to transfer and still stay active in a sorority? How do these things usually work?

11 months ago

Where do transfer students usually stay?

I'm considering transferring to a new college and am curious about the typical housing arrangements for transfer students. Are there specific residence halls for us, or do we need to find off-campus h …

11 months ago

Can transfer students live in dorms?

I'm thinking about transferring colleges and was wondering if transfer students usually get to stay in dorms? I'm worried about housing options and would love to hear about any experiences or advice a …

11 months ago

Do grades transfer along with college credits?

I'm planning to transfer to a different college, and I'm curious if my grades transfer along with my credits. Like, will my GPA at my current school affect my standing at the new one? Just trying to f …

11 months ago

Are you a transfer student with 16 college credits?

I've completed 16 credits at my current college and I'm considering transferring. Does this make me a transfer student or do I still apply as a freshman? I'm not entirely clear on how the credit syste …

11 months ago

Transfer process from community college to a four-year school?

I'm currently at a community college and I'm planning on transferring to a four-year university. What should I keep in mind during the transfer process to make the transition smooth? Any tips on maxim …

11 months ago

Can you transfer after a college suspension?

I'm facing a suspension from college and I'm thinking about transferring to start fresh. How does a suspension affect my chances of being accepted into a new college? Any tips on how to address it in …

11 months ago

Can you transfer after being rejected from a college?

I got rejected from a college I really wanted to attend. Is it possible to start at another college and then try to transfer into the one that rejected me? How long should I wait before applying again …

11 months ago

Do credits transfer if you were expelled from college?

If you get expelled from a college, can you transfer any of the credits you earned there to another institution? Or does the expulsion impact the transferability of those credits?

11 months ago

Is transferring after expulsion from college possible?

I got expelled from my college and I'm wondering if transferring to another college is still an option or if it's a total deal-breaker. What additional challenges might I face in the application proce …

11 months ago

Can you transfer from a community college if you failed?

So I hit a rough patch and failed a course at community college. Does this mean I can't transfer to a four-year university? Looking for some advice on what steps I should take next to improve my situa …

11 months ago

Can I transfer if I failed a class in college?

I didn't do great in one of my classes this semester and I'm worried about it affecting my chances to transfer to another college. Does one failed class look really bad on my application?

11 months ago

Do SAT scores matter for college transfer applications?

I'm thinking about transferring to a different college and I wasn't sure if I need to submit my SAT scores. I took the SAT a while back, and I'm not very confident in my score. Do they really look at …

11 months ago

Transferring after being suspended from college?

I'm in a tough spot right now. I got suspended from my college and I'm wondering if it's possible to transfer to another school. What are the chances of being accepted elsewhere after a suspension?

11 months ago

Transferring colleges while on a financial aid appeal?

I'm currently on a financial aid appeal at my college and considering transferring. Is it even possible to transfer to another college while still dealing with an appeal, or do I need to resolve this …

11 months ago

Does transferring reset your GPA?

I'm really thinking about transferring to a different college, but I'm unsure how it affects my GPA. Does anyone know if my GPA will reset once I transfer, or do the grades from my original college ca …

11 months ago
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