transfer to 4yr

8/14/2019 Transfer to 4yr

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Making the Move

How to Plan and Execute Your

Transfer Process from Community

College to 4-Year College/ Univ.

By Prof. Nicole Stokes-DuPass, Faculty AdvisorPhi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Iota Xi Chapter


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Transfer Statistics

Almost 17.3 million students attend four

year colleges/universities

There are over 2,000 four year collegesand universities in the U.S.

More than 80% of members

transfer to a four year university

has over 650 scholarship partners


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Transfer Mentality

The [college] search should be

unhurried and a painstaking processof investigation, self examination, and

deliberate, informed decision.Loren Pope, Looking Beyond the Ivy League


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Things to Initially Consider

Why am I looking to transfer to a

college/university? Programs,

Environment, etc

When do I want to transfer? When to

start planning?

What do I want out of this experience?


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Narrowing the Search

Determine what qualities are most important

and not important to you. T-List

Have a Plan-A, Plan-B & Plan-C

List admissions & financial aid deadlines,identify faculty, and make contacts at each of

your choices

Research opportunities at your choicesOfficially visit your top choices


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College Characteristics

Size Big? Small? Student/teacher

ratio?

Type Public? Private? Ivy?

Location

Close to home?States away? Big city? Small

Community?

Campus Climate Active campus

climate? Commuter

school?Affiliations

Religious? Same

sex?

Cost affordable? Good

scholarship offers?


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After Narrowing, Whats Next?

Print out all Admissions Material for your

Plan-A, Plan-B, etc.

Think about who to approach for letters

of reference

Begin working on your admissions essay

Begin gathering important documents:Tax returns, Visas, Writing Sample


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The Admissions Essay

Start with an Outline

Getting Started: Short Anecdote

Describe yourself in 2-3 sentencesWhy do you want to attend this school?

How has your experiences at UCC

helped you with your academic careerShort and Long-term career goals


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Letters of Reference

Make use of your current faculty

connections!

The Etiquette of asking for a letter

Who should you ask?

Follow up!! It is YOUR responsibility!

Good Letters vs. So-So LettersFollow up on the Outcome!


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Campus Visits/ Campus VIPs

Office of Admissions/ Tours!

Office of Financial Aid / Know the

Process

Faculty members in area of interest

Office of the Registrar/ Course Offerings


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College Knowledge

Request to be placed on mailing and calling lists

Attend college fair programs or meetings where

college reps are present

Use college sites that have virtual tours, chats with

admissions staff/students, blogs, and more

Ask trusted family and friends & current teachers!

Connect with your community college counselor

Utilize s College Fish programwww.collegefish.org


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Importance of Campus Visits

60% of students make their college

decision based on a campus visit

Campus visits allow you to see the

college first-hand and see if you fit

Tailor your visit to what you want to see

and do

Contact the Admissions Office of the

college to set up a tour date and time


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Campus Visits: Admissions 101

Come prepared with a list of questionsthat you are interested in finding out

Make sure to ask about any importantdeadlineshousing apps, scholarship/financial aid

opportunities, etc

Get a clear picture of the admissionsprocess


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Campus Visits: The Tour

PLAN, PLAN, PLAN AHEAD!!!!!Get a feel for the functionality of campus

Learn more about the campus history and

other facts

View key buildings

Observe the campus population by taking

your own tour


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Admissions Committees

What do they look for in prospective

students?

GPA, Academic Rigor of Courses

Red Flags: W-Grades, Incompletes

Admissions Essay

Strength of Reference LettersFIT (for Major & college choice)


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Determining Transfer Credits

What is Articulation & Why is it

important?

How to determine credits-NJ TransfersBe aware of courses that do not transfer

& why it may not always be a deal

breakerGeneral ElectiveWhen in doubt, ask!


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Making the Decision

Look at all of the facts and ask follow upquestions

Make a pro and con list of colleges

Consult with family, friends, mentors

Allow plenty of time to make the final decision

Revisit or call top schools for affirmation


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Connecting on Campus

Meet current and other future students

Utilize social networking sitesFacebook, MySpace

Attend campus events

Alumni Chapters


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Helpful Websites

Petersens Guide to Colleges & Universities: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

US News and World Report Rankings:http://www.usnews.com/sections/rankings

Virtual Tours and College Planning Help:http://www.ecampustours.com/

http://www.xap.com

Alumni Chapter Search Directory:http://www.ptk.org/alumni/al_intro.htm

Scholarship Partner Directoryhttp://scholarships.ptk.org/
http://www.usnews.com/sections/rankingshttp://www.ecampustours.com/http://www.ptk.org/alumni/al_intro.htmhttp://www.ptk.org/alumni/al_intro.htmhttp://www.ecampustours.com/http://www.usnews.com/sections/rankings


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One Final Thought

College shopping shouldnt be done

with the attitude of Am I good

enough for the college but rather is it

good enough for me?

Loren Pope, Looking Beyond the Ivy League


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Questions?

Prof. Nicole Stokes-DuPass

Coordinator of Recruitment

Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, MS

[email protected]

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