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Transferring May Be Easier Than it Seems
Garineh Demirjian
Issue date: 11/28/07 Section: News
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Students entering a community college from high school usually have different goals in mind. Some may want to get a certificate, learn a new trade or receive an AA degree. But for many, their sights on are transferring to a four-year college or university.
However, when the promise of attending a university by first enrolling in a community college nearby for a couple years at far cheaper tuition costs is quite appealing.
The transfer process can be easy and seamless if one makes use of counselors, instructors, gets the right information and meets deadlines. What follows is a breakdown of what it takes to transfer from a community college, even if students have been attending for far longer than originally intended.
Kevin Meza, transfer center coordinator said, "Treat the transfer process as if it were a class. Take time to investigate the admissions process and requirements to the UCs, CSUs, and a few private schools."
"Most students are admitted into at least one (and sometimes all) of their preferred colleges if they have a strategy," said Meza.
Students attending community college for the first time and straight out of high school are in luck. Having a chance to start over with a clean slate of grades, opportunities and goals is a possibility to start over.
The first step is going see your counselor, and not just once in the beginning of the semester to figure out a class schedule, but throughout the school year.
Make them a frequent friend because they are professionals who have given hundreds of students the proper advice and guidance regarding transfers. Talk to them about future plans; where to transfer, associate degrees, a major and remember to visit the transfer center. Keep in mind that it's never too early, and once the first semester begins students hit the ground running because believe it or not two years quickly fly by.
Meza said, "Keep expanding and exploring your options. Many of the colleges that were out of reach for high school students are now accessible through the transfer process. The UCs, CSUs, and most private schools do not require an SAT score and the GPA requirements are much more lenient."
However, when the promise of attending a university by first enrolling in a community college nearby for a couple years at far cheaper tuition costs is quite appealing.
The transfer process can be easy and seamless if one makes use of counselors, instructors, gets the right information and meets deadlines. What follows is a breakdown of what it takes to transfer from a community college, even if students have been attending for far longer than originally intended.
Kevin Meza, transfer center coordinator said, "Treat the transfer process as if it were a class. Take time to investigate the admissions process and requirements to the UCs, CSUs, and a few private schools."
"Most students are admitted into at least one (and sometimes all) of their preferred colleges if they have a strategy," said Meza.
Students attending community college for the first time and straight out of high school are in luck. Having a chance to start over with a clean slate of grades, opportunities and goals is a possibility to start over.
The first step is going see your counselor, and not just once in the beginning of the semester to figure out a class schedule, but throughout the school year.
Make them a frequent friend because they are professionals who have given hundreds of students the proper advice and guidance regarding transfers. Talk to them about future plans; where to transfer, associate degrees, a major and remember to visit the transfer center. Keep in mind that it's never too early, and once the first semester begins students hit the ground running because believe it or not two years quickly fly by.
Meza said, "Keep expanding and exploring your options. Many of the colleges that were out of reach for high school students are now accessible through the transfer process. The UCs, CSUs, and most private schools do not require an SAT score and the GPA requirements are much more lenient."
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