281474 175 Careers & Education College Admissions true Howcast Studios Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:41:39 -0800 college,transfering,student,school,education,college acceptance,college credits,transfer credits,transfer student How To Transfer Schools http://www.howcast.com/videos/281474-How-To-Transfer-Schools http://www.howcast.com/videos/281474-How-To-Transfer-Schools/edit approved 0 ShannonH http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 111 nonadult 103734 1 0 Step Find out what you'll need Contact the school you wish to attend to find out their admission requirements for transfer students. Some don’t accept transfer credits at all.

]]> 103735 2 0 Tip If you suspect early on that you might want to transfer, take courses likely to be accepted elsewhere, like English composition, college algebra or calculus, and foreign languages.

]]> 103736 3 0 Step Speak with the admissions counselor Speak with the school’s admissions counselor to find out which of your credits will likely transfer and which won’t. Some schools only accept courses where you got a C, or even a B, if the subject relates to your major.

]]> 103737 4 0 Tip You won’t be told exactly which credits will transfer over until you’re officially accepted, but at least you’ll get an idea.

]]> 103738 5 0 Step Fill out an application Complete the application process. You’ll likely have to send your high school and college transcripts.

]]> 103739 6 0 Step Know what you're getting into Know what you’re getting into.
Financial aid may be more difficult for transfer students, and some schools require that you stay in a dorm or special housing.

]]> 103740 7 0 Step Get a final transfer check Once you’re accepted, meet with an adviser to find out which credits the school will transfer. If you’re not satisfied, some schools allow you to appeal the decision.

]]> 103741 8 0 Step Make a fresh start Make the most of your fresh start!

]]> 103742 9 0 Fact Did you know?
According to The U.S. Department of Education, 60 percent of college students transfer schools at least once before getting their degree.

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