I know that there is A LOT that goes into applying to colleges and it can be so confusing, especially if you do not have people to help or awful counselors like I did...
KEY:
CC = community college
JC= junior college
TAG= Transfer Admission Guarantee
ASAP= As soon as possible
Here is the Low-Down for Transferring from a CC/JC!
PRE-APPLICATION
1. Make sure you know what MAJOR(S) you're interested in. Then LOOK up on the college website AND assist.org what classes are REQUIRED as PRE-MAJOR courses. * To compare colleges and majors look at the requirements for each major and also look at what courses they offer! I've changed my mind before about my #1-#6 because of the courses offered!
2. KNOW what is required for GENERAL EDUCATION for UC and CSU.
3. TAKE those classes. Make a list, try to plan them out as much as possible but allow freedom if they fill up before you can get to them in a certain semester.
4. ALWAYS apply ASAP to classes. If your registration time is 8am on Saturday then be logged in at 7:50am with the classes set up so you can hit submit at 8am! Registration is a BATTLE.
5. Once you're down to a year left of courses then apply the year before you should transfer.IE: I am applying for FALL 2015 in Fall 2014.
6. APPLY for a TAG if you're doing UCs. You get one TAG so make sure it's your #1 UC choice (out of the UCs that supply TAGs). You have to use the TAP website to fill out the TAG. You can do this a long time before you can submit the TAG which is in September, using the Transfer Admission Planner (TAP)!
7. Know what is in your GPA group. If you're a 3.2 student, maybe consider you are unlikely to get into a UC but don't let this stop you from applying!
APPLICATION PROCESS
-The APPLICATION involves you supplying your classes and GPA. This is informal but MUST be accurate. If your grades do not match what you write down you will NOT be accepted.
-You must also do two short 'essays' called PERSONAL STATEMENTS for the UC ONLY.
-You supply what extra-curricular activities you did, if you worked, what awards/achievements you've received, what volunteer stuff you've done, etc.
- You APPLY NOVEMBER 1 (through Nov 30) for UC and OCTOBER 1(through Oct 30) for CSU
WHILE YOU WAIT...
- If they ask for more info SEND it in ASAP.
- Follow ALL recommendations/requests.
- VISIT the COLLEGES WHILE YOU WAIT or BEFORE YOU APPLY!
- I recommend when visiting the college do NOT do JUST the TOUR. Also, E-mail the ADVISORS for the major(s) and MEET them if you can!!
- APPLY for SCHOLARSHIPS!
ONCE ACCEPTED:
1. Figure out which colleges you were accepted in that you want to attend the most! Study it, study the major, visit it, ETC. Make sure it is the best choice for you, not only the most prestigious, etc. Then ACCEPT the college when you know! :)
2. Figure out what it costs to live there, how you'll live there (on-campus or not), apply for HOUSING ASAP; if off-campus with who?
3. APPLY for SCHOLARSHIPS if they're still available. APPLY for FINANCIAL AID!
4. Meet with the major(s) advisor(s).
5. Start getting ready to move-in, register for classes the second you can, buy what you need, etc! :D
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