Transfer Information

What to ask the rep about the university or college.

There are many more college choices available to you than you may think. Make sure you speak with an advisor to determine all of your possibilities. For example, there are 13 professionally accredited engineering schools in Michigan, 11 professional accredit collegiate schools of business, 29 colleges approved to offer elementary teacher certification, and on and on.

The most important factor in deciding which senior institution to attend is YOU! Consider location, size, expense, reputation, etc., and how important each of these factors are to you.

During your sorting out process, you may find the answers to the following questions beneficial:

check markDoes the school offer the program and minimum degree necessary for me to attain employment in my chosen career field?

check markWhat program of study or specific curriculum should I complete at the community college prior to my transfer?

check markWhat was the mean (average) GPA of last year's admitted class? (This will allow you to establish your target performance level.)

check markIs there an advantage to applying early and what is my most advantageous date for filing my application?

check markIs there a quota or limit on the number of transfer admissions into my chosen program? Must I complete certain classes before I can be considered for admission into my chosen program?

check markMust I establish a GPA at the transfer institution prior to being considered for admission to my major field of study?

check markAre there work or volunteer experiences I would have that would advance my admission to the program I wish to enter?

check markWhat other mandatory expenses might I incur, beyond tuition? (ie; registration fee, matriculation fee, health services fee, parking fee, etc.)

check markAre additional financial aid opportunities available through my major department and how do I qualify for these opportunities?

check markWhat is the job placement record in my field of study and to what level does grade performance affect my placement potential?

check markWhat is the transfer school's history in relation to graduate school admission?

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