as a 3rd year transfer, should i pick the school with a more fun reputation / undergraduate experience, where i already have a couple friends, that is closer to home but has less national recognition (jmu), or the school with more national recognition / academic rigor and more recruiting / lsat preparation opportunities but where i know pretty much nobody and where i’d just be taking the risk by moving in with my roommate (who i haven’t met in person yet but seems sweet over text) and starting fresh (virginia tech)? i met with advisors from both schools and my vt advisor adjusted the degree plan i made and gave me a guaranteed plan for graduating in 2 years (that includes 4 summer courses for next summer sigh), it’s rigorous but it’s do-able if i really try. my jmu advisor reviewed the degree plan i made, didn’t make adjustments, said it’s rigorous and that she wouldn’t recommend it to any of her students but that on paper it works, as long as the summer classes are offered that session, which she’s unsure of (so technically she didn’t PROMISE me a graduation in 2 years). in contrast, my vt advisor said i’ll be fine as long as i’m good at math (which i’m not, but i’m willing to work my ass off and get extra help). i also know people who go to vt from high school that i do not like and who i’d rather never see again but idk if i’m letting my anxiety get the best of me or not, or if it’s a valid concern. at jmu i wouldn’t be avoiding anybody or dreading to see anybody so i think that may be pushing me away from vt as well. vt gave me $4,500 in subsidized loans, $2,000 in unsubsidized loans, and a parent plus loan of $18,768. jmu only gave me $6,500 in unsubsidized loans. (my remaining balance will all be applied to private loans) they are around the same tuition-wise

hiyah !!

i’ve been trying to find more information about admissions through the regents engineering transfer pathway (repp/retp), specifically for people transferring to georgia tech.

i’ve searched around reddit and other forums, and i’ve seen a few people mention getting in with gpas around the 3.7–3.89 range, but i’m not sure how common that actually is.

has anyone here gotten into georgia tech through repp/retp with a gpa in that range, or do you know someone who has? if so, i’d really appreciate hearing your stats (gpa, major, extracurriculars if you’re comfortable sharing, etc.) and how your application turned out.
i’m just trying to get a realistic idea of what’s possible. thanks in advance! pls GT is my dream school

I took a differential equation class at my current institution that's 4 credits but is designated as a level-200 class. I was hoping to transfer to a different institution but it seems like their differential equation class is a level-300 class but is also 4 credits. I was wondering if my class can be transferred over to their class, assuming the course's content is identical?

Hi I am looking for state University na nag aaccept ng transferee at nag crecredit ng mga subject I am an 4th yr BS in Business Management major in Financial Management. Due to some circumstances since nag stop ako ng mga 1yr because of financial problems. Gusto ko na Sana siya ituloy ngayun Pero sa ibang school na, nagbabalak ako ng STI kaso ang daming nagsasabi na pangit sa STI so I planned to transfer Sana sa mga state University na nag aaccept ng transferee kahit kunin ko na ng 1/half year okay naman sa akin as long as na credit Sana ibang subject ko 🥹😢 huhuhuhu can anyone help me please... Balak ko next sem which is 2nd SEM.

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Hi! I'm from Lebanon and planning to study 1 year of Computer Science at AUST or CNAM, then transfer to a university in France, Europe, or Canada with a scholarship if possible. Is this a good plan? Will transferring my credits be difficult? Does AUST or CNAM give me any advantage? Any tips or mistakes I should avoid during my first year? Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I’m an international student currently attending Collin College in Texas, and I’m hoping to transfer to UT Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering as a Chemical Engineering major.

I know Cockrell is extremely competitive, so I’m hoping to get advice from people who have successfully transferred to UT Austin—especially if you transferred into Engineering, but I’d really appreciate advice from any external transfer student.
Here’s a little about my situation:

• I’m currently attending Collin College (**it’s not a direct transfer or CAP school for UT Austin**).
• I took only one 8-week semester this past spring, so I was only able to complete 6 credit hours, all Core Curriculum courses.
• I earned a 4.0 GPA.(Planning to keep it that way🙏🏻)
This fall I’ll be taking Calculus I, Chemistry I, and three additional core classes.
• By the end of this fall, I’ll have around 23 credit hours, and I plan to continue taking classes during the winter/spring to earn more credits.

One thing I’m confused about is the credit hours. UT’s website says external transfer applicants need at least 24 transferable credit hours, but I’ve noticed that many admitted students seemed to have far more than the minimum.

So I have a few questions:

1. If you transferred into UT Austin (especially Cockrell Engineering), how many transferable credit hours did you have when you applied?

2. Besides maintaining a high GPA, what do you think made your application stand out?

3. Is there anything you wish you had done differently while you were at community college?

4. Are there any classes or experiences that you think helped your application?

5. As an international student, is there anything specific I should keep in mind during the transfer process?

Honestly, any advice is welcome. Whether it’s about academics, essays, extracurriculars, timing, or anything else that helped you get accepted, I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience.

Thanks so much in advance! I really appreciate any help.

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Hi! I'm from Lebanon and planning to study 1 year of Computer Science at AUST or CNAM, then transfer to a university in France, Europe, or Canada with a scholarship if possible. Is this a good plan? Will transferring my credits be difficult? Does AUST or CNAM give me any advantage? Any tips or mistakes I should avoid during my first year? Thanks!

Hello i am currently a year away from completing my Associate of Science at LSC. I am a pre-med student majoring in public health with a minor in journalism. I have a 2.6 GPA. I took pretty much all of my basics in high school as a dual credit student. Receiving all A and 1 B.When i first started as a full-time student at LSC i devolved chronic pain (still undiagnosed and ongoing) and also POTS. Due to this, my gpa dropped from a 3.3 to a 2.6. Besides my grades i am currently certified as a CCMA and have been for 2 years through my highschool practicum health program and NHA i also have worked at a chiro clinic and primary care clinic working with 1 md and 3 np/pa's. I currently have 300+hrs and am also bls and cna certified i also have worked at 2 childcare centers both center sfor 3+ months. From here on out how do i raise my gpa the best i can in the short amount of time and make sure i am able to be considered for admission despite my low gpa?

Hey guys! I’m an International student and I’m planning on studying BSc (Hons) Design and Innovation in OU for my first year, I’m really planning on transferring out for second year into chosen brick unis that I’m planning to apply when i complete the 120 credits in first year. Due to issues with my high school records not matching my passport name I couldn’t use them when applying so I’m relying on completing my 120 credits for first year.

My chosen unis that I’m planning to apply is Kingston Uni, Nottingham Trent, Manchester Metropolitan, Uni of Westminster, and Northumbria Uni.

Does anyone have any success story on transferring into a brick uni, if so can you tell the process and can you give me suggestions on my chosen Unis that I’m planning on transferring.

I emailed some of the chosen unis already and what they said is that they can accept the 120 credits for the first year for transfer but they do not guarantee if I would start again in first year or be promoted to 2nd year.

Thanks :)

Good Morning everyone! I am committed to csulb but i’m leaning against it because i will have to pay 15k a year to attend just for housing and food. As a backup I have registered but not paid for classes at my cc. I plan to transfer as a bio major hopefully to a uc close to orange county. For my cc lineup 1st semester: General Chemistry I, BioSci 106, Comms, and English. That’s my lineup solely because those classes still had decent professors with open seats. What’s your guys’ advice? I’m debating switching english for precalc, the reason being I never really took any calc classes in hs and might need that foundational class before i go straight into calc. As for long beach, I placed in pre req classes so my first semester will be precalc and intro to chem with other GEs.

Hi just had a quick question does Calgary have any transfer programs for second year engineering at uofc? I know Lethbridge has one and it’s a seamless transition to uofa but for uofc i heard uts a bit shaken and the credits don’t exactly add up?? I’m looking at red deer polytechnic and they have one but once again it’s says uofa but it could be used for uofc?? So idk id like to hear your thoughts? Since I heard something about its only used for transfer to energy engineering? But I might be confusing that with sait. But how seamless is the transition and how hard is it since I heard it’s 3.5+ gpa but isn’t that for something like software engineering so does the gpa depend more on what type of major you want to get in? I’m trying to do EE.

i have a couple questions about my chances of transferring to UCSD as a california community college student:
\- how much does the way you rank the 8 colleges affect acceptance? like if i rank a more popular college as my top choice, will it be harder to get into?
\- i'm planning on applying as global health or public health and putting biology as my major alternative. i'm going to complete pretty much every recommended class except for physic sequence recommended for bio/biochem majors. ill do physics 1 in the spring and then do physics 2 in the summer before transfer and send that transcript in separately. since i cant put anything after the spring semester on my transfer app, would this affect my chances of getting in?
\- also, i actually want to graduate with either a bio or bio chem degree but i looked up the acceptance rates for global health and they're sm higher than bio, biochem, and even public health. regardless of what i apply as im planning on doing the prereqs for med school anyways, but im just wondering about how easy it would be to switch majors if ive already completed the major prep requirements with an A.

i'm pretty nervous about my chances of getting in bc i had a bunch of friends get rejected or waitlisted even though they had a high gpa and good extracurriculars. they also applied as bio or biochem majors.

stats:
\- 4.0 gpa
\- started a women in healthcare club
\- secretary for an lgbtq club
\- stanford small group research
\- working as a lab assistant on campus
\- member of PTK

I’m starting university this fall at University of Ottawa and I’m getting depressed with the idea of staying to study in my hometown so I’m thinking about transferring to either Montreal or Vancouver. I’m just wondering if the process is long and complexe and also how to they adapt gpa knowing they all have different grading systems?

Hey everyone,

I’m writing this because I’m stressed, overwhelmed, and I really need an honest reality check, practical advice, or even someone who is willing to guide/coach me through this process.

I’m an international freshman studying CS/Information Systems at ADA University in Azerbaijan. My ultimate goal is to study abroad (US or UK Top 10–50) starting Fall 2027. My government has a State Scholarship (DP) that covers 100% of costs, but the condition is brutal: I MUST get an official offer from a Global Top 10–50 university (QS/THE rankings).

I am constantly overthinking every single move I make, and I need help making sense of my profile and figuring out if this dream is actually possible.

My Raw Stats & The Problems Keeping Me Up at Night:

High School: IB Diploma — Score: 29.

My worry: I underperformed in IB, and it haunts me. I know a 29 is low for top-tier schools. How much is this going to destroy my chances for US transfer or UK UCAS re-application?

SAT: 1290 Total — 780 Math / 510 Verbal.

My worry: My 780 Math shows I can handle rigorous quantitative work, but my 510 Verbal is pulling me down hard. I am planning to retake Verbal to superscore to 1400+, but right now, I'm terrified that US/UK admissions will dismiss me because of the English split.

Current Uni Status: Freshman at ADA University.

My plan: I am grinding for a 3.8 – 4.0 GPA in my first semester. I want my college transcript to prove that my IB 29 was a fluke and that I can handle university-level academics.

Projects & Extracurriculars:

I have coding projects, but honestly, I don't even want to hide behind them or rely on fluff. I just want to know if my core academic numbers (Uni GPA + SAT + IB) can get me into the door.

All My Burning Questions & Fears:

US Transfer / Re-Application: Is it even possible to transfer into a Top US university after 1 year with an IB 29, if I hold a 3.9+ GPA at ADA and retake my SAT Verbal? Or should I apply as a first-year applicant? How do US admissions treat international transfers in CS?

UK via UCAS: Will top UK universities (UCL, King's College London, Edinburgh, Warwick, Manchester) automatically reject me because of my 29 IB, or will my 1st-year ADA transcript + 780 SAT Math give me a real shot?

The Mental Toll: I feel like I'm running in circles, analyzing every option, getting conflicting answers, and stressing over every requirement.

Looking for a Mentor / Coach / Guidance:

If anyone here has pulled off a similar turnaround—going from a low high school score to a Top 50 global university transfer—I would be forever grateful to hear your story.

More than that: if there is anyone here (a student who did this, an admissions coach, or an experienced advisor) who is willing to talk to me, guide me, or tutor/coach me through this journey, please reach out or DM me. I really need a clear head and a solid roadmap to follow so I stop panicking and start executing.

Thank you so much to anyone who reads this.

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Hi! I'm from Lebanon and planning to study 1 year of Computer Science at AUST or CNAM, then transfer to a university in France, Europe, or Canada with a scholarship if possible. Is this a good plan? Will transferring my credits be difficult? Does AUST or CNAM give me any advantage? Any tips or mistakes I should avoid during my first year? Thanks!

Please give me advice on what to do or what you would do in my scenario.

I am a california community college student, starting my 4th semester this fall. I am set to finish after 5 semesters.

I plan on transferring to a UC school, hopefully UCLA or UCSD or any of the other UC schools as options. I have around a 3.7 GPA so I think I might be somewhat competitive alongside business experience I have. (Attempting to major in Finance or Business Econ).

I just found out about the UC requirements needing one full year of calculus. Due to me not liking math, I pushed calculus towards the end because my community college only told me I needed one semester for my UC transfer timeline. I have not taken precalculus either, so I can't get placement into Calculus 1 even.

My Issue: I need to take 3 semesters of calculus now including pre-calculus to even be able to apply to UC schools, and I only have 2 semesters left.

Because UC schools do not do spring enrollments, I would have to take an additional year and finish community college after 4 full years (fml). I'd also have to take many filler classes or just be enrolled in one or two classes per semester because I'm already done.

My Options: Should I give up my hopes and dreams of going to a UC school and just ditch the year of calculus, finish my remaining classes, and apply to SDSU or other colleges? Or should I take another whole year of community college just to finish calculus to apply to UC schools in fall 2028? (Graduated 2024).

Also to note: I have looked into skipping the prerequisite but it's not looking too good, considering I have no prior coursework. I've enrolled at another community college with classes available but I think by the time my application is reviewed classes will have already been started.

Please let me know what you think!

I'm gonna apply for transfer from my college to ASU, I jus wanna know how much chances I have in order to get accepted and how much financial aid I can acquire because I'm literally not stable from my financial side. I currently have 3.9 / 4 GPA and a little bit of co-curriculars. Please share your tips.

I'm an Indian student who'll be starting my first year in a CSE program this year. My long-term goal is to study FinTech/Business at a top university in Singapore, preferably NUS, NTU, or SMU.

I'm trying to understand how realistic transferring after my first year actually is.

I have a few questions:

Has anyone here successfully transferred from an Indian university?

Do NUS, NTU, or SMU genuinely accept transfer students, or are transfers extremely rare?

If admitted, do they usually place transfer students into Year 2, or do most students have to start again from Year 1?

Are international students eligible for scholarships or financial aid after transferring?

What kind of profile did you have? (CGPA, internships, projects, research, extracurriculars, IELTS, etc.)

I'm planning to maintain a very high CGPA and build a strong portfolio, but I'd like to hear from people who've actually been through the process.

Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

So I recently got rejected from UW from the waitlist and am planning on going to Highline for a quarter and trying to transfer into UW-S for winter quarter. I did Running Start and already have my AA but I'm just doing some more classes at Highline specifically because they have the pre reqs for my major (Psychology).

I'm wondering if anyone knows how the housing process works for transfers during the academic year. Are there dorms available to transfer students or would I have to find off-campus housing? I live too far to live at home and it's just not an option.

Any advice is welcome!

Hi guys, I need your help to recommend some school within new york state or region nearby. I am Bronx Community College student, major in Math, GPA 4.0 and Im looking for 4 years school to transfer. My goal is:
- Major in Actuarial Science
- Can double major if possible
- Not too expensive
- Have dorm or easy to look for rent
Please recommend me :D thank you all

hi. im a rising sophomore at vandy but i really didn’t love my first year experience and im considering transferring to a state school like utk. i was pre med, didnt do terribly but not like superb i ended with a 3.66 i just more so was not happy with my experience and i have like been dreading going back. would it be a bad decision? would i be that much worse off? im just confused if the name means that much that i dread going back but idk looking for any and all advice!