Ultimate Guide to College Transfer (eBook)

Lucia D. Tyler is an independent college counselor who has worked in the field for over ten years following a career in teaching, advising and lab management at Cornell University. She lives in Trumansburg, NY with her husband.Susan E. Henninger is a freelance writer, a past transfer student, and the mother of three college graduates. She is a member of the Education Writers Association and has researched and written numerous articles about education (K-12 and Higher Ed) and parenting.

Pros and Cons ChecklistFinancial Tic Tac ToeLearning Environment Self-surveyCredit Transfer Self-surveyChapter 4: Hands-on HomeworkTelling ParentsTelling FriendsWhat about a Gap Year?Community College OptionsChapter 5: All about College VisitsWhy Visit?Why Not Visit?Visits and International TransfersQuestions for Students to Ask Before TransferringChapter 6: Parents Talk about College TransferChapter 7: Seeking Additional PerspectivesUsing TechnologyAdvice from College ConsultantsUnderstanding how Colleges View Potential TransfersChapter 8: Adjusting to a New CollegeWhat Students Think about TransferPros and Cons of OrientationCollege Professionals Advice to TransfersTransfer-friendly PracticesChapter 9: Transfer to Transfer Advice-Start to FinishTips from Former Transfer StudentsTips from International TransfersConclusionAppendicesKey Transfer TermsColleges that Accept the Most TransfersSample of Varying Transfer Policies College Transfer Timeline (Fall)College Transfer Timeline (Spring)College Transfer Resource ListAbout the Authors