Transferring from a Two-Year Program: 5 Great Tips
December 18, 2019
Dean of Admissions Andrew Flagel from George Mason University shares tips on how to choose a community college.
Not sure you're ready for a bachelor's degree? Attending community college and earning an associate's degree is a great way to save money on school or to make sure you're ready to take the plunge to a four-year degree program. Here are some important tips for future transfer students to keep in mind while choosing a community college and registering for classes from Dean of Admissions Andrew Flagel at George Mason University:
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Seek out associate's-degree programs that are designed for transfer to four-year colleges.
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Remember that your academic performance matters at any institution. If you plan to transfer, your essays, GPA and letters of recommendation will be important in gaining admission to a bachelor's program.
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While your community college may grant course credit for standardized tests like AP exams, your transfew school might not, so make sure that you won't have to re-take any required courses you tested out of while getting your associate's degree.
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Network with other students after you've transferred. It's a great way to meet people and develop important social networks that will help you in school and after.
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Keep in mind that institutions like to see improvement when evaluating applications, and demonstrated improvement may even matter more than GPA when applying to get a bachelor's degree.
Want more information? Check out the full interview from the Chronicle of Higher Education.
