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The Best Schools for Transferring

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The end of high school and the first semester of college is a time of huge personal growth. As many as 15% of students transfer institutions at some point in their college career. But if the college that you attend no longer best supports your future aspirations , transferring can be a great option.

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Top 7 Benefits of Attending a Local Community College

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Community college isn’t just an affordable way to ease into higher education before transferring to a four-year program—it’s also a great option if you want to skip the university route altogether. There’s no minimum course load, and you can even take semesters off if needed. The best part? What Is a Community College All About?

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UT-Austin Waitlist Tips and FAQs

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It also appeals they will allow for Waitlist opt-ins for Fall 2025 external transfer applicants. I begin working with external transfers after theyve completed at least one semester of college courses post-high school. Changing your Freshman/Transfer status (for applicants only).

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This Philadelphia University Is Offering All Eligible Community College Grads Half-Off Tuition

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They should just indicate on their application that they have earned or will earn an associate degree from a qualifying community college. Students who earned associate degrees before fall 2023 also qualify. Students can apply for the fall 2024 semester on a rolling basis through August.

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3 considerations for prison education programs

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Building on their early success, Mott’s Second Chance Pell Program Coordinator, Mary Cusack , recently turned to a long-standing transfer partner in the region, Ferris State University. Through this transfer pathway, students will receive their associate degree enroute to their bachelor’s in business administration.

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How to Transfer to Pitzer

The Koppelman Group

Pitzer’s first-year acceptance rate hovers in the low 20s, and their transfer acceptance rate is 10%. You can also transfer up to 64 credits (also unique!) This is not often offered to transfer applicants. More on their requirements and process for transfer applicants here. That isn’t a lot of spots! That’s an order.

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Associate of Arts vs. Associate of Science vs. Associate of Applied Science: What’s the Difference?

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An associate of applied science (AAS) prepares you to enter the workforce. The best associate degree type for you depends on your interests and career goals. Associate degree programs are 60 credits and typically take two years of full-time study to complete. These programs typically award an AA or AS degree.