The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Princeton is one of the best universities in the world, and its as highly in demand for transfer as it is for first-years. In this post, well break down what you need to know to apply to Princeton as a transfer and have a fighting chance of admission. The most recent published transfer application acceptance rate was very low.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 20, 2025

Yes, transferring to Harvard is extremely hard. Harvard says it themselves, Each fall, we welcome a very small number (12 on average) of transfer students to Harvard College. If you are hoping to transfer to Harvard, you have to be realistic. What, like its hard? Sorry to burst your bubble. acceptance rate. ish); however, 0.7%

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 9, 2025

UT is a super popular school with our clients, both first-year and transfer, and it makes sense! Their transfer acceptance rate is similar 30%, but a lot of those students come from automatic acceptance via community colleges. If you want to transfer to UT, you need to make sure you have the strongest application possible.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Bowdoin has excellent STEM programs, making it a top choice for science students who are also looking for a rigorous liberal arts education. If you are considering transferring to Bowdoin, there are a couple of things you need to do because, spoiler alert, it is hard. However, their transfer rate was even lower at about 6%.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 22, 2025

If you are considering submitting a transfer application to Yale for the fall of 2025, the odds are not in your favor. For the fall of 2023, Yale received 1,479 applications for transfer. So, how do you decide if you should apply to Yale as a transfer? They also only accept transfer for Fall start. They accepted 18.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 16, 2025

If you arent one of those lucky enough to get a spot in the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as a freshman, or your goals have changed throughout your college life and feel like UCLA is now the right institution for you, then you might be curious about UCLAs transfer acceptance rate. Youve come to the right place.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 1, 2025

Its a competitive school to transfer into, but dont let that discourage you. Swarthmores transfer acceptance rate last cycle was 7%, compared to the first-year rate of 9%. They also only accept fall transfers. Its rare to offer interviews to transfer applicants, and you absolutely should take advantage of that.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Its also a great college to apply to for transfer. While the recent first-year acceptance rate has been a mere 9%, the transfer admissions acceptance rate is about 20 %. Barnard accepts transfer applicants for Fall Term or Spring Term admission, and the respective due dates are March 1 and November 1. Read on to learn how.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Summer/Fall Transfer Admission application is now open, and with it comes a few changes or updates. For both freshman and transfer admission, UGA has specific enrollment goals for new students to ensure that they have access to the resources needed to have a successful academic career. The threshold for 2025 is a 3.50

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 5, 2025

Cornell University is famous for being the most transfer-friendly Ivy League school. They even have a first-year admissions track that actually has you transfer into the university. The school holds space for transfers, but that doesnt mean youre an automatic in just because you apply. You need to have your ducks in a row!

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Amherst is hard to get into, even as a transfer. Last year, their transfer admissions rate was only around 8.6%, which is very low (it was even lower than their first-year acceptance rate, which was around 9.8%). You could also apply as a spring transfer. Amherst asks transfer students two required questions.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Vandy is a mid-sized school (about 7k undergrads and 7k grad students) known for strong liberal arts majors and their education school, but they also have great engineering programs as well. Vanderbilt is also a fairly transfer-friendly school, more so than their peer institutions. Hello, Oak Ridge! Good grades are key.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 3, 2025

That being said, if you are trying to transfer as a STEM student, just know that it is competitive. Last year, the acceptance rate for first-year applicants was only 11%, and the transfer acceptance rate was even lower, at only around 5%. CMU asks the same questions to transfers as they do to first year applicants.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 8, 2025

In recent years, UVA has received nearly 4,000 applications for transfer. However, this, compared against the first-year acceptance rate of 17%, has led to UVA having a reputation for being easy to get into as a transfer. The UVA transfer acceptance rate, just like the first-year acceptance rate, isnt 33% across all majors.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

UPenn Acceptance Rate Trends UPenn Regular Decision Acceptance Rate UPenn Early Decision Acceptance Rate How to Get Accepted into UPenn UPenn Transfer Acceptance Rate UPenn Waitlist Acceptance Rate Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is UPenn’s Acceptance Rate? UPenn Transfer Acceptance Rate Transferring to UPenn ?

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 28, 2025

If youve spent time at a different institution but still believe that UChicago is the right school for you, then you might want to know about UChicagos transfer acceptance rate. Knowing the transfer rate is important since its a sign of how competitive the transfer admissions process is. 2022 1,256 82 6.5% 2021 1,065 145 13.6%

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Note: this post is for External Transfers who are not UT students. Current UT students wanting to change their major or internally transfer can consult this post. Public Service Announcement: Enrolling at Austin Community College (ACC) does not improve your UT transfer chances. Many transfer students are nontraditional.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Transfer students may still take advantage of a test-optional policy. ENROLL NOW TTA Top Tip: Don’t forget that if you are applying to the eight-year Program in Liberal Medical Education or the five-year Brown-Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Dual Degree Program , you must also complete program-specific essays.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Over half of students (55%) would consider transferring if their college were to abolish diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Hispanic and Latino/a students (60%) and Black students (59%) are most likely to say they would consider transferring compared to white students (52%) and students of other races (54%).

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Ivy College Essay

MARCH 23, 2025

Use your letter of continued interest to highlight these accomplishments and explain how they demonstrate your continued commitment to your education and personal growth. Be specific about what draws you to the school and what you hope to gain from your education there. This ensures you have a definite plan for your education.

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EAB

JUNE 1, 2023

Blogs 3 considerations for prison education programs What you need to know ahead of July’s restoration of Second Chance Pell grants Given the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students expected in July 2023 , many institutions are beginning to develop plans for Prison Education Programs (PEPs).

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HelloCollege

DECEMBER 5, 2024

When it comes to higher education, few options rival the versatility and depth of a liberal arts education. Whether you’re exploring small, close-knit colleges or larger institutions offering a liberal arts education, understanding the philosophy and benefits behind this model can help you make an informed decision.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

This week we welcome Transfer Program Manager, LaSean Price, to the blog. With over 15 years of experience working with and supporting transfer students, I’d like to offer some guidance and advice while you contemplate navigating this journey. Transferring from one college to another is more common than you may think.

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Ivy College Essay

JANUARY 9, 2024

How to Write Harvard’s Transfer Essays How to Write Harvard’s Transfer Essays – expert tips and advice from a former Harvard admissions interviewer and Harvard graduate. So, you want to try to get in to Harvard as a transfer student, do you? How do you hope to use your Harvard education in the future?* (200

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Core Curriculum: Typically there are types of courses or particular classes that each student must take which are often called distribution or general education requirements. Small Liberal Arts College (SLAC): Typically a private college that encourages a broad education with a student enrollment of under 3,000.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 25, 2023

If you do your research and find one that aligns with your priorities, I promise you will still receive a FABULOUS education. They are offering admittance to additional campuses, or for different start dates, or guaranteed transfers. The VAST majority of colleges in this country are not very selective. THIS IS A POSITIVE THING.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 10, 2024

You know you want to transfer, and why—now it’s helpful to see where you’ll have the best odds of being admitted. Transfer acceptance rates vary widely and sometimes unexpectedly. Knowing which colleges are more transfer-friendly can help you narrow down your list and target the right schools. 29% Columbia 3.7% 13% Cornell 7.3%

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As a “lifer,” Fordham wasn't eligible to participate in prison education programs, but he fought back and earned a diploma, vocational certificates, and an associate degree from Miami Dade College. The college program offers incarcerated men in South Florida the opportunity to earn college educations behind bars. Fordham said.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Picture this…Sally Smith is a professional in a specialized career and wishes to continue her education. To her surprise, she is contacted within minutes about her interest and is then transferred to an ABC University enrollment coach, whom she will work with for the remainder of her experience. Meet RNL Enable.

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 27, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving job market, the choice between a liberal arts education or a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) degree is one of the most significant decisions students must make. At its core, a liberal arts education emphasizes critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

As a result, a wide variety of schoolsare creating various transfer options and pathways, offering online and hybrid options and standing up accelerated bachelors degrees and bachelors/ masters programs. In recent years, creative options like Verto Education have launched.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 22, 2023

It counts many famous alumni in its history including former President Obama, who transferred to Columbia after spending one year at Occidental College, Alexandra Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers and the subject of the stage production was a student, although he failed to graduate.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

In this blog, we break down NYUs acceptance rates, including yield rate, Early and Regular Decision admit rates, transfer, and waitlist acceptance rates. NYU Transfer Acceptance Rate NYU is known for being more transfer-friendly when it comes to admissions. Summer/Fall external transfers. What Is NYUs Acceptance Rate?

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BestColleges

MAY 31, 2024

Last summer, the Department of Education extended Pell Grant eligibility to incarcerated students. In January, Cal Poly Humboldt's prison education program was the first in the country to be approved for Pell Grant funding. Pell Grants award students financial aid for college that they don't need to repay.

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Marks Education

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Introduction Transferring colleges is a significant and often challenging decision driven for students by many factors. At Marks Education, we understand that each students journey is unique, and our college transfer sessions are designed to provide personalized guidance to help you navigate this process.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In this blog, well break down Rice Universitys acceptance rate and key admissions trends, including Regular and Early Admissions, yield, transfer, and waitlist rates. They were joined by 74 transfer students. As more people see the value of a Rice education, the competition to get in gets even tougher. 2027 31,059 7.9%

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

APRIL 4, 2025

also helps students transfer to Ivy League colleges and universities. Transfer to Ivy League College & Universities

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