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%). This is because, generally, 12 hours is the minimum needed per semester to be considered a full-time student.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 26, 2024

However, it is hard to transfer to Middlebury. Last year, their transfer acceptance rate was only around 6% (this was even lower than their first-year acceptance rate, which was more like 10%). We dont say this to scare you but rather to motivate you if you have been dreaming of transferring to Middlebury.

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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%. If you struggled in AP Chem, maybe dont take Orgo in the first semester of college.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 27, 2024

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%. Yes, they took under 20 transfer students last year. Bowdoins Requirements Bowdoin doesnt have a lot of requirements for transferring.

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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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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 25, 2024

Vanderbilt is also a fairly transfer-friendly school, more so than their peer institutions. They have a overall, first-year acceptance rate of 6%, but a transfer acceptance rate of 19%. Admission as a transfer is still very competitive at Vandy, so lets get into what you need to do to be a competitive applicant.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 21, 2024

BU is a very transfer-friendly school, and a look on their transfer admissions website makes that clear they even have you submit your current class syllabi with your application to help figure out where to award credit! BU also wants you to make sure the major youre interested in is even accepting transfers, which you can check here.

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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 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 1, 2024

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?

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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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Solomon Admissions

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

What application components stay the same, which differ, and what will you need to apply for transfer admission? Transfer Admission Timeline The first time to be aware of is that the application timeline for transfer students differs from that for first-year applicants. How do you apply for transfer admission?

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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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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

An example of this might be that each student must take 2 natural science classes, 2 social science classes and 3 semesters of a language etc. Articulation Agreement: An agreement between two and four-year public colleges that delineates which classes can be transferred for credit and what grades are necessary in those classes.

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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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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

While the focus this time of year seems to be all about freshman admission, February is the time of year when we receive a majority of our transfer applications and our Evaluation Team begins to work on our transfer reviews, posting credit for work and helping students with any transfer issues.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

JANUARY 30, 2024

While the focus this time of year seems to be all about freshman admission, January/February is the time of year when we receive a majority of our transfer applications and our Evaluation Team begins to work on our transfer reviews, posting credit for work and helping students with any transfer issues.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 9, 2024

For community college students, transferring is often already built into the plan, but many other students will choose to transfer from one four-year college to another before graduation ( about 15% of all college students are transfers ). Timeline : You may not need to wait an entire year to apply to transfer.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 16, 2025

Understanding how these grades work can help you stay on top of your academic progress and avoid surprises on your transcript. If the incomplete work is not resolved within two semesters , the INC automatically turns into an F unless your instructor specifies otherwise. Students must be in good academic standing to choose this option.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 31, 2023

If you’re transferring to Oberlin, it’s good to know the stats, so here they are. Oberlin has a first-year acceptance rate of ~30ish percent each year, but their transfer acceptance rate is in the low 20s. Don’t fret though, if you want to transfer – it’s not impossible! Get Really Good Grades You need to get good grades!

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 25, 2024

That rigor translates to transfers too, with only 95 of the 473 applicants who applied last cycle gaining admission. That competitiveness means you need to have a solid transfer application, and that starts day 1 of college. Keep reading for our guide on how to have a competitive transfer application to Wesleyan.

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 14, 2025

Therefore, they count toward your future college transcript but may not help you accrue high school credits. Disadvantages of Dual Enrollment in High School Credits May Not Transfer While most colleges and universities accept dual enrollment and dual credit courses, every school is different.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Transferring to Barnard is challenging – it’s essentially an Ivy League school, but the stats are promising. In 2023, the acceptance rate for first-year students was 6.5%, and for transfers it was 24.8%. If you want to transfer to Barnard, you need to have excellent grades and scores, robust extracurriculars, and great essays.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 27, 2023

Teacher Recommendation: An evaluation completed by a teacher who has taught the applicant either junior or senior year in an academic core subject (English, math, lab sciences, social sciences, and foreign languages) that appears on their official high school transcript.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 7, 2024

The first-year acceptance rate at Scripps is 28%, but the transfer acceptance rate is 11%!! This signals to us that people are like, really happy at Scripps, since so few spots open up each year for transfers. Scripps welcomes applicants who wish to transfer in at first-year, sophomore, or junior status.”

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As college students return to campus for a new semester, some are considering what it would take to transfer to a new school. In fact, as we’ve noted before , almost one-third of students will transfer at some point during their college career. Unsurprisingly, the more selective the school, the tougher it is to transfer in.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 24, 2024

This translates to low transfer acceptance rates too, with only 43 of 241 applicants gaining admission last cycle. If you’re looking to transfer to Wellesley, keep reading for our guide on how to create a perfect transfer app from the ground up. Wellesley’s Requirements Can you apply to transfer to Wellesley? Roughly 18%!

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 14, 2024

If you’re thinking about transferring to Swarthmore, know it is highly, highly competitive. of transfer students. Don’t get too panicked, we have some tricks and tips to help you maximize your Swarthmore transfer app. International students who require financial aid to attend Swarthmore are also not eligible to transfer.”

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 29, 2023

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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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Regular Decision gives you more time to submit your best application, including your first-semester senior grades. Heres what youll need to submit with your Common App: High school transcript. Only apply ED if UVA is your absolute top choice. If you want to change your application type after applying, you must email UVA by November 6.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Middlebury’s first-year acceptance rate is around 14%, and their transfer acceptance rate is around 9%, so very challenging on both accounts. Remember, when you’re transferring, you’re applying for the spots of students who have already left, which probably signals that a lot of people really like being at Middlebury.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 15, 2024

If you’re thinking about transferring to Smith, keep in mind that it is competitive. For transfers, the admit rate is similarly competitive, with an acceptance rate of 20.5% for transfers last cycle. Each year, more than 50 transfer students enter Smith either in January or September.”

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 5, 2024

This rings true for their transfer rates too, with a 7.1% acceptance rate for transfers last cycle. That’s not a lot of spots for potential transfers, which means you need to prepare a really strong application, and that starts as soon as you start college. To put it more plainly, 474 students applied, and 34 were admitted.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 16, 2024

If youre interested in transferring, you picked a pretty transfer-friendly school. They have around a 40% transfer acceptance rate, but that doesnt mean its the easiest school in the world to get into. Michigan has a lot of requirements, specifics, and essays for their transfer applicants, and they vary from school to school.

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Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For students doing dual enrollment (Running Start), I generally recommend taking English 101 & 102 to fulfill junior and senior year English requirements and maximize transferability to many colleges. My final recommendation is for students to continue a college-prep curriculum for all four years of high school, if possible.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

If this sounds like your jam, you might be considering applying as a transfer. Bryn Mawr had a 31% acceptance rate for first-year students last cycle, but their transfer acceptance rate was 25%. Because Bryn Mawr has so few students, that means not that many students are leaving, which in turn means fewer spots for hopeful transfers.

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