I am currently in a community college with a 3.9 GPA and working for my associate’s degree to save some money, and I am planning on attending a University after to get my bachelors degree. What does a University look at when you are applying and all ready have your associate’s degree? Is it the GPA, were you got the degree from, or something else? I appreciate any information that you could give me.
Hi,
I attended community college before transferring to a university ( Go Rowan!) and I can tell you that they look at your GPA, and what classes you have taken, and your major. You must be careful, as I unknowingly took Junior level classes at the CC that did not transfer….I had to redo them.
( It's a business…right?) Check out how popular your major is at the university you want to transfer to. Some people try to transfer directly into a highly competitive major, and are told flat out no because they only have so many spots available, and take currently enrolled students only. (Luckily I found that out before I tried to transfer….that would have happened to me I am sure.) Transfer over to a major that is less competitive, then try to attempt to get in once you are there if you hear it is highly competitive or has limited spots. Most people have a least a semesters worth a credits to play around with in the gen ed or elective dept, so you wont be wasting time. Also….My university was TERRIBLE with paperwork (10 yrs ago) and told me after I had been accepted "Sorry….we have no records….." Of course I was a basket case and called everyone in the world, and told them I had the letter of acceptance,yadda yadda….I got the basic bureaucratic response of "If it aint in the computer…" ANYWAY…..after hours of calls, I found out there is a secret backdoor (at least 10 yrs ago) into universities…..called "non-matriculated"….The lady who finally felt sorry for me told me that you can enroll as a non matriculated student, (not an official student) and take classes…then apply while you are taking the classes….once you kick butt and get a 4.0…how can they deny you? You have already proven you can do the work…AND the nonmatriculated classes convert to accredited classes after you are officially enrolled…cool…I dont know if this is still the case, but check it out in case you need the back door.(Hey…it worked for me)…Hope this helps.
OH…almost forgot….many states have an agreement with the state universities(within state) for guaranteed acceptance if your GPA is over 2.5…check this out in your state.(NJ has this if you are transferring form a CC to a state U within the state you live) But not necessarily into your desired major.Good luck! One more thing….If you apply directly into a highly competitive major….you may need letters of recommendation,volunteer hours,and a really kick butt letter where you praise the heck out of their "highly esteemed" program (This kiss butt letter worked for me like a charm)…if your major is art, a portfolio review may be required. Good luck!
May 30th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
You should check with the University. Some schools like the Cal Stae schools have very easy entrance requirements but other schools require you to take specific prerequisites. And if they have impacted programs (classes are full) or are highly sought after schools you may not be able to get in. I would again suggest contactng the school of your choice and talk to the Admissions Couselor.
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May 30th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Hi,
I attended community college before transferring to a university ( Go Rowan!) and I can tell you that they look at your GPA, and what classes you have taken, and your major. You must be careful, as I unknowingly took Junior level classes at the CC that did not transfer….I had to redo them.
( It's a business…right?) Check out how popular your major is at the university you want to transfer to. Some people try to transfer directly into a highly competitive major, and are told flat out no because they only have so many spots available, and take currently enrolled students only. (Luckily I found that out before I tried to transfer….that would have happened to me I am sure.) Transfer over to a major that is less competitive, then try to attempt to get in once you are there if you hear it is highly competitive or has limited spots. Most people have a least a semesters worth a credits to play around with in the gen ed or elective dept, so you wont be wasting time. Also….My university was TERRIBLE with paperwork (10 yrs ago) and told me after I had been accepted "Sorry….we have no records….." Of course I was a basket case and called everyone in the world, and told them I had the letter of acceptance,yadda yadda….I got the basic bureaucratic response of "If it aint in the computer…" ANYWAY…..after hours of calls, I found out there is a secret backdoor (at least 10 yrs ago) into universities…..called "non-matriculated"….The lady who finally felt sorry for me told me that you can enroll as a non matriculated student, (not an official student) and take classes…then apply while you are taking the classes….once you kick butt and get a 4.0…how can they deny you? You have already proven you can do the work…AND the nonmatriculated classes convert to accredited classes after you are officially enrolled…cool…I dont know if this is still the case, but check it out in case you need the back door.(Hey…it worked for me)…Hope this helps.
OH…almost forgot….many states have an agreement with the state universities(within state) for guaranteed acceptance if your GPA is over 2.5…check this out in your state.(NJ has this if you are transferring form a CC to a state U within the state you live) But not necessarily into your desired major.Good luck! One more thing….If you apply directly into a highly competitive major….you may need letters of recommendation,volunteer hours,and a really kick butt letter where you praise the heck out of their "highly esteemed" program (This kiss butt letter worked for me like a charm)…if your major is art, a portfolio review may be required. Good luck!
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May 30th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Depends on the University. USC may still go back as far as 9th grade in high school. They may not give you credit for any of the work either and if they do it will be select courses.
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