By Shelly Rufin, MSHS, MSCC, Dr. (Hn)
Founder EDFIN College Planning
College Consultant/32 Year FAFSA Pro
Certified WASFAA, NASFAA Title IV Funding
Harvard Business School
32 years serving thousands of students
Serving families for over three-decades
November 22, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Moving on from a community college and later transferring to your dream university can be exciting but stressful if you don't know where to start. To ensure a successful transfer process from a California community college, consider the following tips from Shelly Rufin, a 32-year college planning professional.
Research your schools major and requirements:
Before enrolling in a community college, it is important to look into the majors and courses they provide. Remember that coursework requirements must also match the university you have chosen. After this, you must also look into the admissions requirements for the university you wish to transfer to.
Ask for help from a college advisor:
When picking your classes, talk to a college advisor to be able to adjust your schedule every semester. Some colleges have transfer programs that make the process easier and include the same courses that you would take in a 4-year university.
Utilize college transfer resources:
Stay updated with the ASSIST website for course transfer information and check your eligibility for UC TAG, as it guarantees admission to one of the six participating UC campuses.Use the CSU Transfer Planner to track your coursework, compare your GPA against transfer admission requirements, and receive tips to transfer efficiently.
Develop a Strong Academic Record:
Maintain a competitive GPA, complete required coursework, and demonstrate a clear academic focus in your chosen major.
Explore Financial Aid Options:
Research scholarships, grants, and loans available to transfer students to help finance your education.
Attend Transfer Events:
Participate in transfer fairs, workshops, and info sessions hosted by your community college and target universities to stay informed and make valuable connections.
Engage in Extracurricular Activities:
Showcase your well-roundedness and dedication through involvement in clubs, volunteer work, internships, or other extracurricular pursuits.
Acquire Strong Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are important in your application. Ideally, you should get at least one or two academic letters from college professors. Try not to only present academic letters from high school teachers because this may make admissions officers skeptical. Many universities may encourage you to submit non-academic letters as well. For these, you may consider employers, internship supervisors, or an administrator at your current school.
If you are ever in need of assistance, our college consultants can help with FAFSA, CSS Profile, scholarships, acceptance decisions, letters of interest, and financial aid appeals.
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Shelly Rufin, MSHS, MSCC, Dr. (Hn)
32-year FAFSA Expert
College Consultant
Certified WASFAA, NASFAA Title IV Funding
Harvard Business School Alumnus
EDFIN College Planning
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