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Baltimore City Community College TRANSFER TO A FOUR- YEAR SCHOOL Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor
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Please apply to more than one school Why? Does the school offer your major? What about your back-up major? Will your credits be accepted? Dorms versus off campus housing Accessible by public transportation College resources and classroom size Financial aid packages available Clubs & Orgs of interest Special Events CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor
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Using ARTSYS as a guide… let’s take a look! http://artsys.usmd.edu/ http://artsys.usmd.edu/ Course equivalency Transcript evaluation Recommended Transfer Program Have you spoken with the transfer counselor at the transfer school? Ask Transfer Counselor about max. credits accepted Ask for a tentative evaluation of your credits ARTSYS Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor
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Go over your plan with someone Use Education Plan as the starting point in your map, include ARTSYS print out, major options Take transferable coursework See counselor often At least once a semester Visit campus & classes Look at the classroom setup How is the atmosphere on campus Want to meet with professor? Call ahead and have questions ready Attend Transfer Day and College fairs Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor SETTING UP A PLAN
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Application(s) GPA Higher GPA = better financial support from institution PTK often results in additional aid 2.0- 2.5 admission; 3.0 grants and aid; 3.5- 3.7 total packages Completed associate’s degree vs. credits 60 credits 12 credits or 24 credits to be considered transfer student What is the benefit of transferring as a graduate? Essay Resume Letters of Recommendation Test for certain programs (ex: Nursing, Teaching) WHAT DOES THE TRANSFER SCHOOL REQUIRE FOR ADMISSION? Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor
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If you miss it you will have to wait! Know the requirements and deadlines Application Early Decision - better to apply here! This deadline effects LOR, resume, essay, joining clubs, etc. Scholarships FAFSA deadline March 1 st ! Schools use different forms in addition (ex: CSS PROFILE) make sure you’re in the know and meet all requirements Specific aid may have deadlines Transfer scholarship, presidential award, grants, state aid, STEM, PTK scholarships etc. DEADLINES! Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor
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ARTSYS http://artsys.usmd.edu/ http://artsys.usmd.edu/ State Financial Assistance Programs & Applications http://www.mhec.state.md.us/ financialaid/descriptions.asp http://www.mhec.state.md.us/ financialaid/descriptions.asp MDCAPS Transfer Canvas Page Use these sites for planning your academic career, scholarship information, and more! Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor WEBSITES TO KNOW
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What do I do about my resume? Career Development for assistance Rm 110 Include clubs and campus involvement Why is this important? Related coursework Information to help with LOR How do I get a fee waiver? Ask! Call! Financial aid, admissions/recruiter, Transfer Day When should I apply? ASAP because aid and admission are first- come first-served QUESTIONS I’M ASKED AND ANSWERS Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor
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Is Transfer Day for me? Yes! Build rapport and ask questions Obtain fee waiver/ contact information Find out about aid Learn about majors offered and deadlines Find out which courses transfer What is ARTSYS? A database designed to assist students transferring to MD schools determine how a course or program will transfer Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor QUESTIONS I’M ASKED AND ANSWERS
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Contact Information Ms. Khadijat transfer@bccc.edu ksanusi@bccc.edu 410-462-7497 Student Success Center MNB 20K Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor QUESTIONS?
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