1. FOR YOUR ACADEMIC FUTURE
HOW TO GET IN SHAPE
FOR YOUR ACADEMIC FUTURE

2. What are your transfer obstacles??
…I don’t receive enough financial aid to cover the cost of attendance…
…I earned poor grades when I was younger and it’s affecting my transfer GPA…
…I am unsure if all of my credits are transferrable to a 4-year institution…

3. Finding a School, Meeting Transfer Requirements and Getting in
Obstacle #1
Finding a School, Meeting Transfer Requirements and Getting in

4. Finding a School, Meeting Transfer Requirements and Getting in
Know Your Strengths
Health Care and Engineering require the completion of rigorous Math and Sciences
Psychology and Social Sciences (Sociology and Social Work) require patience with people, are you personable, easy to talk to, and a good listener
Education requires a passion for learning and instructing

5. Picking a career

9. Picking a transfer institution

16. Fulfilling transfer admission requirements

17. Know the course requirements Minimum GPA vs. Competitive GPA
Fulfilling transfer admission requirements
Know the course requirements
Minimum GPA vs. Competitive GPA
Complete supplemental application if required
Personal Statement/Letters of Recommendation
Essay Questions

18. *ASK ABOUT RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR DEGREE COMPLETION
Fulfilling transfer admission requirements
How will your courses transfer
AA , AS, AGS
Course by course evaluation
Meet application deadlines
Fall, Spring, Rolling
*ASK ABOUT RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR DEGREE COMPLETION
Note: Applying Undeclared or to Liberal Arts will not increase your chances of getting admitted.

22. Understanding Your Transfer Institution
Obstacle #2
Understanding Your Transfer Institution

23. Understanding your transfer institution
Schedule a campus visit
4-year institutions serve the “traditional” student in regards to course availability
GPA Recalculation Policy
Cumulative GPA from all undergraduate institutions will be considered
Non-transferrable courses are not calculated in the Transfer GPA

24. Understanding your transfer institution
Research resources for transfer student
Transfer Center Services
Commuter Services
Attend Transfer Orientation
Meet with your new Academic Advisor
NOTE: Accreditation is important.
BEWARE OF PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS.

28. Being Able to Afford the Increase in Tuition
Obstacle #3
Being Able to Afford the Increase in Tuition

29. Paying for college
College tuition is probably increasing by 4x the amount of tuition at CCC. You must be prepared for the increase in cost.
Apply for Scholarships
Types of Scholarships
Institution-bases
Merit-based
Need-based
Phi Theta Kappa

30. Paying for college Understand your Financial Aid Award Letter
Grants
Direct Loans
Direct PLUS Loan
NOTE: Private institution have high sticker prices but offer more scholarships than State Universities

35. Thank you for attending!!
Contact your Transfer Center Director
for assistance with your
transfer process.