Considering transferring to Boston College's Carroll School of Management. Does anyone have insight into how transfer credits are handled specifically for CSOM? Are there particular challenges or requirements I should be aware of?
For anyone looking to transfer to Boston College's Carroll School of Management (CSOM), there are several factors to take into account. Given the competitive nature and specific curriculum of the program, entrance via transfer can be particularly challenging.
In terms of transfer credits, Boston College states that the number and applicability of the transfer credits will depend on the comparability of the courses taken at your previous institution with those offered at CSOM. Courses must be similar in depth and breadth to those in the CSOM curriculum, and you must have achieved a grade of C- or better for the credit to potentially be transferable.
It's also important to bear in mind that CSOM requires both a business core and a liberal arts core. Therefore, if your former school did not have a similar structure, some of your classes might not cover the BC core areas, which could mean you have more classes to make up.
Additionally, only up to 60 credits can be transferred and counted towards Boston College's 120 credit requirement. You also need to have spent at least four full-time semesters at Boston College to earn a degree from the university.
Finally, you should realize that placement into CSOM can be highly competitive, as only a limited number of spots are available each year. Moreover, prospective transfer students to CSOM need to have completed coursework in calculus and microeconomics before their transfer application can be reviewed.
I would strongly recommend reaching out to Boston College's Transfer Admission Office directly for the most detailed and personalized guidance. They can walk you through the credit evaluation process and provide insights regarding the specific classes you've taken, and how your case would be assessed.
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