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Any easy-to-get-into colleges for transfer students?

I've been at community college for a year now, and I'm looking to transfer. Which colleges are known to be more lenient when reviewing applications from transfer students?

a month ago

Sure, let's discuss this. It's actually pretty common for community college students to transfer to 4-year institutions and many schools are quite welcoming of transfer students.

Arizona State University, for instance, is known for being fairly friendly to transfer students. The University has a transfer acceptance rate around 90% and offers a variety of majors and resources for transfer students. Another option might be Rutgers University in New Jersey which similarly has a high acceptance rate for transfer students at around 60%.

The California State University system also welcomes a significant number of transfer students each year. Schools within this system such as CSU Long Beach, CSU Fullerton, and San Francisco State University, have a track record of accepting a high percentage of transfer applicants.

Then there's the University of North Texas, which offers a variety of resources to aid transfer students in their transition, and their acceptance rate for transfer students is quite high at around 75%.

Most importantly, when you're considering your transfer prospects, in addition to the acceptance rate, also do a review of each college’s transfer credit policy to better understand how your current coursework might transfer. Also consider the support services, like academic advising, career counseling etc., offered by these universities which are crucial for a smooth transition. Good luck with your search!

a month ago

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