Transfer Students

Whether moving from a community college to a four-year university or switching schools, we offer personalized support to make your transition smooth.

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How Can Our College Planning Experts Help You With Your College Transfer?

Transfer students, like first-time college applicants, can benefit greatly from working with a college admissions counselor. The transfer process can be complicated, and it varies from one institution to another. Our experienced counselors will help you understand each school’s specific transfer policies, which often include unique course credit requirements and GPA criteria. We are well-versed in these policies and will guide you through every step.

One of the biggest concerns for transfer students is ensuring that as many of their credits as possible will transfer to their new institution. Navigating credit systems can be stressful, but we’re here to help you figure out what will transfer and how to maximize your credits.

Our goal is to support students in every aspect of the transfer application process to ensure a smooth and successful transition.

Our services include:

  • In-depth student profile review
  • A tailored strategy for every step of the transfer process, both academic and extracurricular
  • Guidance on crafting a compelling application for college admissions
  • Assistance in writing strong, thoughtful admissions essays that reflect the student’s unique strengths
  • Coaching on interview techniques to enhance student confidence and success
  • Comprehensive support through all stages of the transfer process, ensuring the student is fully prepared and informed

Let us guide you through a successful college transfer and help you achieve your academic goals.

How We Can Help

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Personalized Transfer Strategy: We create tailored plans to ensure a smooth transfer process, whether you’re moving from a community college or switching universities.

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Expert Guidance on Policies: Our counselors are well-versed in the unique transfer policies of various institutions, including course credit transfers and GPA requirements.

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Maximizing Credit Transfer: We help you maximize the number of credits accepted at your new institution, reducing the risk of lost time and effort.

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Comprehensive Application Support: From crafting a compelling transfer application to writing strong admissions essays, we provide expert guidance at every step.

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Stress-Free Process: With full support through all stages of the transfer process, we make sure you’re informed, confident, and fully prepared for a successful transition.

Contact Us for Your Free Consultation!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this service for?

This service is for any student looking to transfer from a community college to a four-year university or from one university to another. We provide personalized support to help students at any stage of the transfer process, ensuring a smooth transition to their new institution.

How do you help with credit transfers?

We assist students in understanding the credit transfer policies of their new school and work to ensure that as many credits as possible transfer over. Our goal is to maximize your accepted credits so you can stay on track with your academic goals.

When should I start planning my transfer?

It’s best to start planning your transfer as early as possible. Ideally, students should begin the process a semester or two in advance, giving ample time to understand requirements, research schools, and prepare applications.

What makes transferring different from the first-time college application process?

While both processes involve applications and admissions, transferring can be more complex due to varying credit transfer policies, GPA requirements, and specific institutional criteria. Our counselors help you navigate these complexities to ensure a successful transition.

Drs Jeff and Brian Haig - College Consultants

About Us

Dr. Jeffrey Haig and Dr. Brian Haig are educational experts dedicated to helping families navigate the college and financial planning process. We help students and parents develop a game plan that maximizes college admission success! Some of our concentrations include college planning, transfer students, prep school, grad school, international students, and paying for college. We also host seminars & workshops domestically and internationally.