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Should I Transfer Schools?

When is a transfer appropriate, and for what type of person? What types of challenges await tranfer students once they have changed schools?



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by Bryan_Carey
Oct 24 '01 College Transfer: A Change Could do You Good!
Transferring colleges can set you back a year or more, but it can help by eliminating bad grades and by improving your attitude and motivation. ... read full review
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by three_ster
Nov 18 '07 The challenges that transfer students face and if the risk is worth it.
The best recommendation you can get is to make sure you have all the information you could possibly need at hand when considering a transfer.... read full review
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by artemis8
Nov 26 '07 Transferring schools can be a big change but you can handle it
Transferring schools can be a little scary, but great too. Make sure you keep syllabi, try to stay with semesters or quarters exclusively, and find a school that fits you.... read full review
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by auldbawl1
Feb 01 '00 Moving on Out
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by starcrossedkat
Aug 16 '01 To transfer or not to transfer. That is the question.
If you're not happy where you are, transferring schools is an option.... read full review
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by poseidon
Jan 31 '00 Why are you wanting to move?
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by Erin2k
Aug 24 '00 watch out or this can happen to you.
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by Krissieliz
Mar 13 '00 When your school just doesn't "fit"
The decision to transfer schools is not one to be taken lightly; however, in my experience it was the best decision I could have made.... read full review
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by Krissieliz
Mar 18 '00 When your school just doesn't "fit": Part 2
Once you've decided to transfer, you must investigate thoroughly your options. Do your research, and you will land on your feet.... read full review
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by lansky2000
Oct 27 '01 Switching Gears?
Could be the best opportunity to leave academic life with a bang instead of a whimper...... read full review
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by ElmoTicle
Jun 27 '00 Watch what you're doing, you might get burned!
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by hwz1
May 04 '00 Something No One Knows About Transferring Schools
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by ms_block
Jan 28 '00 Some things to expect and watch out for
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by Soccer4ever
Jun 25 '00 transferring can be the best choice
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by basilisk4
Jun 13 '00 Not to be taken lightly...
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by sahaza
Apr 08 '00 Being an older student
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by kinganamort
Feb 13 '00 Pondering a transfer?
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by rlearoby
Mar 20 '00 4 year degree in 3 years at 4 different schools
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by lyntiffany
Feb 10 '00 Starting All Over
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by Phayder
Mar 27 '00 From Ithaca Gorges to Potholes and Pretention
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by perfectprep
Mar 23 '01 Go Where Your Heart Sends You
Transferring will have a positive impact on your future, and doing so is not as painful as it is made out to be. ... read full review
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by jtgsmooth
Apr 21 '00 When to say When
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by Shannonl
Mar 23 '00 Transferring Schools: As easy as 1, 2, "Oh I'm sorry, we don't accept that credit!"
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by NiamhX
Oct 30 '00 Be careful, but trust your instincts too
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by sunbeam69
Nov 09 '00 Always keep your final destination in mind
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by tigger_r13
Jun 02 '00 Changing schools
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by WakeScot
Jul 31 '00 The truth about the transfer process
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by dbhoutx
Feb 13 '00 Changing Universities can cause Loss of Credits
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by Dhano923
Mar 21 '00 From Community College to State University: What a difference!
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by rhizu
Aug 08 '00 I'm going back to school?
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by slpaok
Sep 02 '00 Questions to ask BEFORE you transfer!
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by dapeng
May 10 '00 Santa Monica College -- The #1 transferring School in Southern California! It's a Dream Place!
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by Killer_Pikachu
Oct 26 '00 Get 'em Early: A Warning to Transfer Students
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by moonlady1999
Feb 02 '00 Keep an eye on the paperwork...
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by ilovejohn
Apr 04 '00 Transfer and transient students are in for some changes.
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by little_wet_dog
Apr 24 '00 Transferring Schools. A whole new world.
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by stuker1
Mar 17 '00 Social and Academic Negatives for Transfer Students
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by phungus
Apr 04 '00 Keep every class syllabus!
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by MissDemeanor
May 23 '00 Transferring from Public to Private/Religious Colleges
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by priseger
May 11 '00 College Credits Disapear
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by petemans79
Dec 06 '00 Get Ready For a Tough Experience
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by qtallyn
Jan 27 '00 Tranferring Tips
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by allietiva
May 04 '00 Avoid at all costs...
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by dahilia
Feb 29 '00 A guide for the collegiate nomad
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by ShaiNy
Jun 28 '00 Transferring is not too hard
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by BirdieEBL
Feb 02 '00 Your worst nightmare
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by ShawnaJo
Jun 06 '00 Happy Trails To you...
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by heidikoll
Sep 27 '00 Not so Scary
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