Transfer to Another College
Every year, approximately 2.5 million students transfer to a different college. Statistics from the United States Department of Education suggest that close to 60% of college students will attend more than one school before they graduate. Some students are fortunate to find the "right" college and obtain a bachelor's degree in one institution, but the statistics show that there is a good chance that your student may consider transferring to another college.
The fact that the majority of students attend more than one school before graduation does not make your student's college transfer process any easier. To the contrary, it is a major decision for your student and the actual transferring process is usually quite complex. As a parent, you want to give your student plenty of space to make the right decision, but in the mean time, it is very difficult to watch him struggle under such a stressful circumstance. That's why we put together these articles to help you help your student.
No matter your student is making a vertical transfer (from a two-year to four-year institution) or a horizontal/lateral transfer (from a two-year to two-year institution or a four-year to four-year), she needs to consider carefully the reasons to transfer and if the transfer would be a solution to the existing problems. In this article, you will find out several ways how you can participate in your student's thoughts about transferring.
Once your student makes a decision to transfer to another college, the actual transferring process begins. There are many important tasks to be done. More importantly, your student needs to be mentally prepared that this is going to be a complex process. In this article, you will find some vital guidlines for your student to follow during the transfer process.
When the physical transferring process is over, your student may feel releaved and refreshed to be in a new environment. This new beginning can be both exciting and intimidating. In this article, you will find out how you can help your student make the adjustment smoothly.
College transfer is an important, and perhaps courageous step in your student's college career. Your recognition and support will help her to make the necessary adjustments and continue her path to sucess and independence.
