First, the process steps and time of American community colleges transferring to universities
Grade preparation (September-65438+February)
Most American universities will require transfer students to provide SAT or ACT scores, and may also require SAT2 scores (depending on the school). If the applicant is satisfied with the score, it can be used directly. If they are not satisfied, they should get the ideal score before September.
Some schools may not require applicants who have completed a certain number of credits to provide standard test scores, so ask before applying.
International students should also prepare their language scores (TOEFL or IELTS).
Preparation of application materials (September-65438+February)
Depending on the school, the application materials may include high school transcripts, graduation certificates, letters of recommendation, autobiography, property certificates, university transcripts, etc. Some schools may also require the preparation of papers. Applicants should not forget to prepare these months, apply online+submit at the same time.
Online application, mailing materials (1-3 months)
Fill in and submit all kinds of news and materials according to the requirements of university transfer application system.
Prepare financial certificate (April-June)
International students need to submit proof of financial resources to the applicant school. The amount is usually enough to cover all the expenses needed for one year. Proof of financial resources is also an important material for issuing I-20 after school admission. Some schools will require applicants to provide it first in the application process.
Second, the American community college transfer preparation
1. Consult early to find out which universities welcome transfer students.
Basically, community colleges apply for transfer last semester in the second year. Pay attention to the time line of transfer. In addition to consulting academic advisers of community colleges as soon as possible, some schools accept a high proportion of transfer students and have a higher chance of success.
2. Understand the core courses of transferring to the target university? Is there enough credit?
During your two years in the community college, you must ensure that you have completed the designated professional courses and general courses required by the target university, so don't forget to confirm whether you have completed similar or identical core courses before transferring.
In addition, it is necessary to understand the basic requirements for credit conversion of transfer courses in target universities.
If you want to apply for admission in autumn, you must meet the credit requirements of the target school by the end of the spring semester. If you don't meet them, you'll have to wait for the next semester/school year.
UC system transfer admission planner: This is a pre-planning tool of UC application system, which can help students accurately record the credits and requirements for transfer and avoid unnecessary mistakes.
Auxiliary system: check the expected value of each UC of professional courses, which can be used to confirm whether the selected courses can be transferred to UC system.
Will credits be rejected? During the transfer process, credits may be rejected or downgraded to elective credits. If this happens, students can appeal to the target school. Basically, every school has a credit transfer appeal process, and students may need to provide course materials, syllabus, course examples, letters from professors or other competent departments for further evaluation.
3. School performance and extracurricular activities
Of course, your grades can't be too bad. Every school has certain requirements, and a good university certainly has higher requirements. For example, UCLA clearly stipulates that the minimum GPA requirement is 3.2.
In addition, extracurricular activities can not be ignored. After all, in America, it's not just grades that win. When your performance and development are quite balanced in many aspects, your chances of winning will be even greater. So, if you have decided to transfer in the future, don't forget to participate in various activities, plans and clubs of community colleges for more than two years to enrich your resume and strength.
4. Prepare application documents and materials
Prepare application materials according to the needs of the target university. If you don't understand, ask your senior.
Three. Frequently asked questions of American community colleges
1. Do I have to finish two years of community college to apply for transfer?
If you want to transfer to the University of California, you must complete 60 credits. If you transfer, you need to apply for transfer according to the requirements of different schools. Some schools require you to complete at least n credits (different schools have different academic performance requirements to meet the transfer requirements, generally between 24 and 30 credits) before you can be counted as a transfer student. Less than n credits can only be considered as a freshman application, and most comprehensive universities require that the last 60 credits must be completed in our school to get an undergraduate degree.
2. After I finish the community college in California, can I transfer to another state to attend a comprehensive university?
Yes, it depends on which schools the school has signed transfer agreements with. Generally, schools that have signed transfer agreements before will recognize more credits and transfer procedures will be smoother. You can also transfer between schools that have not signed a transfer agreement, but the communication between schools is limited and you don't know much about how many credits you can transfer. You can transfer less credits, but in the process of transfer, carefully check the course descriptions of the two schools, try to make your course content fit the other's course, and communicate with the teachers of the Admissions Office more, which may realize more credits transfer.
I am studying in a comprehensive university, but my grades are not good. I transferred to a local community college. Is there any chance to transfer back to a comprehensive university in the future?
Yes, usually when transferring to a community college, the school will tell the students what the GPA of the community college is, and they can transfer back. Generally, it is transferred between two schools that have signed a transfer agreement, and the credit recognition is very high. Therefore, after entering a community college, they must ensure their GPA and prepare for transferring back to a comprehensive university.
4. Does the community college provide accommodation?
Most community colleges in the United States are for local day students and generally do not provide dormitories. The school will stipulate that students under the age of 65,438+06 or 65,438+08 must accept host families arranged by the school, and other students can choose to live off campus.