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The Complete Guide to College Transfer
Find Your Ideal School, Maximize Your Credits, and Earn Your Degree
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The Insider's Guide That Takes the Confusion Out of Transferring
"Jaime Smith turns what feels like a maze into a map."
- Jeffrey Selingo, NYT bestselling author of Who Gets In and Why
Over a million students embark on the journey of transferring colleges each year - from community colleges to four-year schools, between universities, or back from a hiatus to complete their degrees. Transfer students deserve the same level of care and guidance that college-bound high school seniors receive, yet few resources exist to guide them through the complex process of transferring. Jaime Smith fills the gap with this comprehensive research-backed toolkit to help readers:
• find their perfect-fit transfer-friendly college
• navigate the transfer and financial aid application procedures
• maximize transfer credits, including those from alternative sources
• happily adjust to life at their new school, academically and socially
The Complete Guide to College Transfer offers a helping hand during a momentous time, instilling in future graduates the confidence they need to accomplish their goals.
"Jaime Smith turns what feels like a maze into a map. A clear, compassionate, and practical guide for transfer students navigating a system that too often overlooks them."
- Jeffrey Selingo, New York Times bestselling author of Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions
"By illuminating behind-the-scenes institutional processes - credit articulation, partnership programs, admissions, and financial aid - Jaime Smith guides learners to claim ownership of their academic histories and make informed decisions about their futures. This book is grounded in real student experiences and written in accessible language. You simply will not find a more approachable or comprehensive resource for successfully undertaking college transfer."
- Janet L. Marling, PhD, executive director of the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS)
"The number of students transferring between colleges continues to increase significantly and so do the challenges. In this book, you'll find practical advice, timely insight, and solace in what can too often be an unclear and daunting experience."
- Rick Clark, executive director of Strategic Student Access at Georgia Tech and coauthor of The Truth About College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together
"Clearly written, logically organized, and full of brief case studies to make the concepts concrete."
- Inside Higher Ed
"Students looking to change the trajectory of their college career will find this guide invaluable."
- Booklist
"The Complete Guide to College Transfer is a smart, student-centered resource that demystifies the transfer process and empowers learners to take control of their academic journey. With thoughtful nods to Phi Theta Kappa and the unique strengths of community college students, this guide recognizes the potential in every transfer story - and offers practical tools to help students make the most of it."
- Lynn Tincher-Ladner, PhD, president and CEO of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
"Finally, a book that demystifies the college transfer process! Certified educational planner Jaime Smith brings years of practical experience to her exceptional new book. Case studies and helpful advice make this a must-have text for any student contemplating a transfer. The Complete Guide to College Transfer counsels students to assess their credits, weigh financial options, and ultimately make their right-fit college decision. Whether their reason for transferring is academic, financial, social, or personal, students will benefit from Smith's thoughtful and astute guidance."
- Andrea Malkin Brenner, PhD, creator of Talking College™ card decks and coauthor of How to College: What to Know Before You Go (and When You're There)
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"Jaime Smith turns what feels like a maze into a map."
- Jeffrey Selingo, NYT bestselling author of Who Gets In and Why
Over a million students embark on the journey of transferring colleges each year - from community colleges to four-year schools, between universities, or back from a hiatus to complete their degrees. Transfer students deserve the same level of care and guidance that college-bound high school seniors receive, yet few resources exist to guide them through the complex process of transferring. Jaime Smith fills the gap with this comprehensive research-backed toolkit to help readers:
• find their perfect-fit transfer-friendly college
• navigate the transfer and financial aid application procedures
• maximize transfer credits, including those from alternative sources
• happily adjust to life at their new school, academically and socially
The Complete Guide to College Transfer offers a helping hand during a momentous time, instilling in future graduates the confidence they need to accomplish their goals.
"Jaime Smith turns what feels like a maze into a map. A clear, compassionate, and practical guide for transfer students navigating a system that too often overlooks them."
- Jeffrey Selingo, New York Times bestselling author of Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions
"By illuminating behind-the-scenes institutional processes - credit articulation, partnership programs, admissions, and financial aid - Jaime Smith guides learners to claim ownership of their academic histories and make informed decisions about their futures. This book is grounded in real student experiences and written in accessible language. You simply will not find a more approachable or comprehensive resource for successfully undertaking college transfer."
- Janet L. Marling, PhD, executive director of the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS)
"The number of students transferring between colleges continues to increase significantly and so do the challenges. In this book, you'll find practical advice, timely insight, and solace in what can too often be an unclear and daunting experience."
- Rick Clark, executive director of Strategic Student Access at Georgia Tech and coauthor of The Truth About College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together
"Clearly written, logically organized, and full of brief case studies to make the concepts concrete."
- Inside Higher Ed
"Students looking to change the trajectory of their college career will find this guide invaluable."
- Booklist
"The Complete Guide to College Transfer is a smart, student-centered resource that demystifies the transfer process and empowers learners to take control of their academic journey. With thoughtful nods to Phi Theta Kappa and the unique strengths of community college students, this guide recognizes the potential in every transfer story - and offers practical tools to help students make the most of it."
- Lynn Tincher-Ladner, PhD, president and CEO of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
"Finally, a book that demystifies the college transfer process! Certified educational planner Jaime Smith brings years of practical experience to her exceptional new book. Case studies and helpful advice make this a must-have text for any student contemplating a transfer. The Complete Guide to College Transfer counsels students to assess their credits, weigh financial options, and ultimately make their right-fit college decision. Whether their reason for transferring is academic, financial, social, or personal, students will benefit from Smith's thoughtful and astute guidance."
- Andrea Malkin Brenner, PhD, creator of Talking College™ card decks and coauthor of How to College: What to Know Before You Go (and When You're There)
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