Is your application complete?

You may have hit the “send” button, requested your transcripts, had your ACT/SAT scores sent, contacted teachers for recommendations…..however, there are files that get “lost”.  It is the student’s responsibility to followup with the admissions office and make sure everything is received.  Don’t wait until the deadline to check on your application status!  The admissions reps love to hear from students!

1) Financial Aid – Check to see if the college your student is transferring to offers merit-aid to transfers.

2) Credit Hours – Make sure you are aware of which credits transfer and which credits do not transfer.

3) Housing – Check to see if housing is available for transfer students.

4) Acclimation – Look for ways to become involved at your new campus.  Oftentimes, the acclimation programs are offered only for freshmen.  

Honesty is the best policy with this one!

You should report your suspensions or any legal infractions other than minor traffic accidents.  Often times student can use these incidents as a “defining moment” and actually write about them.  Should you have any questions your guidance counselor can help you.

In many cases the colleges are forgiving again……as long as you are honest.  What you don’t want to happen is for them to find out after the fact and rescind your acceptance and/or scholarship.