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How to Transfer to a New College: A 5-Step Plan
It happens from time to time – you've started college, but you realize that perhaps your university wasn't the best cho…
Will Summer School F Mean Rescinded Transfer Acceptance?
Question: My son attended a local community college and was accepted to transfer to a four-year college as a junior this fall. Ho…
Will a Private to Public HS Transfer Hurt My Admission Chances?
I am a tenth grader currently enrolled in a fairly rigorous and competitive private high school. I am thinking of transferring to…
Ask the Dean Live Event Recap: Part 2
During College Confidential's recent "Ask the Dean" event, I responded to questions from the community on a variety of college ad…
Will Past Mental Health Struggles Keep Me Out of College?
I was a student at a prestigious university and had to medically withdraw for mental health reasons after attempting suicide. My …
Do Three Weeks at College Make a Student a Transfer?
My son picked a great university to attend, where he enrolled in a BA program. However after only three weeks, he realized that h…
What to Do If You’re Unhappy With Your First College
First off, congratulations on attending the college of your choice! You worked hard to get to this point. And yet, for whatever r…
3 Ways to Save Money by Transferring
Here's a nightmare scenario that, sadly, afflicts a few students each year. Say that you get into your first-choice college and c…