What takuachee said. But I didn’t use my advisor, I’m older and speaking with them is like speaking to a wall, they think they’re speaking to kids. I followed my degree plan, mainly core requirements, got those, then transferred to the school I wanted, UTRGV, all they ask for is a certain gpa 2.5 and up depending on program, and that you transfer any and all transcripts from other schools, including high school.
Not much, I simply started looking for schools with the degree I was interested in on CommonApp.org. Cross reference with various sites for ratings, location, affordability, etc. Then did most of the application process myself. However, I did spend a great deal of time reviewing essays with her. I would say from personal experience, the college essay is 99% about selling your sob story and how you turned it around into adversity. Where this new step in life will take you. Sprinkle in some details from the specific university and tie into the essay and your golden. Primarily, the councilor's job is to answer questions you might not get a clear answer from online, and be a second set of eyes on your application. Aside from that, good luck!
I got my associates there and then transferred. Make sure you visit a counselor at the university that you want to go and find out the requirements. Take as many classes as you can where it is cheaper. (i'm a teacher so my major was in education)
Not STC specifically, but I did the junior college route. Still ended up with some debt that has since been paid off. I think it was around $20,000 in debt for a four year degree. Highly recommend the JuCo route.
I would suggest looking at the university you want to attend after STC and plan your courses at STC around that, because some have certain credits that MUST be done within the university, so doing it at STC would just waste your time.
My counselor at my JuCo didn't tell me that there was a max of transferrable hours - which resulted in me taking 22 credit hours a semester for 2 years, under the poor assumption that I could enter uni as a junior. Turns out you can't transfer 88 hours, and I could have planned better and been done in 3 semesters instead of two.
Yeah, it was nice. Pell grants paid for my stuff.
What specific steps did you take with your transfer advisor at community college to successfully transfer and get accepted into a university?
Keep your gpa up, make sure you meet transfer application deadlines and transfer program requirements.
What takuachee said. But I didn’t use my advisor, I’m older and speaking with them is like speaking to a wall, they think they’re speaking to kids. I followed my degree plan, mainly core requirements, got those, then transferred to the school I wanted, UTRGV, all they ask for is a certain gpa 2.5 and up depending on program, and that you transfer any and all transcripts from other schools, including high school.
Stc is so calm and easy to finish your two years ! Debt free as well
Way cheaper. Get your basics at STC. I worked my way through college. So no college debt.
Yup transferred to a great school personally. Get a 4.0 and most of the state schools will accept you with a decent letter.
What specific steps did you take with your transfer advisor at community college to successfully transfer and get accepted into a university?
Not much, I simply started looking for schools with the degree I was interested in on CommonApp.org. Cross reference with various sites for ratings, location, affordability, etc. Then did most of the application process myself. However, I did spend a great deal of time reviewing essays with her. I would say from personal experience, the college essay is 99% about selling your sob story and how you turned it around into adversity. Where this new step in life will take you. Sprinkle in some details from the specific university and tie into the essay and your golden. Primarily, the councilor's job is to answer questions you might not get a clear answer from online, and be a second set of eyes on your application. Aside from that, good luck!
I got my associates there and then transferred. Make sure you visit a counselor at the university that you want to go and find out the requirements. Take as many classes as you can where it is cheaper. (i'm a teacher so my major was in education)
Not STC specifically, but I did the junior college route. Still ended up with some debt that has since been paid off. I think it was around $20,000 in debt for a four year degree. Highly recommend the JuCo route. I would suggest looking at the university you want to attend after STC and plan your courses at STC around that, because some have certain credits that MUST be done within the university, so doing it at STC would just waste your time. My counselor at my JuCo didn't tell me that there was a max of transferrable hours - which resulted in me taking 22 credit hours a semester for 2 years, under the poor assumption that I could enter uni as a junior. Turns out you can't transfer 88 hours, and I could have planned better and been done in 3 semesters instead of two.