ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Thinking of transferring?

Although you’ve been through the college admissions process once, it’s different the second time around when you’re trying to transfer. Deadlines differ based on when you’re hoping to switch schools, and each college has to coordinate with the other on credits, financial aid and more. Essentially, it takes a lot of preparation and time management as you continue to balance your applications with your academics, but by following our step-by-step guide, you can make the transition as smooth as possible. Below are some articles that can inform you on the steps needed to transfer schools. Reminder: Stay in tough with your Deans and advisers at school on your thoughts of transferring.

Struggling in your classes?

Struggling in college isn’t uncommon, and the sinking feeling that comes with poor grades can discourage even the most determined student. But that doesn’t mean you need to throw your hands up and call it quits. Whether your difficulties stem from a lack of preparation, competing demands from work and family or just a bad stretch of effort, the important thing is that you refocus yourself and do what you can to correct the issue.

Confused on how to plan out your major/minor?

If it is your first year, you might hear this a lot but you have time. During your first year, you should be taking courses that either interest you, fill a graduation requirement or are in new fields that you have yet to explore. Some factors to chose while deciding your possible major are 1. Career Prep (Do you you want to enter a specific career field after you graduated? i.e Medicine, Engineering, Law, Education, Government etc.) 2. Earning Potential (Do you want to be in a specific field for the salary that may arise from it? i.e Statistics, Computer science, Economics, Physics etc. keep in mind that earning potential does not equate to happiness. 3. Favorite Subjects (Are there subjects you liked in high school that you would like to continue? You can study subjects that have interested you in more depth. i.e Astronomy, Sociology, History, Women and Gender Studies, Dance, English and so many more.) Keep your mind open.

Need extra help or practice in some courses?

Websites such as Khan Academy, Udacity, MIT OpenCourseWare, Coursera, Udemy and Code Academy offer some free courses and practice lectures for an array of different subject matter.