There are six basic steps you should take to ensure you pick the
right place to go next:
Schedule a meeting
Cottey has great transfer and career planning counselors who
will help you shape your transfer strategy. Together you'll discuss
your interests, academic goals, what courses you should be taking
at Cottey, possible transfer schools, and the transfer process at
the colleges or universities you're considering.
Kolderie Academic
Assistance Center >
Think about your career path
Getting a handle on what careers interest you or, better yet,
what careers fit your interests, skills, values, and personality is
an excellent way to figure out what majors you may want to explore.
We've got a lot of fun tools and helpful resources that will help
you get to the heart of your inner talents.
Career Planning >
Research transfer colleges
The more you know about what school you want to attend, the
smoother your transfer experience. In particular, keep the
following in mind:
- How many credits can you transfer? Most colleges and
universities accept between 62-70 credits.
- What are the school's general education requirements?
- What pre-requisites are there for your intended major?
- Does the school have any other graduation requirements?
Where do you get started with all this research? Our counselors
are a good place to start. We also have hundreds of college guides
like Peterson's, The College Handbook, and others, information
provided by the school, scholarship resources, and there's always
the Web. We also subscribe to CollegeSource, a college information
resource that has over 23,000 college catalogs and offers a free
college search.
Articulated and Transfer Guide
Schools >
Transfer
Resources >
Career &
Transfer Links >
Meet with college admission representatives
Throughout the academic year college admission representatives
schedule visits to Cottey to recruit students. Our annual Women's
College Fair hosts representatives from women's schools across the
country and is a great opportunity to find out more about what
these colleges offer.
Research scholarships, grants, and financial aid
Financing your education is always an important part of your
final college selection. That's why we have a complete library of
resource books available for you as well as links to helpful
websites.
Career & Transfer Links >
Finally…visit the schools you're considering
As you probably know from your experience coming to Cottey, some
of the most valuable information you can get about how well you'll
fit into a school is by visiting the campus. Attend a transfer
student visit day, an open house, or schedule an appointment with
the school's admissions office. Also, consider studying at Cottey
for four years.
