AVOIDING THE PITFALLS OF TRANSFERRING GOALS OF UNIT: Discuss ways to avoid the following transfer pitfalls (provide examples where appropriate)--- PITFALL #1 - Not Applying Correctly or by Deadlines (not having back-up plan in place) Application process and deadlines Transfer requirements (grades/GPA/standardized tests) Choosing a major (research various career opportunities) Locate most recent catalog information using the web (if available) TIME: Approximately 15-20 minutes PITFALL #2 - Losing course credits taken at community college For Alabama Students - show students how to obtain state transfer information (Use STARS as an example) For students transferring to private schools or schools outside the state help them find information about transcript evaluation processes in place Emphasize the importance of meeting with representatives at the prospective university to clarify and finalize general studies course requirements TIME: Approximately 15-20 minutes PITFALL #3 - Not preparing financially for the final years of college Help students find out as much as they can about financial aid (do they qualify for any?) Help students find out about scholarships - especially for transfer students Help students who need to obtain student loans Help students find people on universities and around universities who are looking to hire college students for part-time work TIME: Approximately 15-20 minutes NOTE: These are just three examples of possible "transfer pitfalls." Feel free to add to these as needed. Time spent on each may also be adjusted.
TIME: Approximately 15-20 minutes
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