For Students Who Feel Lost and Unsure

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It is time to re-assess where you are and your options

Don't rush. Take some time to explore interests by general industries and occupations. Chart your own path. Consider going back to college - which could give you a foundation to re-assess your interests, skills, aptitudes and values.  If you have been in the workforce for sometime, consider requesting academic credit for life and work experience. Test out of courses with special examinations - it not only helps save tuition, but helps level set expectations. Take inexpensive online courses such as MOOC's. Compile your academic history and find a school that will work for you.
 
Selecting a college, a major, a program and a career are not easy decisions to make and can leave you feeling lost and unsure. Whether you are a high school student, recently unemployed, going back to college after many years, a transfer student or just unsatisfied with your current academic program there are many resources to support you through this confusing time. There are so many options today that it can be really difficult to figure out which ones makes the most sense for you financially, academically and personally. This is where CollegeTransfer.Net comes in, we aim to provide you will all of the tools and resources you need to make informed decisions.

It is easy to generalize. Let's not.

There are many insights one can glean from the knowledge and experience of others. We hope you can find one, two or more useful tidbits of information that will help you find your way. 

First, start with the CollegeTransfer.Net Introduction. 

Then, move on to our Side Door Strategies.  We itemize how to explore and reflect on your circumstances, dreams, passion and abilities - which will relate to your potential interests.

We hope these two sections of the website will be a good start for you before diving into the ocean of college transfer information. 

Take some time to assess yourself. You may have a wide array of interests to explore. Narrow down your perspective. You can always widen it later. Seek assistance if needed from your family, advisors and friends.

More content on CollegeTransfer.Net may be helpful as you explore your interests and options. Check the CollegeTransfer.Net Transfer HALL OF FAME. 

Seek out others who may have common circumstances, interests and have experience finding their way through transferring. Check out the CollegeTransfer.Net FaceBook Page.

 

Assess Yourself

I need help assessing my potential.

I don't know what I want to do.
What career is right for me?
What should I major in?

Assessing your values, aptitudes, personality, interests and skills now will help later when it's time to change or choose a career or program of study.

Explore the CollegeTransfer.Net's Self-Assessment Center

Career Center

How can I relate future employment to my major?

Explore Industries and the job market.
Profile interests, requirements and tasks.

Research industry growth. Find jobs that match your interests. Compare opportunities..

Explore the CollegeTransfer.Net's Career Center

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Request Transcripts

I need help requesting transcripts,

Most Colleges and Universities maintain computer systems capable of generating a complete record of your academic experience including enrollment, attendance and grades. It is your right to request a copy of the official academic transcript and to request copies forwarded on your behalf to other institutions or others who may request it. Not many keep their academic transcripts after they graduate. It is strongly recommended you request a transcript at the end of each term and academic year you are enrolled. Retain copies for proof of enrollment and completion. You never know when you may need them. If you are transferring or planning on attending graduate school, you will be required to request official transcripts from all the institutions you attended. 

Read more about the transcript request process...

Best Of

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Find the Best Majors and Programs offered. Request information and compare. Keep track of your interests.

Find the Best States Supporting Transfer students. Link to College and University Transfer Profiles to review enrollment and transfer policies.

Find the Best Transfer Courses by College and University using the Search For Equivalencies Online. No logging in. Just enter your from and to and compare courses across schools who have published their prior course decisions. There are over 3 million course equivalencies in our database synchronized with our source schools.

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Open a Student Passport to compile your academic history including course examinations for credit, training and experiential learning credits. Then, find the Best Colleges and Universities that will accept your academic history and prior credits with a push of one button. Save your work and keep it updated. Keep bookmarks of what schools you are considering. Secure and Share your information.



This article was written by AcademyOne's CEO and Founder David K. Moldoff who has worked in higher education for over thirty five years. Mr. Moldoff has been developing student centered enrollment systems since the 70's spanning multiple institutions, policies and practices. Mr. Moldoff graduated from Drexel University through the cooperative education program and majored in economics with a minor in marketing.
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