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the Best Transfer from STLCC
maintaining a high GPA, here are some other considerations based on input from students at selective institutions.
One of the first and most basic things that any strong applicant should have is letters of recommendation. Many, if not all, selective colleges will want or need to see at least two letters of recommendation from past professors. Getting a solid recommendation is largely a matter of excelling in coursework, showing genuine interest in the content, and maintaining a strong relationship with the professor. Extracurricular activities are going to carry a lot of weight in your application. The possibilities of extracurricular activities are endless, but here’s a few general ideas to keep in mind. First is your interests. You shouldn’t force yourself to participate in activities that don’t interest you for the sake of pleasing admissions officers. Do what you love and excel in it. Next is
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Standardized tests, such as the ACT and SAT, are generally not required anymore besides from a handful of schools such as MIT and Georgetown University. Additionally, unless you’re transferring with very few credits, it won’t significantly impact your application. If you haven’t already taken it, the time spent studying for the test would likely be better spent on keeping grades up or building extracurriculars.
STLCC Academic Advising Resources
It’s never too early to start planning for your next step. That’s why STLCC Academic Advising offers transfer guides and resources. Together, these tools help prepare you to leverage the credits you earn at STLCC toward your next degree.
Visit https://stlcc.edu/admissions/apply-to-stlcc/ transfer-students/transferring-out-of-stlcc.aspxto learn more about how to send an official transcript to another college and transfer guides for all colleges and universities in Missouri. Whether you plan to apply to Webster University, Missouri State University or Harvard, it’s important to make sure you are on the right track.
Visit https://stlcc.edu/admissions/advising/ for more details.
