Transfer Major Selection Checklist

📄 Documents

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  Official transcripts requested from all schools attended
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  Standardized test scores collected (SAT, ACT, AP)
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  Recommendation letters requested 6+ weeks before deadline
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  Government ID and residency proof ready
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  Extracurricular activity list with roles and hours
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  Personal statement or essay drafts saved and backed up
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  Financial documents for aid applications (tax returns, W-2s)
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  Award letters and scholarship confirmations filed

🗓️ Timeline

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  All application deadlines added to calendar with reminders
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  Application milestones scheduled (essays, interviews, tests)
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  Essay draft timeline set (outline, first draft, revision, final)
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  Follow-up reminders scheduled for recommendations and transcripts
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  Campus visit dates researched and booked
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  FAFSA and CSS Profile submission dates noted
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  Decision response deadlines tracked
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  Scholarship search and application deadlines mapped

💻 Tools & Prep

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  Laptop and school email organized and accessible
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  Research documents and notes organized by topic
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  Study and exam practice schedule created
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  Financial aid checklist started (FAFSA, scholarships, loans)
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  Common App or application portal accounts created
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  Study group or tutoring resources identified
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  College comparison spreadsheet started (cost, programs, location)
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  Professional headshot or portfolio prepared if needed

🔎 Major Selection

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  Interest assessment completed
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  Course requirements reviewed
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  Career outcomes researched
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  Advisor meeting scheduled
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  Backup major options listed

✅ Education Quality Boost

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  Deadline tracker reviewed weekly
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  Folder structure for docs set
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  Advisor meeting scheduled
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  Application fee waivers checked
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  Essay feedback plan
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  Scholarship reminders set

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