Does going to community college look bad for grad school?

Does a community college hurt your chances of getting into graduate school? No, because your major GPA is all the required upper division courses that are only offered by four-year colleges.

Do graduate schools look at transfer GPA?

Good luck! Transfer credits are not included in calculations of a GPA. Transfer credits count towards the graduation requirements. The grades you earned at your old school will be on your transcript for the old school and will normally be recorded in your new school’s record.

Does volunteer work look good for grad school?

Volunteer Work Volunteering is another great way to enhance your grad school resume (and your community). As always, it’s best if you can find volunteer work related to the program or field you’re interested in. In this way, you gain relevant experience and demonstrate admirable personal qualities.

Should you go to community college or transfer to a college?

Lots of students go to community colleges with the intent to transfer to a four-year school. Is it the right choice for you? Where to go to college is a huge decision. For some students, it means going straight into a four-year college or university; for others, it’s going to a community college first and then transferring to a four-year school.

Is it harder to get into a 4-year college as a transfer?

The workload is lighter, and although this sounds nice at first, you may not be fully prepared for the amount of work that is required at a four-year college. It might be harder to get into your four-year school as a transfer; admission rates tend to be slightly lower for transfer students.

How common is it to transfer graduate schools?

Many students know that transferring as an undergrad is fairly common — over one third of undergraduate students transfer schools at least once over six years — but transferring graduate schools doesn’t seem to get the same attention. This can make figuring out how to transfer at the graduate level a bit mystifying.

Will my high school grades affect my transfer school application?

Your transfer school will want to see college courses if you have them, so even if your high school grades are overall stronger, they’re less likely to be a determining factor in your application if you’ve already put in a year or more at your current school.