Choosing which college to attend can be difficult. And even after the decision is made, it"s not always the right choice. After a semester or two, some students find that they are unhappy on campus for various reasons.
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選擇上哪所大學(xué)可能很困難。即使在做出決定后，也不一定是正確的選擇。在一兩個(gè)學(xué)期后，一些學(xué)生發(fā)現(xiàn)他們由于各種原因在校園里不開心。
Sometimes students make rash decisions and they may choose a college to attend based on where their friends are going" or name recognition of a program.And then they get to an institution and it may not be the best fit for them."
有時(shí)學(xué)生會(huì)做出草率的決定，他們可能會(huì)根據(jù)他們的朋友要去的地方來(lái)選擇一所大學(xué)或?qū)δ骋徽n程的名稱認(rèn)可。然后他們到了一個(gè)學(xué)校后發(fā)現(xiàn)，它可能不是最適合他們的。
However, that doesn"t mean a student has to remain at a school that may not meet their academic. Transferring is an option.
然而，這并不意味著學(xué)生必須留在一個(gè)可能不符合他們的學(xué)術(shù)需求的學(xué)校。轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)是一種選擇。
Here are answers to eight frequently asked questions about the college transfer process.
以下是關(guān)于大學(xué)轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)過(guò)程的八個(gè)常見問(wèn)題的答案。
轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)常見問(wèn)題
1
我如何知道是否要換大學(xué)？
Students transfer for a variety of reasons, including cost, family obligations, wanting to be closer to home, a change in academic program or a desire to find a better fit. Others want to further their education after attending community college.
學(xué)生轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)的原因有很多，包括費(fèi)用、家庭義務(wù)、想離家近一點(diǎn)、改變學(xué)術(shù)課程或希望找到更合適的學(xué)校。還有一些學(xué)生在上完社區(qū)大學(xué)后想繼續(xù)深造。
But it"s not the right choice for every student. Experts strongly advise students not to transfer from another four-year university during their junior or senior year, for instance, as they can lose credits or run out of of available financial aid.
但這并不是每個(gè)學(xué)生的正確選擇。專家強(qiáng)烈建議學(xué)生不要在大三或大四時(shí)從另一所四年制大學(xué)轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)，因?yàn)閷W(xué)生可能會(huì)失去學(xué)分或用完可用的財(cái)政援助。
Experts also suggests that students wait until they"ve finished at least one year of college before transferring, to give themselves time to get acclimated to college life.
建議學(xué)生等到完成至少一年的大學(xué)學(xué)業(yè)后再轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)，以便給自己時(shí)間來(lái)適應(yīng)大學(xué)生活。
2
轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)的第一步是什么？
First, try to first work out any challenges or issues that are making you want to transfer. But if there"s no solution, students can reach out to transfer staff on campus and start researching other schools to attend.
首先，試著先解決任何使你想轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)的挑戰(zhàn)或問(wèn)題。但如果沒(méi)有解決辦法，學(xué)生可以聯(lián)系校園內(nèi)的轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)工作人員，開始研究其他學(xué)校的就讀情況。
Experts advises students to complete a degree audit to better understand what courses they"ve taken that will count and what"s required for a specific program at another school.
建議學(xué)生完成一個(gè)學(xué)位審計(jì)，以更好地了解他們所學(xué)的課程將被計(jì)算在內(nèi)，以及另一所學(xué)校的特定課程需要什么。
That also allows you to know what courses are needed and how long it"s going to take you to finish that particular program at the school you are interested in
這也讓你知道需要哪些課程，以及你要花多長(zhǎng)時(shí)間才能完成你感興趣的學(xué)校的那個(gè)特定課程。
3
轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)與大一的申請(qǐng)有什么不同？
Applications for transfer and first-year students are often similar, with schools typically requiring letters of recommendation, an essay, high school or college transcripts and possibly test scores.
轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)生和一年級(jí)學(xué)生的申請(qǐng)通常是類似的，學(xué)校通常需要推薦信、論文、高中或大學(xué)的成績(jī)單，可能還需要考試成績(jī)。
Depending on how many credits a transfer student has completed, or how long they’ve been removed from high school, colleges and universities may also consider their high school coursework and/or HS academic credentials as part of their application process as a transfer student.
根據(jù)轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)生已經(jīng)完成的學(xué)分，或者他們已經(jīng)離開高中多長(zhǎng)時(shí)間，學(xué)院和大學(xué)也可能考慮他們的高中課程和/或HS學(xué)術(shù)證書作為轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)生申請(qǐng)過(guò)程的一部分。
Some colleges have their own application for transfer students while others accept the Common Application. Although transfer students may be familiar with the college application process, every school is different. Experts advise students to double-check requirements and deadlines, and reach out to the admissions office with any questions.
一些大學(xué)有自己的轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)生申請(qǐng)，而其他大學(xué)則接受通用申請(qǐng)。雖然轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)生可能對(duì)大學(xué)申請(qǐng)過(guò)程很熟悉，但每所學(xué)校都不一樣。專家建議學(xué)生仔細(xì)檢查要求和截止日期，如有任何問(wèn)題，請(qǐng)聯(lián)系招生辦公室。
4
我可以轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)并在四年內(nèi)畢業(yè)嗎？
Transferring schools does not automatically increase the amount of time it takes a student to graduate. Many students are still able to graduate in four years, but it depends on several factors.
轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)并不會(huì)自動(dòng)增加學(xué)生畢業(yè)所需的時(shí)間。許多學(xué)生仍然能夠在四年內(nèi)畢業(yè)，但這取決于幾個(gè)因素。
Students who plan to change majors or need to fulfill certain general education requirements might need more time, for instance.
但是打算轉(zhuǎn)專業(yè)或需要滿足某些普通教育要求的學(xué)生可能需要更多的時(shí)間。
It"s important to talk with an academic adviser at your current school or research what credits will transfer to stay on track.
重要的是要與你目前學(xué)校的學(xué)術(shù)顧問(wèn)溝通，或研究哪些學(xué)分可以轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)，以保持正常的學(xué)習(xí)
5
我如何知道我的學(xué)分是否都能轉(zhuǎn)入？
Colleges usually offer some type of tool or evaluation method on their website that allows a transfer student to see how credits may transfer.
大學(xué)通常在其網(wǎng)站上提供某種類型的工具或評(píng)估方法，使轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)生能夠看到學(xué)分的轉(zhuǎn)移情況。
Some programs require certain courses, in which case a student should contact a school"s specific department to learn more information.
有些項(xiàng)目需要某些課程，在這種情況下，學(xué)生應(yīng)聯(lián)系學(xué)校的具體部門，以了解更多信息。
6
我可以申請(qǐng)我以前被拒絕的大學(xué)嗎？
Policies vary per college. But in most cases, experts say, students can reapply to a college that previously denied them out of high school or on a first application – especially if they"ve demonstrated academic improvement.
每個(gè)大學(xué)的政策都不同。但專家說(shuō)，在大多數(shù)情況下，學(xué)生可以重新申請(qǐng)以前在高中畢業(yè)時(shí)或第一次申請(qǐng)時(shí)拒絕他們的大學(xué)--特別是如果他們表現(xiàn)出學(xué)術(shù)上的進(jìn)步。
7
作為轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)生，是否有資格獲得財(cái)政援助？
Transfer students can typically apply for financial aid, including grants, scholarships, loans or work-study opportunities. Submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is required.
轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)生通常可以申請(qǐng)財(cái)政援助，包括助學(xué)金、獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金、貸款或勤工儉學(xué)機(jī)會(huì)。需要提交聯(lián)邦學(xué)生援助免費(fèi)申請(qǐng)表，即FAFSA。
But like any other student receiving financial aid, transfer students need to have made satisfactory academic progress toward their degree to remain or be eligible.
但是，像其他接受財(cái)政援助的學(xué)生一樣，轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)生需要在學(xué)業(yè)上取得令人滿意的進(jìn)展，以保持或獲得資格。
8
如何能第二次挑選合適的學(xué)校？
Consider factors important to you, such as transfer credit, cost, campus environment, academic programs and student life.
考慮對(duì)你來(lái)說(shuō)很重要的因素，如轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)分、費(fèi)用、校園環(huán)境、學(xué)術(shù)課程和學(xué)生生活。
You want to make sure the options you are considering for transfer not only fulfill what is missing or why you are considering a transfer from your current college or university, but also meet the other criteria you want from your college experience.
你要確保你所考慮的轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)方案不僅能滿足你所缺少的或你為什么考慮從你目前的學(xué)院或大學(xué)轉(zhuǎn)學(xué)，而且還能滿足你想要的大學(xué)經(jīng)歷的其他標(biāo)準(zhǔn)。
And then visit the institutions you are considering, just as you would do as you are exploring colleges and universities for the first time.
然后參觀你正在考慮的大學(xué)，就像你第一次探索學(xué)院和大學(xué)時(shí)那樣。
來(lái)源：U.S. News，圖片來(lái)源于網(wǎng)絡(luò)，如侵刪
監(jiān)制：李璨
審核/責(zé)任編輯：劉煜
記者：田江含
