Applying BEFORE Deadlines Makes a Difference in the Race for Transfer Space

Although the deadline for transfer applications is usually later than the deadline for high school seniors seeking freshman admission, as competition for transfer spaces increases, MC transfer counselors suggest working on applications now (November-December) if you want to transfer to another school next Fall 2010. The steps to apply depend on how many credits you have on your college transcript.


If you have 0-29 credits completed, then:

1. Work on your transfer application now (November 2009) and submit it at the end of this month or in December. Use the electronic application at the school’s website rather than a paper application as this allows you to track the progress of your application.
2. Contact your high school to have your official high school transcript sent.
3. Contact the College Board to have your SAT scores sent
4. Complete the essay, even if it’s optional, and indicate that you are a freshman at Montgomery College.
5. Send copies of your MC transcript in this sequence: 1 at the end of this Fall 2009 semester, and another at the end of the Spring 2010 semester.
6. Check to see whether recommendations are required or suggested. If NOT, do not send recommendations – your application is usually judged on the basis of your Montgomery College performance – the grades you’ve earned in your classes.

If you have more than 30 credits completed:

1. Begin working on your transfer application now (November) and submit it at the end of this month or in December. Using an electronic application at the school’s website rather than a paper application allows you to track the progress of your application.
2. Check to see whether high school transcripts and SAT scores are needed. Many schools do not require this information if you have 30 or more credits completed on your MC transcript.
3. Complete the essay, even if it’s optional.
4. Send copies of your MC transcript in this sequence: 1 immediately, to go along with your application, then 1 at the end of this Fall 2009 semester, and another at the end of the Spring 2010 semester. Note that midterm grades do not appear on your official transcript. MC sends electronic copies of transcripts to Maryland state schools – this is a better way to go over paper copies.
5. Check to see whether recommendations are required or suggested. If NOT, do not send recommendations – your application is judged on the basis of your Montgomery College performance – the grades you’ve earned in your classes.