Change of plans? Get transfer admissions help.
Specialized guidance can help you navigate admissions, craft strong narratives, and secure spots at schools that align with your goals.
Transfer Success Starts Here
The transfer student challenge
According to a recent report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, transfers increased by 4.4% in fall 2024, as compared to the previous year, and transfer enrollments represented 13.1% of all continuing and returning undergraduate students. So, if youāre considering a transfer, youāre certainly not alone.
Transfer applicants face unique hurdlesāunclear admission information, challenges aligning academic journeys with target schools, and adapting to an all-new environment altogether. And these hurdles only grow when you consider that transfer admission rates tend to drop at competitive schools, application requirements vary widely across institutions, and the number of transfer students continues to grow year over year.
Itās a lot. And thatās why weāre here!
Common transfer roadblocks
Fragmented information
Confusing or hard-to-find credit transfer policies, requirements, and deadlines
Competitive positioning
Challenges communicating your need to transfer while still highlighting success at your current school
Higher stakes
Lower transfer admission rates and closer scrutiny of your academic path and adaptability
Ready to get started?
At Empowerly, our admissions experts have insider knowledge at top colleges to help students craft compelling narratives and navigate the transfer process with confidence.
Our solution
How we help transfer students succeed
Our approach is powered by specialized transfer admission expertise and centers on the unique needs of transfer students. We recognize that your unique path requires a tailored strategy that differs from traditional applicants.
Personalized transfer strategies
We assess your student profile, goals, and target schools to craft a personalized transfer roadmapāmaximizing your options and optimizing your application timeline.
Course selection & credits
Our admissions experts, along with our research team, review credit transfer policies and maximize transferrable coursework across your target schoolsāavoiding setbacks and keeping you on track to graduate.
Compelling transfer essays & narratives
Justify and articulate your transfer decision in a way that highlights your need for growth and shares your evolving goals without negatively impacting your relationship with your current school.
Targeted extracurricular development
Even on a tight schedule, youāll be guided toward strategic activities that showcase your value and overall fit for your future campus community while being mindful of your goals, interests, and passions.
Transfer-specific application review
From academics and extracurriculars to essays and recommendations, our Admissions Committee (AdCom) ensures every part of your application tells a compelling, cohesive story. We review every detail before you apply.
TESTIMONIALS
Student success stories
Empowerly’s resources have been invaluable in my college application process! Whether it be the AdCom review process or the thorough essay editing help, they have provided me with many resources to write quality essays. They kept me on track and helped me write quality essays, providing me with the resources to succeed. My college application trajectory would not have been possible without them!
āAnagha, Empowerly student
Empowerly has been immensely helpful for me. The counseling sessions help me get the assistance I need to work on college applications so that I donāt feel so lost. The counselors themselves are amazing at their jobs and are very kind. Additionally, Empowerly has amazing resources such as essay editing, research questions, and the AdCom review. These are all very helpful tools to increase oneās chances of getting into their dream college/university.
āEmily, Empowerly student
Navigate a new path with transfer admissions experts
The transfer process can be full of twists and turns, but you don’t have to make the journey alone. Connect with our transfer specialists to create a strategic plan that maximizes your chances of admission to institutions that truly fit your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empowerlyās Transfer Admissions service?
Empowerly provides expert transfer admissions counseling. Services include credit review, narrative building, tailored application strategies, and mock application review to help students transfer successfully.
How does Empowerly handle transferable credits and course selection?
Counselors analyze credit transfer policies at target schools and help you select courses that transfer smoothly, keeping your graduation timeline on track.
How should I explain my reason for transferring in my essay?
Empowerly guides you to craft a compelling narrative that highlights growth, future goals, and why a new institution better suits your academic path, without focusing on negatives.
Will Empowerly review my transfer application before submission?
Yes. Empowerlyās Admissions Committee Review evaluates your full transfer application . academics, essays, extracurriculars – to ensure itās cohesive and strong before you apply.
What challenges do transfer applicants typically face?
Transfer students often deal with unclear credit policies, varying application requirements, and limited information about deadlines and fit. Empowerly helps you navigate these obstacles.
Can Empowerly help even if I start late in the transfer process?
Yes. Even late starters benefit from Empowerlyās targeted guidance – prioritizing important parts like essays, deadlines, and activities to boost your chances.
How early should I engage Empowerly for a transfer?
Ideally several months before your intended enrollment. Early planning ensures you meet deadlines, understand credit transfer, and shape your application strategically.
What makes Empowerly different for transfer students vs freshman applicants?
Empowerlyās transfer services focus on credit evaluation, narrative of academic evolution, and challenges unique to transfers – ensuring your path is optimized and aligned with target schools.
Do Empowerlyās transfer applicants improve their admission outcomes?
Yes. Empowerly students gain stronger application materials and clearer strategies, improving their competitiveness in transfer admissions.
How do I start with Empowerlyās Transfer Admissions counseling?
Begin by booking a free consultation. Empowerly will assess your profile, discuss goals, and develop a personalized roadmap to guide every step of your transfer application.
