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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选择上哪所大学可能很困难。即使在做出决定后，也不一定是正确的选择。在一两个学期后，一些学生发现他们由于各种原因在校园里不开心。
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."
有时学生会做出草率的决定，他们可能会根据他们的朋友要去的地方来选择一所大学或对某一课程的名称认可。然后他们到了一个学校后发现，它可能不是最适合他们的。
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，这并不意味着学生必须留在一个可能不符合他们的学术需求的学校。转学是一种选择。
Here are answers to eight frequently asked questions about the college transfer process.
以下是关于大学转学过程的八个常见问题的答案。
转学常见问题
1
我如何知道是否要换大学？
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.
学生转学的原因有很多，包括费用、家庭义务、想离家近一点、改变学术课程或希望找到更合适的学校。还有一些学生在上完社区大学后想继续深造。
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.
但这并不是每个学生的正确选择。专家强烈建议学生不要在大三或大四时从另一所四年制大学转学，因为学生可能会失去学分或用完可用的财政援助。
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.
建议学生等到完成至少一年的大学学业后再转学，以便给自己时间来适应大学生活。
2
转学的第一步是什么？
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，试着先解决任何使你想转学的挑战或问题。但如果没有解决办法，学生可以联系校园内的转学工作人员，开始研究其他学校的就读情况。
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.
建议学生完成一个学位审计，以更好地了解他们所学的课程将被计算在内，以及另一所学校的特定课程需要什么。
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
这也让你知道需要哪些课程，以及你要花多长时间才能完成你感兴趣的学校的那个特定课程。
3
转学与大一的申请有什么不同？
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.
转学生和一年级学生的申请通常是类似的，学校通常需要推荐信、论文、高中或大学的成绩单，可能还需要考试成绩。
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.
根据转学生已经完成的学分，或者他们已经离开高中多长时间，学院和大学也可能考虑他们的高中课程和/或HS学术证书作为转学生申请过程的一部分。
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.
一些大学有自己的转学生申请，而其他大学则接受通用申请。虽然转学生可能对大学申请过程很熟悉，但每所学校都不一样。专家建议学生仔细检查要求和截止日期，如有任何问题，请联系招生办公室。
4
我可以转学并在四年内毕业吗？
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.
转学并不会自动增加学生毕业所需的时间。许多学生仍然能够在四年内毕业，但这取决于几个因素。
Students who plan to change majors or need to fulfill certain general education requirements might need more time, for instance.
但是打算转专业或需要满足某些普通教育要求的学生可能需要更多的时间。
It"s important to talk with an academic adviser at your current school or research what credits will transfer to stay on track.
重要的是要与你目前学校的学术顾问沟通，或研究哪些学分可以转学，以保持正常的学习
5
我如何知道我的学分是否都能转入？
Colleges usually offer some type of tool or evaluation method on their website that allows a transfer student to see how credits may transfer.
大学通常在其网站上提供某种类型的工具或评估方法，使转学生能够看到学分的转移情况。
Some programs require certain courses, in which case a student should contact a school"s specific department to learn more information.
有些项目需要某些课程，在这种情况下，学生应联系学校的具体部门，以了解更多信息。
6
我可以申请我以前被拒绝的大学吗？
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.
每个大学的政策都不同。但专家说，在大多数情况下，学生可以重新申请以前在高中毕业时或第一次申请时拒绝他们的大学--特别是如果他们表现出学术上的进步。
7
作为转学生，是否有资格获得财政援助？
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.
转学生通常可以申请财政援助，包括助学金、奖学金、贷款或勤工俭学机会。需要提交联邦学生援助免费申请表，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，像其他接受财政援助的学生一样，转学生需要在学业上取得令人满意的进展，以保持或获得资格。
8
如何能第二次挑选合适的学校？
Consider factors important to you, such as transfer credit, cost, campus environment, academic programs and student life.
考虑对你来说很重要的因素，如转学分、费用、校园环境、学术课程和学生生活。
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.
你要确保你所考虑的转学方案不仅能满足你所缺少的或你为什么考虑从你目前的学院或大学转学，而且还能满足你想要的大学经历的其他标准。
And then visit the institutions you are considering, just as you would do as you are exploring colleges and universities for the first time.
然后参观你正在考虑的大学，就像你第一次探索学院和大学时那样。
来源：U.S. News，图片来源于网络，如侵删
监制：李璨
审核/责任编辑：刘煜
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