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What is the right move for you? Go to the research.

If you have completed an Associate's Degree from a community college, CONGRATULATIONS. It is hard work. Now you are going in strong to a college of your choice. You may know more about yourself now then before you started college. If you still are unsure about the path to your future, that is fine also.

The next move after researching the schools is to apply. If you are planning to enter a state university, see if the college (community) you are presently at has an articulation agreement with them. An articulation agreement means that your school has sat down with administration at other colleges to discuss which courses correspond with each other. If you have already completed for example, English 101 at you present institution and the college you are transferring to has a course called something else but covers the same material, it will be easily transferable. Remember, even though you have worked very hard at your present institution, it does not AUTOMATICALLY mean the next school will accept it. To help expedite this matter, make sure to talk with your academic advisors each semester and keep your syllabi from your courses. If there is a class that has not been accepted by the college you are transferring to, ask them to reevaluate it and be prepared to submit any supportive documents.

To get your transcripts evaluated... this may need to be done at the Admissions office, Academic Department (for the major) or the Academic Advisor's Office, each university has their own protocol. In order for the college to accept your transcripts, you must send them official documents. This means that it is sent directly from your college's records office tothe one you wish to attend. Make sure your current school sends your transcript to the one(s) you are applying to. This is done by filling out a form at your institution's records office.

If you are an Adult student , you may be able to get credit for work experience.

If money is a concern, you may not be eligible for the same type of funding as at your current institution, so fill out the FAFSA.

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