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Author: Jaime Smith

Jaime Smith, M.A., MS.Ed., is a Certified Educational Planner with 25 years of experience working in education. As a college counselor, Jaime specializes in transfer admissions, homeschoolers, neurodiverse learners, and other non-traditional applicants. In 2023, she completed a Post-Master's Certificate in Transfer Leadership and Practice at the University of North Georgia in collaboration with the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students. A California native and former homeschooling mom, Jaime now lives the empty nest life in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and pet rabbit.
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7 Great Reasons to Choose Community College for Transfer

ByJaime Smith February 4, 2024March 6, 2024

Are you considering higher education? Community college offers lower tuition, smaller class sizes, and flexible schedules. Then transfer to a 4-year university!

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How to transfer to Boston University

ByJaime Smith January 28, 2024March 8, 2024

Thinking of joining the Terrier community at Boston University? Learn essential details about the admissions process at BU to make your journey a smooth one.

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Are you even a transfer student?

ByJaime Smith January 19, 2024March 6, 2024

Having transferable college credits is NOT the same as being a transfer student. If you are applying to college and you have already enrolled in a few college classes, you may be asking yourself, “Am I a transfer student?” The answer is, “It depends.” Why can’t…

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How to transfer to the University of Southern California (USC)

ByJaime Smith January 13, 2024May 17, 2024

The University of Southern California (USC) is highly selective but maintains a solid commitment to admitting and supporting transfer students.

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What’s the difference between quarter and semester units?

ByJaime Smith December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

In the United States, colleges and universities operate on either the semester system or the quarter system. What’s the difference?

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College Transfer Admission Rates

ByJaime Smith December 20, 2023March 6, 2024

Many media outlets report first-year admission rates at top universities in the country. In some cases, as in the U.S. News and World Report “Best Colleges” report, those statistics are even factored into the rankings. The more students a college excludes, the better it must be,…

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Merit Scholarships for Transfer Students

ByJaime Smith December 19, 2023March 8, 2024

Families often assume that applying to college as a transfer student means fewer chances for scholarships. But that’s not necessarily true. Many colleges value transfer students and offer them generous scholarships, just as they do for first-year students. Here are just a few colleges offering merit…

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Dear Transfer Student: You Are Not Alone

ByJaime Smith December 14, 2023December 14, 2023

It is not uncommon for students to begin their college journey at one institution and then decide to transfer to another for various reasons, both planned and impromptu.

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