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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選擇上哪所大學可能很困難。即使在做出決定后，也不一定是正確的選擇。在一兩個學期后，一些學生發現他們由于各種原因在校園里不開心。
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."
有時學生會做出草率的決定，他們可能會根據他們的朋友要去的地方來選擇一所大學或對某一課程的名稱認可。然后他們到了一個學校后發現，它可能不是最適合他們的。
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，這并不意味著學生必須留在一個可能不符合他們的學術需求的學校。轉學是一種選擇。
Here are answers to eight frequently asked questions about the college transfer process.
以下是關于大學轉學過程的八個常見問題的答案。
轉學常見問題
1
我如何知道是否要換大學？
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.
學生轉學的原因有很多，包括費用、家庭義務、想離家近一點、改變學術課程或希望找到更合適的學校。還有一些學生在上完社區大學后想繼續深造。
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.
但這并不是每個學生的正確選擇。專家強烈建議學生不要在大三或大四時從另一所四年制大學轉學，因為學生可能會失去學分或用完可用的財政援助。
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.
建議學生等到完成至少一年的大學學業后再轉學，以便給自己時間來適應大學生活。
2
轉學的第一步是什么？
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，試著先解決任何使你想轉學的挑戰或問題。但如果沒有解決辦法，學生可以聯系校園內的轉學工作人員，開始研究其他學校的就讀情況。
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.
建議學生完成一個學位審計，以更好地了解他們所學的課程將被計算在內，以及另一所學校的特定課程需要什么。
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
這也讓你知道需要哪些課程，以及你要花多長時間才能完成你感興趣的學校的那個特定課程。
3
轉學與大一的申請有什么不同？
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.
轉學生和一年級學生的申請通常是類似的，學校通常需要推薦信、論文、高中或大學的成績單，可能還需要考試成績。
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.
根據轉學生已經完成的學分，或者他們已經離開高中多長時間，學院和大學也可能考慮他們的高中課程和/或HS學術證書作為轉學生申請過程的一部分。
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.
一些大學有自己的轉學生申請，而其他大學則接受通用申請。雖然轉學生可能對大學申請過程很熟悉，但每所學校都不一樣。專家建議學生仔細檢查要求和截止日期，如有任何問題，請聯系招生辦公室。
4
我可以轉學并在四年內畢業嗎？
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.
轉學并不會自動增加學生畢業所需的時間。許多學生仍然能夠在四年內畢業，但這取決于幾個因素。
Students who plan to change majors or need to fulfill certain general education requirements might need more time, for instance.
但是打算轉專業或需要滿足某些普通教育要求的學生可能需要更多的時間。
It"s important to talk with an academic adviser at your current school or research what credits will transfer to stay on track.
重要的是要與你目前學校的學術顧問溝通，或研究哪些學分可以轉學，以保持正常的學習
5
我如何知道我的學分是否都能轉入？
Colleges usually offer some type of tool or evaluation method on their website that allows a transfer student to see how credits may transfer.
大學通常在其網站上提供某種類型的工具或評估方法，使轉學生能夠看到學分的轉移情況。
Some programs require certain courses, in which case a student should contact a school"s specific department to learn more information.
有些項目需要某些課程，在這種情況下，學生應聯系學校的具體部門，以了解更多信息。
6
我可以申請我以前被拒絕的大學嗎？
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.
每個大學的政策都不同。但專家說，在大多數情況下，學生可以重新申請以前在高中畢業時或第一次申請時拒絕他們的大學--特別是如果他們表現出學術上的進步。
7
作為轉學生，是否有資格獲得財政援助？
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.
轉學生通常可以申請財政援助，包括助學金、獎學金、貸款或勤工儉學機會。需要提交聯邦學生援助免費申請表，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，像其他接受財政援助的學生一樣，轉學生需要在學業上取得令人滿意的進展，以保持或獲得資格。
8
如何能第二次挑選合適的學校？
Consider factors important to you, such as transfer credit, cost, campus environment, academic programs and student life.
考慮對你來說很重要的因素，如轉學分、費用、校園環境、學術課程和學生生活。
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.
你要確保你所考慮的轉學方案不僅能滿足你所缺少的或你為什么考慮從你目前的學院或大學轉學，而且還能滿足你想要的大學經歷的其他標準。
And then visit the institutions you are considering, just as you would do as you are exploring colleges and universities for the first time.
然后參觀你正在考慮的大學，就像你第一次探索學院和大學時那樣。
來源：U.S. News，圖片來源于網絡，如侵刪
監制：李璨
審核/責任編輯：劉煜
記者：田江含
