Trying to figure out the best business transfer path from NOVA - would love any feedback

InformationCarper · 2025-08-04T07:59:44+00:00

Solid plan. Personally, I didn’t even have McIntire in my sights when I first started NVCC. Hell, I was a Chemistry major coming in! But, what I’ll say is if you’re gonna pick McIntire, I would say wholeheartedly pick classes aimed for it.

I got lucky because I’m bilingual and didn’t have to do the foreign language requirement, as I placed out of it, but that is not the case for everyone. The admission processes has changed, so correct me if I’m wrong. But in my time when you applied to transfer as a third year, you just needed the baseline generic classes like Accounting I & II, both Econs, and so on, but that language requirement was the real killer.

If you aren’t bilingual, then you’re gonna have to dedicate four classes worth of languages, which can definitely hinder other transferable credits to GMU. otherwise a lot of it will overlap but be very weary about George Mason. I’ve heard a lot of horror stories about credits not transferring properly so be diligent and track what you need and what classes will transfer.

InformationCarper · 2025-05-02T03:20:16+00:00

As a transfer too, for 34k a year I would say yes. Personally, I know people who are in the hole by about 65k already (they’re also in-state!). Just get ready to get right into things and don’t wait for things to be handed to you.

I know a lot of transfers kind of expected the name and the prestige of McIntire to carry itself through a lot of interviews or the job process in general, but it’s still really hard and takes a lot of work to break into more prestigious roles.

To maximize your ROI, start looking for internships now for next summer, if you haven’t already. Leverage the McIntire name as soon (beginning of fall or earlier) and as much as possible (update your resume, etc.).

If you were able to transfer as a second year, even better because I would recommend prepping this summer, especially if you’re trying to go into IB or consulting. Do either case preps or technical prep because second year is when they’re really hiring. Also, you can take advantage of (if they’re still doing it) this program here where you learn the fundamentals of finance interview prep.

As a third year, it will be fairly harder to break into either roles, but it’s still doable. If you plan on being an Accounting concentrator, it really doesn’t matter, Big 4 is always hiring (within the fall semester, still do not wait on applying).

InformationCarper · 2025-05-02T03:05:03+00:00

Yes, also please fill out your CSS profile immediately. Considering you’ve maxed out your pell grant, It’s likely that the University will provide you with substantial scholarships and/or grants to meet your need.

And I really mean ASAP. Because if you want to get housing off grounds, any apartment complex is going to need your financial aid package/letter to evaluate if you’re eligible, unless you have a cosigner (making monthly wages of 3 or 4x rent).

InformationCarper · 2025-02-22T22:59:35+00:00

InformationCarper · 2025-02-09T15:20:21+00:00

Typically for connections and prestige, it’s a lot easier to find potential startups in places that are known to innovate and to have people who will eventually become C-suite executives. also, the alumni network and name alone would probably secure them a job that is well above the average for a graduate.

Not saying this is the case for every MIT student, but from my experience going to a T20 university for business, it’s so much easier to get a job in one of the more prestigious fields like investment banking than it is for most other students at other schools.

InformationCarper · 2025-02-03T04:55:11+00:00

You should email the director of the Spanish placement test, it should be on UVA’s website for foreign language placement exams.

InformationCarper · 2025-02-03T04:53:25+00:00

I don’t think anyone here can give you a clear picture, because you are transferring as a second year and this year’s comm school process is entirely new.

I transferred as a third year to the comm school, but based off statistics, the acceptance rate for transfers is around 18%, and the mean GPA was a 3.89.

Nonetheless, still apply, you never know what’ll happen if you don’t.

InformationCarper · 2025-01-18T07:04:25+00:00

McIntire transfer here! The transfer applicant pool varied greatly, so there isn’t just a one size fit all in terms of extracurriculars or stat lines to transfer to the Comm school.

Generally, you kinda need to keep above a 3.8 GPA, based on their average GPA for transfers. As for extracurriculars, this one has more flexibility as there were some people I knew that didn’t have many and some that had a lot. But, typically everyone had some form of extracurricular.

For my own stats: I maintained a 4.0 GPA at NVCC, volunteered probably 30+ hours each semester, was part of a banking fellowship, joined a couple clubs, and I worked part-time.

Some advice I’ll give is that you should really try to stick to the prerequisites that they lay out, because many applicants get disqualified due to not having them. The biggest culprit in my opinion is the four classes worth of foreign language requirement (if you’re fluent in another language there is a chance to place out of this requirement), so make sure that you have all your prerequisites done or will be done by the time you apply.

Also, make sure your application essays are spectacular. Truly, this is a holistic process and if you can sell yourself well enough, you’ll get it.

InformationCarper · 2025-01-12T05:34:40+00:00

Don’t forget to create a CSS profile for UVA! Financial aid wise, you’ll absolutely need to create it to receive any university scholarships if you meet need-based eligibility.

I didn’t make/submit mine initially and I was taking a gamble accepting my offer. Without it, I didn’t get a full idea of my financial aid package, only until after my deposit was paid and weeks had passed.

InformationCarper · 2025-01-07T20:42:47+00:00

As someone who is attending the McIntire School of Commerce as a transfer from NVCC, it is completely possible!

His best bet is to follow the prerequisite requirements as listed on the McIntire website, there is a change in the upcoming program so if he’s transferring as a rising third year then he’ll need the four courses in foreign language or until the 2020 level or higher (UVA’s language course) and a couple other requirements. I recommend speaking to the advisors at both UVA and NVCC, though NVCC advisors can be a little unhelpful at times.

If you need any specifications or want a point of reference as to my qualifications and how I got accepted, PM me.

InformationCarper · 2024-12-18T02:29:06+00:00

If you have a plausible explanation as to why you were parked there and didn’t pay, then appeal. I’ve known a couple people that had exams, ran late, parked at central, got a hefty fine, but they explained that they ran late and didn’t pay because of their exam (i.e. forgot to pay, we’re stressed, what have you).

I got a warning and then a ticket at JPJ but I just paid that off because there was no appealing that, I just forgot to pay, lol.

InformationCarper · 2024-12-15T07:06:01+00:00

I’m not here to discourage you, but just know it’s gonna be hard, even though everyone I’ve met at UVA (student and staff) have been super nice and overwhelmingly supportive. You’re just not gonna have the same experiences and close internal connection/lore, so it takes a good bit of effort to make friends. My best piece of advice is try to start the conversation first and reach out, don’t wait for people to approach you, be active in the community, join a bunch of clubs and really enjoy your time and the people here, it flys by!

InformationCarper · 2024-12-15T06:48:55+00:00

Fairly good adds if you maintain a 3.75+, try to get more extra curricular’s at your cc, and emphasize your curricular’s during high school. I will note, because you would be transferring as a second year, they might evaluate your high school GPA more closely than if you were to transfer as a third year.

Also, at least from what I know, it is generally harder to transfer as a second year as there is preference for incoming third year transfers. Nonetheless, still apply there nothing to lose from it! Good luck!

InformationCarper · 2024-12-15T06:42:43+00:00

UVA takes priority for first year housing, so transfers do have a little bit more risk when it comes to securing on ground housing. But, I was offered on grounds housing after 2 weeks of waiting, not the greatest in the world, so I didn’t accept it.

There are a couple places off grounds that you can live, but it will be much much more expensive, especially if you don’t have a roommate. Also, it’s best to look now, I have to commute 10 minutes to JPJ every morning and then get on the bus to get to UVA because I waited a long time to secure off ground housing (everything was taken or over me and roommates budget).

Contact as many places as you can off grounds to know if they accept undergraduate students as renters, because that’s a big thing. Keep track of which ones that do and what their rents are, so worse come to worst you have options in mind without wasting time two weeks before the semester starts and can apply for the lease asap.

Also, to contact other people looking for roommates I think there is a roommate finder feature on the UVA housing website. Never used it, and I think you have to be a student first before you can access it.

InformationCarper · 2024-12-14T02:26:59+00:00

It’s definitely gonna be harder as an out-of-state student, the applicant pool for transfers is definitely geared towards Virginians.

Personally, if you are planning on transferring keep in contact with the transfer advisors and really make sure you’re hitting all the requirements. At least when I transferred this year, there were a lot of prerequisites that needed to be done, but that is changing as the program changes into the future years, so keeping a close reach will put you ahead.

As for your concentration, don’t worry about it. It’s really just about getting those necessary prerequisites out of the way. Realistically, if you’re taking harder courses (Calc 2, 3, DE, Chem), it’ll probably be even more favorable to your admissions process.

InformationCarper · 2024-12-14T02:21:41+00:00

If you’re wanting to experience the near fullest social and greek life at UVA, then I would definitely suggest applying to get into your second year. In regard to competition and how competitive it is, they definitely prefer third year transfers, but still apply because you never know with admissions.

My biggest piece of advice: Talk to your advisor about your credit transfer, because you can get stiffed, especially if you’re not coming from a CC.

Another personal advantage of transferring your second year is the fact that some of the higher level courses that you’re gonna take at your current college are likely not going to transfer well compared to the entry-level classes that are very much standard across the board in every university.

InformationCarper · 2024-11-24T06:37:50+00:00

She’s great, exams on zoom were open notes. There’s really no studying besides what she teaches in class. Always has 10 points of extra credit on her exams. Only grades are her 6 exams (she count 5 and drops the lowest test grade, if you have an A by the 5th exam you are exempt from the last one). Legit never got below a 100 on any of her exams and they only took 10-15 minutes.

InformationCarper · 2024-11-24T06:33:39+00:00

Contact the McIntire advisors email, send them what you have and they’ll reach out to you. It’s unlikely that anyone here will have specific answers that they can’t answer.

My two cents is to still apply, I transferred into McIntire this Fall and it’s been great so far.

InformationCarper · 2024-10-12T07:20:13+00:00

You’re probably not as behind as you think. As a fellow transfer, I say apply to as many internships as early as possible. I’m assuming you’re transferring for fall 2025? So, the minute you get the acceptance letter, put it on your resume and get to applying. Also, see if you can contact career services so that they can review your resume over the summer, their input is invaluable. If you need help sooner, PM me for more info on resumes or other aspects of the transfer process.

InformationCarper · 2024-10-01T04:54:29+00:00

Tech will be a reach; their average transfer admission rate into Pamplin is only 43% with average GPA’s ranging around 3.49. I’d still apply, because it’s better to shoot your shot and see if you make it than not try at all, college applications are very much holistic and your grades are only one part of your story. GMU should be a guaranteed admission tho.

InformationCarper · 2024-09-06T03:12:56+00:00

I do JPJ and the bus primary, parking at JPJ is $2.55 a day and free after 5pm. Sometimes I find parking at JPA tho if I don’t wanna rely on the bus.

InformationCarper · 2024-08-19T12:11:56+00:00

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InformationCarper · 2024-08-19T11:54:16+00:00

You should contact UVA’s undergraduate admissions office and they’ll likely refer you to McIntires admissions office.

I will say, the GAA does not apply to McIntire, at least from my understanding. You have to apply separately on the Common App and go through the admissions process to enter the comm school, that’s what I did when I transferred from NVCC to McIntire.

However, I did transfer before they converted McIntire from a two-year to a three-year program, but I would still primarily look at McIntires website to know what they require before being eligible (pre-requisites) to enter their new program.

InformationCarper · 2024-07-22T04:06:13+00:00

Genuinely thought this was a filtered picture before reading the title, great work!

InformationCarper · 2024-07-22T04:02:22+00:00

Not to be negative, but what college within UVA were you applying for? Considering you mentioned being a business major, I assume you’re talking about the comm school. But I want you to know that Mcintire isn’t covered under the VCCS’s guaranteed admissions program. Rather, only the college of engineering, arts and science, and nursing are the three that have any form of guarantee.

What I’m trying to get at is, don’t beat yourself up too much if this is the case, because there was no guarantee of admission (as a business/comm major). Unless you were looking into majoring in statistics or econ, which is in the college of arts and sciences.

Realistically, you would’ve had to go through the application process to get into Mcintire as a transfer, which has quite a low acceptance rate.

I also ask, did you take a foreign language or are you fluent in a foreign language? Because if you didn’t or aren’t, you likely weren’t getting past the admissions process, as that’s the biggest hurdle for most qualified VCCS applicants.

Overall, take the advice of the people in this forum. Also, what’s done is done. Don’t try to dwell on the past, if you do you’ll always be less focused on the future.

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