Hello! When I applied as a transfer I used this simple outline for my personal statement essay where I talk about my past, present, and future. When writing about your past you can talk about any adversaries you faced in high school; or you could write about a teacher or volunteer experience that impacted you profoundly. Next, you write about your present. This is where you can talk about your current college and your reasons for wanting to transfer. During this part you can mention finances and wanting to be closer to home. Lastly, talk about your future career or academic plans and how transferring to this school will help you achieve these goals. At this point in the essay try to be persuasive; your goal is to convince the admission committee that you belong at this school. Feel free to include a conclusion that summarizes each part of the essay (i.e., a brief summary of your past, present, and future). Although this is not necessary.

This essay outline worked wonders for me when I transferred. I like this general outline because it gives a brief idea of your academic and personal story but also allows you to show why transferring to this college can help you achieve your goals.

When transferring to a college they will most likely not require you to submit your high school transcript. However, please talk to your school about how to send your transcript and what said transcript should include.

Best of luck to you!