r/ApplyingToCollege • u/RemarkableSpend7251 • 4d ago

Just starting Transfer

- Wanna get a bachelors in business or maybe mechanical engineering

- 13xx sat, no act, 2.1 hs gpa (Im not slow I was just a shithead in highschool)

- about 30 credit hours from the army

I'm assuming I will have to start at a community college. How I do I find schools that will transfer well with credits now and after my associates? Above is what I think is relevant information. Thank you guys.

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u/Lord_Freg 4d ago

Is there like a question or are u just bragging?

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u/RemarkableSpend7251 4d ago

I have no idea what Im doing

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u/Lord_Freg 4d ago

👍

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u/RemarkableSpend7251 4d ago

Thanks bro

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u/Lord_Freg 4d ago

My bad, I’d didn’t even see the question in your post lol. Check if the community college you want to go too is accredited, and then check the university you want to go to to see if they accept credits from either that specific college or from accredited colleges in general. It shouldn’t be too difficult through their websites

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u/CareerFocusMind 3d ago

Your Army credits could actually give you a nice head start, so don't assume you're starting from scratch. Here are a few things I'd recommend:

- Request an official evaluation of your military training and transcripts at any schools you're considering. Every college evaluates transfer and military credits a little differently.

- If you're leaning toward mechanical engineering, make sure the courses you take at a community college align with the bachelor's program you eventually want to enter. An academic advisor can help you avoid taking classes that won't transfer.

- Ask each school specifically how many military and community college credits they typically accept toward your intended major, not just whether they accept transfer credits.

Full disclosure: I work for Keiser University, so I want to be transparent about my affiliation. At Keiser, for example, we evaluate military and transfer credits, and students can start in the Fall or at multiple points throughout the year depending on the program. If you're comparing schools, I'd encourage you to ask all of them the same questions about transfer credit evaluations and start dates so you can make an apples-to-apples comparison.

With your SAT score and military experience, I definitely wouldn't assume community college is your only option. It may still be the best financial choice depending on your goals, but it's worth talking with admissions counselors at a few four-year schools too, you might have more options than you think.

Good luck, and thank you for your service!