Child wants to transfer to Vassar-advice?

[Anonymous]

My child is a freshman at a large public university and has been doing well. They have friends at Vassar and have visited several times and feel that the vibe and academics at Vassar is a better fit. They were rejected as a freshman but I'm wondering if they have a chance as a transfer. Any advice?
Or advice on slightly less selective liberal arts schools that would be a better fit than a large public?

[Anonymous]

According to the Vassar web site, the application deadline for the fall semester was 3/15.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:According to the Vassar web site, the application deadline for the fall semester was 3/15.

Yes. Understood. Thinking of next cycle. Planning ahead and all that.

[Anonymous]

Why not aim for post-grad there. If they were rejected out right they should be making enquires themselves to the transfer / admissions dept. directly

[Anonymous]

Transfer admit rate is about 15%.

[Anonymous]

I think I small school like that would appreciate your DC's sustained interest. How were grade in HS? Have they now demonstrated they can succeed academically in a way that wasn't there in original app? Also, consider skidmore, Wesleyan, Kenyon, Bard?

[Anonymous]

If you can afford, apply and try your luck. What he doesn't like about his current school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why not aim for post-grad there. If they were rejected out right they should be making enquires themselves to the transfer / admissions dept. directly

Vassar doesn't have any grad programs, does it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why not aim for post-grad there. If they were rejected out right they should be making enquires themselves to the transfer / admissions dept. directly

Vassar doesn't have any grad programs, does it?

Nope.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you can afford, apply and try your luck. What he doesn't like about his current school?

Very large, very very bro/frat culture. Has found a solid friend group and is involved in lots of activities. Not miserable at all but just feels that Vassar or similar would be a better fit.

[Anonymous]

Maybe also try schools similar to Vassar too - Wesleyan, Connecticut College, Skidmore, etc. A lot of schools have transfer rates higher than freshman acceptance rates, but it’s good to not put all your eggs in one basket.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe also try schools similar to Vassar too - Wesleyan, Connecticut College, Skidmore, etc. A lot of schools have transfer rates higher than freshman acceptance rates, but it’s good to not put all your eggs in one basket.

Others to add to this list? I'd also love to hear any direct experiences from people whose kids have transferred from a larger U to a smaller SLAC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe also try schools similar to Vassar too - Wesleyan, Connecticut College, Skidmore, etc. A lot of schools have transfer rates higher than freshman acceptance rates, but it’s good to not put all your eggs in one basket.

Others to add to this list? I'd also love to hear any direct experiences from people whose kids have transferred from a larger U to a smaller SLAC.

Washington College in Chestertown MD

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe also try schools similar to Vassar too - Wesleyan, Connecticut College, Skidmore, etc. A lot of schools have transfer rates higher than freshman acceptance rates, but it’s good to not put all your eggs in one basket.

Others to add to this list? I'd also love to hear any direct experiences from people whose kids have transferred from a larger U to a smaller SLAC.

Washington College in Chestertown MD

I don't think that's the vibe.

[Anonymous]

Bard, Middlebury, Hamilton