How to Write a Compelling Transfer Essay
Getting ready to transfer to the four-year of your dream can be a stressful process!
Before you begin writing your answers to any university’s application essays, do yourself
a stress-free favor and attend this workshop. You’ll receive tips and techniques that
will help you showcase the uniqueness of “you” in areas such as your preparedness
for advanced courses, leadership skills, strengths and weaknesses, obstacles and opportunities,
and any noteworthy contributions to your campus or community.
In this workshop, you will learn:
1. How to develop concrete and specific details that will help you stand out and underscore
your accomplishments and talents.
2. How and why to explain academic or personal challenges and missteps.
3. How to prove knowledge and understanding of the institution and department you
are applying to.
4. How to save time by repurposing ideas and paragraphs to use in essays for multiple
schools.
5. How to avoid pitfalls and clichés that weaken your responses.
(Choose one of the following dates when registering)
January 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
February 6, 2025, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.