THE COST OF
TRANSFERRING
Transferring to any college, let alone from a public to private
(or vice versa), may cost students more than just their
scholarship packages—it might also affect these key areas:
• REDITS: Public and private institutions often list
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similar courses differently, which can potentially cause
students to lose credits and retake courses.
• RADUATION: Credits that don’t get accepted can
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cause a ripple effect and delay graduation, causing students
to end up paying for 4.5-5 years of higher education, if not
more.
• TUDY HABITS: Smaller institutions tend to factor
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class participation in the grading process, so a student used
to large lecture courses at public institutions may have to
prepare more for class than he or she is used to doing.
Open House
Pre-K3, Pre-K4 and Kindergarten Open House
Sunday, January 25, 2015 1:30-3:30pm
Students planning to transfer should consult with their college
adviser to gain advice on which courses they should register
for to help make the transferring process seamless.
“My oldest daughter was
always set on going to Samford
University because it was so
similar to the experience she had in
high school at a private school. But
all of a sudden, after 13 years of her
thinking she knew exactly what she
wanted to do, she changed her mind
and decided she wanted to go to Ole
Miss. I think she realized that she
needed a ‘bigger pond’.”
– Beth K., mom of 3 girls
Learning Beyond
the Classroom
Visit our state-of-the-art campus and experience
first-hand the impact of engaged learning.
Saint James School
for Pre-K3-12th grade admissions 334.273.2992
Building a Legacy of Leaders Since 1955
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English as a second language (ESL) tutoring provided. Saint James School admits
students of any religion, race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges,
programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
Recognized by Apple as a distinguished school for
innovation, leadership, and educational excellence.
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