{"id":48443,"date":"2022-02-07T11:19:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T16:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=48443"},"modified":"2024-10-01T11:21:10","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T16:21:10","slug":"getting-the-best-value-for-a-college-degree-transfer-tips-from-acc-to-a-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/2022\/02\/07\/getting-the-best-value-for-a-college-degree-transfer-tips-from-acc-to-a-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting the best value for a college degree: Transfer Tips from ACC to a University"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts a series of workshops for <a href=\"http:\/\/ausitncc.edu\/transferweek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transfer Week<\/a> Monday, February 7, to Friday, February 11. The events offer students an opportunity to connect with universities and ACC&#8217;s transfer team to learn more about what it takes to have a successful transfer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Universities participating include the University of Texas at Austin, Texas State, Concordia, St. Edward&#8217;s, Texas A&amp;M, and more. More than half of students enrolled at ACC report they intend to transfer.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighted Events:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10 a.m., Monday, February 7: Smart Start To Your Bachelor&#8217;s Degree\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participants will learn a general overview of effective transfer planning to start pursuing a bachelor\u2019s degree. Questions also will be answered on transfer support resources available at ACC.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>6 p.m., Tuesday, February 8: Transfer Essay Workshop\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Essays are often part of a transfer application. This workshop will review common transfer essay prompts, help you identify what topics to write about, and show you how to craft a strong, well-written essay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>12 p.m., Wednesday, February 9: University Transfer Panel\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participants will hear directly from university admissions representatives for a panel discussion on transfer admissions, helpful hints, and information on their institutions. Participating Universities: Texas A&amp;M-San Antonio, University of North Texas, UT Dallas, and Stephen F. Austin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>10 a.m., Thursday, February 10: Find the Right University for You\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students will discuss finding a university that meets educational needs, supports future goals, and the best university fit to lead to success. Participants will hear about factors to consider when researching potential transfer universities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ACC maintains its recognition as the No. 1 college in Texas for transfer student success according to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.txhighereddata.org\/reports\/performance\/ctctransfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)<\/a>, meaning more of our students go on to a four-year university and earn their bachelor\u2019s degree within four years. The college has articulation agreements with more than 60 universities.<\/p>\n<p>For a complete list of events and to register, visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/campaigns\/transfer-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> austincc.edu\/transferweek.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts a series of workshops for Transfer Week Monday, February 7, to Friday, February 11. 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