Transferring College Credits

[Tric Mar 0]

I am currently a college student in the University of the Philippines. Is there any way for my credits there to be transferred to colleges or universities here so that I won't have to repeat everything? I am in my third year now and it would be such a waste to do everything over again. Thank you! (preferably in New Jersey) 

[TBoneTX 43,646]

Thread is moved from Off Topic to the "Moving to the US" forum.

[Russ&Caro 1,548]

Sadly, this is often a cost associated with immigrating to the US and re-starting your career. Foreign university credits often do not transfer to the US. Others in this forum have done some research and found organizations that assist people in translating and/or transferring foreign academic and certification credentials to the US. You can search this sub-forum for info about such organizations.

[melonshake 24]

You will have to have your tor evaluated. Look up the schools you want to attend here in the us and look for their requirements for foreign educated students so you can prepare. They usually have a  preferred  credential evaluation agency (usually wes)

[Hurry&Wait 92]

On 3/22/2017 at 11:45 PM, Tric Mar said:

I am currently a college student in the University of the Philippines. Is there any way for my credits there to be transferred to colleges or universities here so that I won't have to repeat everything? I am in my third year now and it would be such a waste to do everything over again. Thank you! (preferably in New Jersey) 

As a university professor, I have seen how different universities evaluate credits. Yes, some do use agencies, but many do this hard work themselves! As a "third-year", do you have a major? This is important as many universities place the onus on colleges, and colleges on departments. Some schools (not mine) even have just one or two individuals evaluate the credits. From my experience, they are not trying to force students to start over or lose credits. Rather, they want to ensure that transfer students experience the same rigor, expectations, rights, responsibilities, etc. as those that matriculated as freshmen. 

 

I believe that another member suggested getting a list of schools together and then applying. I agree with this. I also suggest obtaining copies of syllabi as these will be extremely helpful for any committee (or even individual) that may be considering transfer-ability of credit(s). There are often keywords, phrases, theories, etc., which academics want to see within a syllabus. Then, include these or mention that they are available within a cover letter.

 

Yes, grades are important, but with wide-spread grade inflation throughout the world, grades are becoming less meaningful in order to measure learning.