30 Days to Transfer
Scott Cooper
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Happiness Reflection Worksheet
Take a moment to reflect on what truly makes you happy. Use this worksheet to connect your sources
of happiness to your studies, career path, and life direction.
List the top 5–10 things that make you happy:
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How many of these are people or activities? How many are 'things'?
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Which of these do you want to prioritize in your daily life?
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How can your college major or career path align with these sources of
happiness?
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Think about different seasons of life: what might change, and what will stay the
same?
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What new 'seeds' (dreams or passions) are waiting to bloom in your life?
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Action step: Write one way you can nurture your happiness this week.
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In this episode, we discuss the things to look for in deciding where to go. Bottom line- you need to have a lot of conversations and quiet time to reflect on what is best for you! Here are some things to consider and there are more in the PDF available at Transferman.org
Condensed Transfer College Checklist
• 1. Review your financial aid package with an advisor and aim to keep debt under $10,000.
• 2. Confirm you were admitted into the major you want.
• 3. Visit the campus – check weekend life and overall feel.
• 4. Compare in-state vs. out-of-state costs and opportunities.
• 5. Evaluate extracurriculars, transfer support services, and clubs.
• 6. Consider personal growth – will this school push you outside your comfort zone?
• 7. Check location for career opportunities in your field (e.g., LA for film, Silicon Valley for tech).
• 8. Talk with family and advisors – but remember this is *your* decision.
• 9. Take time for reflection or prayer – trust your gut feeling.
• 10. Confirm your SIR by the deadline (May 1 or June 1) and opt in to waitlists if desired.
In this episode we look at the timeline for the transfer year ( For Fall admissions) and the PDF available at trnasferman.org is super helpful to visualize what you need to do. Stay close to your transfer center this spring as deadlines are nothing to sleep on.
Get the full checklist at Transferman.org!
Final Mental Checklist
Let’s recap before you submit:
- ✅ Counselor has reviewed everything.
- ✅ All grades and transcripts entered accurately.
- ✅ Residency and income sections match FAFSA.
- ✅ Correct major and modality selected.
- ✅ PIQs proofread and polished.
- ✅ Email, SSN, Date of Birth, and name confirmed.
- ✅ Alternate major chosen.
- ✅ UCSD colleges ranked, if applicable.
✅ Fee waiver confirmed, or payment method ready.
There are so many benefits to volunteering- In this episode we look at some of the positives like:
- Volunteering strengthens your application.
- It reduces stress by taking your focus off yourself.
- It builds connections that can last a lifetime.
- And it gives you the chance to inspire others.
Journal and all pdf's available when you sign up at Transferman.org