IvyWise Scholars Program for Transfer Students

The IvyWise Transfer Scholars program offers pro bono transfer admissions counseling to help high-achieving, low-income college students achieve their goals. Applications are due by April 1, 2026. Decisions will be released on a rolling basis. Please reach out to scholars@ivywise.com with any questions.

Minimum qualifications:

U.S. resident
GPA of 3.5 or higher
Household income of less than $75,000 per year

Student first name

Student last name

Email Please share your personal email address instead of your school email address.

Are you a U.S. resident? Are you a U.S. resident as defined by the IRS (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/determining-an-individuals-tax-residency-status)?

Country

State/Province

ZIP code

Do you identify with any particular race(s) and/or ethnicity(ies)?

Family Adjusted Gross Income Please share a Google Drive link to your 2024 tax returns and ensure the file permissions allow us to view them. For guidance on locating your Family Adjusted Gross Income, please refer to the FSA website: https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/adjusted-gross-income-agi

High school graduation year (e.g., class of 2025)

Name of current institution and name of high school

Academic interests What are your main academic interests and college major(s)?

College and high school GPAs Please share a Google Drive link to your most recent university transcript and final high school transcript and ensure the file permissions allow us to view them.

Standardized test scores Please list any ACT/SAT/AP/IB/etc. test scores you've received.

Extracurricular activities

Top three institutions you are planning on applying to as a transfer student

Essay Please share a Google Drive link to a written response to this prompt: "What are your reasons and goals for transferring and what have you done thus far to achieve those goals? (Maximum of 1,500 characters.)." Please ensure the file permissions allow us to view them.

Video essay Please share a Google Drive link to a video response to this prompt: "How would being an IvyWise Transfer Scholar help you achieve your goals? (1-2 minutes long.)" Please ensure the file permissions allow us to view them.

Do you have any special circumstances that have impacted your educational experience? E.g., caring for relatives, doing household tasks, experiencing homelessness, etc.

How did you hear about IvyWise?

Comments

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IvyWise Scholars Program for Transfer Students

Minimum qualifications:

U.S. resident

GPA of 3.5 or higher

Household income of less than $75,000 per year