Expert College Transfer Admissions Consulting
Transferring to a top university is a highly competitive process. Whether you are moving from a community college to a four-year university or upgrading to a more selective program, admissions committees evaluate transfer applicants differently than high school seniors. They look closely at your college-level academic performance and your specific reasons for transferring.
SOS Admissions gives transfer applicants a clear advantage. Our consultants are former admissions committee members from institutions like UCLA and the University of Chicago. We help you position your college record, explain any past academic issues, and build a strong case that proves you belong at your target school. We also offer private school admissions consulting for families pursuing competitive placements.
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College Transfer Admissions Consulting Services
We work with transfer applicants from the beginning of the process through final submission. Some students need help targeting the right programs. Others need help explaining a rough start in college. We adjust our work to fit the student, the record, and the schools on the list.
To learn more about the specifics of our offerings, please visit our services page.
Transfer Application Packages and Pricing
Choose the package or individual service that best fits your goals. Every option includes direct time with an admissions consultant.
| Complete College Transfer Application Package Includes: | |
| Transfer Common Applications | Transfer Application Strategy |
| Target School Selections | Resumes and CVs |
| School-Specific Supplemental Essays | College Transfer Interview Coaching |
| Letters of Recommendation Guidance | Suggestions for Test Preparation |
| College Transfer Application Package Pricing | |
| Initial Phone Consultation (15 minutes) | Free |
| Application Planning and Evaluation Service (Introductory Service With Expert Advice on Essays, Letters of Rec, School Selection, Resume / CV, etc.) | $465 |
| School Selection Service (Professional Guidance on the Best Schools for You) | $1,875 |
| Freshman Essays | |
| Primary Essay Only — Common App or Coalition (One primary essay. Reuse depends on each college’s requirements; school-specific essays are not included.) | $1,485 |
| First Non-UC School Essay Package (Includes the primary essay, when needed, plus all required admission essays and short responses for one school. The $1,485 primary essay is included in this total, not an additional charge. Includes schools with their own application, such as MIT; an MIT-only applicant does not need a separate Common App essay purchase.) | $1,985 total |
| Each Additional Non-UC School Requiring Essay Work (All required admission essays and short responses for that school. No additional fee merely to reuse an unchanged primary essay.) | $992.50 |
| University of California Personal Insight Questions (One set of 4 responses, chosen from 8 questions, for all selected UC campuses. Maximum 350 words per response. Separate from non-UC school essay packages.) | $1,985 per application, not per campus |
| Transfer Essays | |
| First Non-UC School Essay Package (All required admission essays and short responses for one school, whether it uses Common App, Coalition through Scoir, or its own application.) | $1,985 total |
| Each Additional Non-UC School Requiring Essay Work (All required admission essays and short responses for that school, adapting prior content where the prompts permit.) | $992.50 |
| University of California Personal Insight Questions (The required major-preparation response plus 3 of 7 other questions: 4 responses total, maximum 350 words each, for all selected UC campuses. Separate from non-UC school essay packages.) | $1,985 per application, not per campus |
| How essay pricing works: For either freshman or transfer applicants, non-UC essay packages cost $1,985 for 1 school, $2,977.50 for 2 schools, $5,955 for 5 schools, or $10,917.50 for 10 schools. Count schools requiring essay work, not schools merely reusing an unchanged primary essay. UC PIQs are one separate $1,985 service regardless of the number of selected UC campuses.
Already purchased the primary essay from SOS? Within the same application cycle, your $1,485 primary-essay purchase receives full credit toward the $1,985 first-school bundle, leaving a $500 balance. Contact us before ordering so we can apply your credit. Existing essay-package clients adding schools pay $992.50 per additional school; contact us for the balance instead of repurchasing the first-school package. These are essay-only services. Complete application packages below include broader consulting services; do not purchase overlapping essay services separately. For prior-payment credits, more than 10 schools, or complete-package extras, call 310-951-4008. |
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| Academic Resume or CV / College Brag Sheet | $1,475 |
| Common Application Activity Descriptions or University of California Activity Descriptions or Coalition Activity Descriptions | $1,975 |
| College Transfer Interview Coaching | $1,775 |
| Letter of Recommendation | $985 |
| Waitlist Appeal Letter or Letter of Continued Interest** | $1,485 |
| Complete College Application or Transfer Application Package (UNLIMITED HOURS) | $8,775 for the First School + $975 for Each Additional School |
| Complete College Application Package for Five Schools (UNLIMITED HOURS) | $11,700 for the 5 Schools + $975 for Each Additional School |
| Complete College Application Package for Ten Schools (UNLIMITED HOURS) | $15,600 for the 10 Schools + $975 for Each Additional School |
| Rush Fee (per incident) | $500 (Call for Details) |
*This applies to one application cycle for transfer applicants. For services not included in the package, our standard hourly rate applies.
We recommend applying to at least seven to ten schools, divided between safety, mid-range, and reach options. Your consultant will help you categorize each school based on your academic record and transfer profile.
**Our data shows that without a waitlist appeal letter, applicants have roughly a 12% chance of being admitted from a waitlist at a selective school. With a strong appeal letter and a coordinated waitlist campaign, that rate rises to approximately 45%. A waitlist campaign involves contacting the school over several months to reinforce your accomplishments and continued interest.
Why Choose SOS Admissions?
Transfer admissions requires a clear story and a smart application strategy. SOS Admissions helps you articulate why you are transferring, what you have accomplished on your current path, and why you are prepared to succeed at a more competitive institution. We help students organize that narrative in a way that is easy for an admissions office to follow.
Consultations are available by Zoom, FaceTime, Google Meet, Skype, or phone from anywhere in the world. We also offer in-person meetings at our Beverly Hills office.
Call our college transfer consultants at 310-951-4008 to get started.