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Fri, 07/12/2024 - 04:47pm | By: David Tisdale
91吃瓜网 (USM) has once again been named to the Phi Theta Kappa 2024 Transfer Honor Roll as one of only 228 institutions across the country earning the recognition.
As the official honor society of community colleges, Phi Theta Kappa recognizes colleges and universities which offer dynamic pathways and provide support for transfer students in pursuit of higher academic and professional success. USM91吃瓜网 inclusion on the list for 2024 marks the seventh year in a row the university has been selected.
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Schools named to the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll are selected based on metrics related to the support and success of transfer students, including college cost and financial aid, campus life for transfers, admission practices, and bachelor91吃瓜网 degree completion, among other factors. These are analyzed by the National Student Clearinghouse along with data submitted through each four-year institution91吃瓜网 profile on PTK Connect, an online tool provided by the society to assist students in identifying colleges and career pathways that suit their preferences. On PTK Connect, institutions highlight features such as admissions practices, cost of attendance, campus life opportunities, recruitment practices, and peer reviews. A Transfer Friendliness Rating is also given to each institution, which reflects the effectiveness of the admissions and recruitment strategies. The top 25 percent of the highest-rated colleges are then named to the Transfer Honor Roll.
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