Does Attending Multiple Colleges Affect Graduate School Admission?

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Attending multiple schools during an undergraduate career is generally not viewed negatively by graduate school admissions departments, especially if the applicant maintains a strong GPA. The primary focus for admissions committees is academic performance rather than the number of institutions attended. Many students transfer schools for valid reasons such as class availability and work schedules, which can be explained in applications if necessary. Overall, as long as the applicant demonstrates strong academic credentials, the number of schools attended is unlikely to impact their chances of acceptance into graduate programs.
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I was wondering if it looks bad to have attended 3 schools during your undergrad career. My situation is that I am looking to transfer from my current community college to another community college in another city due to class availibilty and my work schedule. I plan on transferring to a 4 year and completing the degree.

Will a graduate school admissions department care about how many schools I have attended during my undergrad if my gpa is strong? I appreciate all opinions.
 
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I don't see any logical reason as to why they would care how many schools you went to as long as you have good grades. I'm sure if you explain that you did it to accommodate your schedule as well as class availability they will understand (if they even care that you did it, which I don't think they will).

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jwlurch14 said:
I was wondering if it looks bad to have attended 3 schools during your undergrad career. My situation is that I am looking to transfer from my current community college to another community college in another city due to class availibilty and my work schedule. I plan on transferring to a 4 year and completing the degree.

Will a graduate school admissions department care about how many schools I have attended during my undergrad if my gpa is strong? I appreciate all opinions.


I went to 2 CC and 1 four year university. I am in grad school
 

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