College Transfer Counseling

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You're Not Starting Over. You're Finding Your Way.

Transferring colleges is one of the most overlooked, and most courageous, decisions a student can make. Whether you're leaving a school that wasn't the right fit, changing direction academically, or chasing an opportunity that just opened up, you deserve guidance that actually gets it.

At Throughline, our college transfer counseling meets you exactly where you are. We don't hand you a generic checklist. We start by understanding you: your talents, your goals, and what you actually want out of this next chapter.

From there, we help you build a strategy that's specific to your situation. Whether you're navigating community college transfer pathways, moving between four-year schools, or figuring out which schools even make sense for where you want to go.

 Who This Is For

  • Students currently enrolled who feel like their school isn't the right fit

  • Community college students planning to transfer to a four-year university

  • Students who want to change their major and need a school that better supports that path

  • Anyone who feels stuck and needs a college transfer advisor who will actually listen

  • Students who've started the transfer process but feel overwhelmed or unsure of their next step

 Our Proven Process

STEP 1: Uncover What Makes You, You

Every transfer journey starts with clarity. We begin with the YouScience aptitude assessment, a science-backed tool that reveals your natural talents, traits, and interests. If you've already taken it, we'll revisit your results with fresh eyes and a new context. This isn't about what colleges want to see. It's about understanding what you actually bring to the table.

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STEP 2: Your Transfer Deep Dive

In two focused one-hour sessions, your college transfer counselor will work through:

  • Your YouScience results and what they mean for your transfer direction

  • What's been working, and what hasn't, at your current school

  • Academic alignment: Is your major the right fit? Is there a better path?

  • Which schools and programs match your strengths, interests, and transfer timeline

  • A clear, actionable transfer plan built specifically for you

Step 3: Application Support

For students who want hands-on help through the transfer application process, we don't disappear after the plan is built. We stay by your side through every step, including:

  • Crafting a compelling personal statement that tells your transfer story

  • Navigating school-specific application requirements

  • Tracking deadlines so nothing slips through the cracks

  • Reviewing and refining your application materials before you hit submit

 Investment in Your Success

Find the package that meets you where you are.

College Transfer Counseling Package

Additional Guidance Support

College Transfer Counseling Package

Investment: $1,800

In two 1-hour sessions, you'll unpack your YouScience aptitude assessment results, revealing your innate talents, traits, and interests. We'll explore the alignments, and misalignments, between where you are now and where you want to be, and identify the transfer programs and schools that are the best fit for you.

You'll leave with a customized transfer action plan that includes:

  • Targeted school and program recommendations

  • Clarity on major direction and academic fit

  • Guidance on transfer timelines and requirements

  • Next steps that are clear, realistic, and built around you

Who This is For:

  • Currently enrolled college students (any year) who want to transfer

  • Community college students planning to move to a four-year university

  • Students who want to change their major or academic direction

90-Minute Aptitude Assessment Review

Investment: $599

Not sure if transferring is even the right move? Start here. We'll unpack your YouScience results together and explore how your natural talents align (or don't) with your current path, helping you make a confident, informed decision before taking next steps.

During our 90-minute session, we'll:

  • Unpack your assessment results

  • Explore alignments and misalignments

  • Identify opportunities for growth/change

Additional Guidance Support

Investment: $1000

Need more ongoing support as you work through the transfer process? Add four additional hours of guidance sessions to your package for continued accountability and direction.

 Need support with organization, time management, and follow-through?

Executive Function Coaching is available at any stage of your journey.

Learn More About Our Executive Functioning Packages ➔

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What Makes Our Approach Different

We don't just tell you where to apply, we help you understand why certain schools and programs are worth pursuing based on your actual strengths. Using the YouScience assessment and years of experience guiding students through the transfer process, we help you move from uncertainty to a plan that feels right.

Ready to Find the Right Fit?

Transferring colleges doesn't have to feel like starting from zero. Schedule a free discovery call and let's figure out your next move together.