Lace Up Your College Shoes

Lace Up Your College Shoes

Author: Scott Cooper October 29, 2025 Duration: 16:18
30 Days to Transfer
Education

In this episode, we discuss the things to look for in deciding where to go. Bottom line- you need to have a lot of conversations and quiet time to reflect on what is best for you! Here are some things to consider and there are more in the PDF available at Transferman.org

Condensed Transfer College Checklist

• 1. Review your financial aid package with an advisor and aim to keep debt under $10,000.

• 2. Confirm you were admitted into the major you want.

• 3. Visit the campus – check weekend life and overall feel.

• 4. Compare in-state vs. out-of-state costs and opportunities.

• 5. Evaluate extracurriculars, transfer support services, and clubs.

• 6. Consider personal growth – will this school push you outside your comfort zone?

• 7. Check location for career opportunities in your field (e.g., LA for film, Silicon Valley for tech).

• 8. Talk with family and advisors – but remember this is *your* decision.

• 9. Take time for reflection or prayer – trust your gut feeling.

• 10. Confirm your SIR by the deadline (May 1 or June 1) and opt in to waitlists if desired.

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Navigating the path from a community college to a four-year university is a significant journey, filled with specific questions and logistical steps. 30 Days to Transfer, hosted by Scott Cooper, is designed to be a daily companion for that exact process. This education-focused podcast structures the overwhelming transfer timeline into a manageable, day-by-day exploration. Each episode tackles a distinct topic, starting with the foundational mindset needed for success before moving into the nitty-gritty of applications, deadlines, and essay writing. The series concludes by looking ahead at the broader impact of a degree and how to eventually give back to the community. Scott provides not just advice but practical tools; every session includes journal prompts and access to helpful handouts via a newsletter. It’s a structured, supportive resource that aims to demystify the entire transfer experience over one month of focused listening. Tune in to find clarity and confidence for your own educational transition.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 31

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Bloom Where You are Planted [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:27
Happiness Reflection WorksheetTake a moment to reflect on what truly makes you happy. Use this worksheet to connect your sourcesof happiness to your studies, career path, and life direction.List the top 5–10 things that…
A Time to Every Purpose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:59
In this episode we look at the timeline for the transfer year ( For Fall admissions) and the PDF available at trnasferman.org is super helpful to visualize what you need to do. Stay close to your transfer center this spr…
2 Legit, 2 Legit Now Submit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:15
Get the full checklist at Transferman.org!Final Mental ChecklistLet’s recap before you submit:✅ Counselor has reviewed everything.✅ All grades and transcripts entered accurately.✅ Residency and income sections match FAFS…
Serve First [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:00
There are so many benefits to volunteering- In this episode we look at some of the positives like:Volunteering strengthens your application.It reduces stress by taking your focus off yourself.It builds connections that c…
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Duration: 12:34
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Find Your Stripes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:43
Episode Summary:Feeling like the “new zebra” on campus? You’re not alone. Just like zebras survive by blending into the herd, transfer students thrive when they find their community.In this episode of 30 Days to Transfer…
The Big Rocks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:50
We all get the same 24 hours—so why do some people seem to get so much done? In this episode of 30 Days to Transfer, Scott Cooper, your Transfer Man, shares the “Jar of Rocks” parable and shows students how to focus on w…
Personally Speaking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:58
In this episode we explore something very, very close to you...your personality. You should always fit the job/major to you, rather than the other way around. But to do that, you need to know WHO you are. These tools can…
Fearless Financial [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:46
In this episode we dive into good debt vs bad debt, I reveal money saving student discounts, a great place to get your textbooks and we set up a savings plan and take a look at a UC Financial aid package for a student wi…
Like a Boss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:46
In this episode we discuss how to answer the top 5 questions that you will find in job, scholarship, and college interviews. My counterpart from England " Transfer Bloke" joins me on the call to help answer some of the q…

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