{"id":8999,"date":"2022-10-11T18:18:19","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T22:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/149.4.100.129\/academics\/ohs\/?page_id=8999"},"modified":"2025-07-10T14:36:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T18:36:28","slug":"transfer-honors-program-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ohs\/honors-and-scholarships\/transfer-honors-program\/transfer-honors-program-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Honors Program FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Application FAQs<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<strong>Am I eligible for the Transfer Honors Program?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You have completed at least 60 credits towards an associate&#8217;s or bachelor&#8217;s degree at another accredited college\/university but have<strong> not<\/strong> obtained a bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/li>\n<li>You have a 3.5 GPA or higher.<\/li>\n<li>You will be attending Queens College.<\/li>\n<li>You are not a\u00a0<strong>current<\/strong> Queens College student.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<strong>Whom should I ask for a letter of recommendation?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We recommend asking a former professor who has taught a subject related to the major you will pursue at Queens College.<\/li>\n<li>Someone who can speak to your academic or research track record and potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>What should I submit for my writing sample?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A paper you have written in a course related to a major you will pursue at Queens College.<\/li>\n<li>A paper you have written in a humanities or social science related course.<\/li>\n<li>Research papers or analyses rather than personal reflections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How long should my writing sample be?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Approximately 4-7 pages.<\/li>\n<li><em>Please don&#8217;t send us a book or a one page paper.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What are you looking for in a writing sample?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Analytical and critical thinking ability.<\/li>\n<li>Evidence of original thought and\/or passion.<\/li>\n<li>Readability and clarity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Can I send materials other than a paper?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We will still need a writing sample. 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