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What We Look for in Your Application
Holistic review. If you are a senior in high school doing research on what colleges look for in your application, you’ve probably heard that term A LOT lately. But do you really know what it means? A holistic application review means we look at the application itself, all required documents...

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As a Transfer Student, Why Choose CU?
Transferring to a new university can be an exciting yet daunting endeavor. But how do you know which school is right for you? The University of Colorado Boulder excels in many different areas-- with 12 different research institutes, a top-rated school of business, and one of the nation’s most comprehensive...

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What Happens to My Application After I Apply?
You've hit submit on your application and now you’re anxiously awaiting your decision! Here in Colorado, our dedicated admissions staff are busy processing and evaluating every application that we receive in order to get those admission decisions sent out as promptly as possible. Each year, I continue to be impressed...

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Top 5 Tips for a Smooth Transition for Veterans

I'm currently in my senior year pursuing a major in mathematics in the College of... Read more
Jordyn Matthews, CU Boulder current transfer student

5 Things to Know When Transferring to CU Boulder

I am currently a senior graduating in December with my double major in neuroscience and... Read more
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Life as a CU Boulder International Transfer Student

When I decided that I wanted to transfer schools in the spring of 2018, I... Read more
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Life at CU Boulder as an international transfer student

My name is Xuefei and I am an international transfer student who is currently studying... Read more
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How a Transfer Visit Helped Me Decide

By Abby Kruse For a student coming from a smaller community, CU Boulder can seem... Read more
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A Home Away From Home

By Acayla Paulette I knew the moment that I saw Sewall, it was where I... Read more
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