Transfer Scholars Network connects Madison College students to nation's top universities

Madison College has partnered with the Transfer Scholars Network to elevate transfer opportunities for its graduates at the nation’s most prestigious colleges and universities.

The Transfer Scholar Network (TSN), led by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program and supported by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, aims to enhance the national transfer pathway to four-year institutions with high graduation rates. TSN establishes direct connections between high-achieving students from two-year colleges and admissions representatives at the U.S.’s top higher education institutions.

With exclusive webinars, invaluable resources, generous financial aid, and dedicated support, TSN will empower Madison College students to navigate the transfer admissions and financial aid processes effectively.

Nomination for the TSN is based on well-defined eligibility criteria, including academic excellence, financial need, holistic life experiences, and readiness for transfer. Once nominated, students receive personalized letters, guiding them through a brief application process on the TSN portal, ensuring a swift connection to senior admissions leaders at its esteemed partner colleges.

“This program is an amazing opportunity for Madison College students. We know the education that we provide our students is an excellent foundation for the completion of a bachelor’s degree and our participation as a partner confirms the rigor provided at Madison College,” said Madison College Transfer Services Director Yohlunda Mosley Hill.

Madison College is a recognized leader in successfully preparing its students to transfer to four-year institutions to complete their studies. Madison College’s Liberal Arts Transfer Program allows students to complete pre-major coursework in: Arts and Humanities, Education, Professional Health, Economics and Pre-business, Engineering, Pre-BSN Nursing, Social Sciences, and Science, Math, and Technology.

Madison College initiated the TSN partnership to expand its reach to students. Since launching in 2021, TSN has successfully engaged 372 students from eight two-year colleges, with most achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher and coming from diverse backgrounds, including lower-income communities. In its inaugural admissions cycle in Spring 2022, over 20% of TSN students received admission offers from partner colleges, significantly exceeding the average admission rate of 15.6% at these institutions.

Madison College encourages students interested in the Transfer Scholars Network can find additional information at the Transfer Scholars Network website or contact Madison College Transfer Services at transfer@madisconcollege.edu.