Pottsmi1,
Yes, you shold address both the reason for the transfer and the reasons why your undergrad education took 5 years in an optional essay. But neither of these are things to be defensive about explain this concisely (5 sentences). Don't worry about this.
--Paul Bodine, Great Applications for Business School,
www.paulsbodine.com/outcomesPottsmi1 wrote:
I started my college career at one University (went for a small scholarship) and decided right away it wasn't the place for me. I transferred after one year and then spent 4 years at the university that I received my degree from. Should I address the reason for the transfer? or the fact I went for 5 years? My major (Chemical Engineering) has a pretty specific course track and the majority of my classmates were 5th years as well. Any input appreciated.
Thanks!!