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From Concept to Campus: Lessons from the Design, Launch, and Growth of Transfer Explorer
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This research brief shares information about Transfer Explorer, an online tool designed to make college credit transfer more transparent, accessible, and actionable for learners, advisors, and institutions. The tool, inspired by CUNY Transfer Explorer, aggregates credit mobility data across colleges and universities in multiple states. This research highlights the design, pilot, launch, and ongoing refinement of the tool, offering insights into strategic decisions, technical challenges, and partnerships that make it useful.