<p>Does this greatly improve ones chances of admission(given the person demostrates- in the essay-why the school is the ONLY school that meets his/her needs).</p>
<p>I would like to say yes since I only plan on applying to one or two schools (MIT and maybe UChi), but the logical part of my brain says that it doesn't matter. But then again if you can show the admissions committee that you're a good fit for the school then it helps. I'm not sure if the whole ED dynamic applies to transfer admissions. Just by applying one shows that they need, or at least want, the school. I think that people are accepted/rejected based on what the school wants or needs. That's the only sure fire way to get accepted.</p>
<p>I haven't seen any transfer apps ask what other schools you're applying to, so normally this factor wouldn't enter the process. Demonstrating why it's the only one that meets your needs - that would improve your chances, so long as you meet or exceed the profile of the typical accepted applicant.</p>
<p>no, thats a horrible idea. </p>
<p>you're basically saying 'hi, youre the only thing out there for me because i lack imagination to see myself happy anywhere else and due to my lack of research of other schools, i've chosen your school to cling onto as a dream school'</p>
<p>just dont mention it anywhere in the application. this is irrelevant info. focus on yourself a student.</p>
<p>Educational Incest.</p>
<p>i've had a couple schools that asked me about what other schools i'm applying to...i think UPenn did and so did GWU.</p>
<p>The claremonts also ask what other schools you apply to.</p>
<p>I did that last year, didn't matter at all.
I did everything possible and mentioned that "THAT SCHOOL" was the only school i was interested in!
and end result: rejection (i think my stats were too low)</p>
<p>good example ^</p>
<p>it comes down to your stats. nobody cares how badly you want to go to their school its not about how bad you want them, its about how bad they want u lol</p>
<p>i only applied to one school... i was lucky enough to get in, but i know it was really risky. i wouldn't advise it!</p>
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<p>live by those words and you'll succeed :)
TOTALLY IN AGREEMENT :D</p>
<p>starcatch, which school did you apply to and how'd you manage to ensure your aceptance. I need all the advice in the world as I prepare for my MIT app.</p>
<p>lol yeah i just realized </p>
<p>'its not about how bad you want them, its about how bad they want you'</p>
<p>is a perfect slogan and saying to use when it comes to applying to anywhere haha glad u agree.</p>
<p>i applied and got into vassar college... it wasn't that my acceptance was a guarantee, it was that i really went out on a limb and risked it! I did get in as a freshman, so I figured that that would help me... but they do not accept many transfers, so what i did was very risky. If you want any more details/stats, feel free to PM me!</p>
<p>Worst idea ever!! Do you drink evian?</p>
<p>Columbia asks which other schools you are applying to.</p>
<p>I only applied for transfer to one school, Notre Dame. This allowed me to:</p>
<p>-dedicate everything I had to ND
-write my essay specifically about Notre Dame's econ department
-make two trips to South Bend to meet with the transfer coordinator</p>
<p>I know of people who have applied to more than one school and done very well. However, for me, I think that I needed the extra edge for acceptance to my dream school, the University of College Football in America.</p>
<p>Did they know they were the only school you applied to?</p>
<p>I went to Columbia and had a 3.4GPA (but significant ECs and a great high school record). I was told by my guidance counselor I wouldn't get in anywhere as a transfer but I got into every school I applied to (all Ivies). My main focus was Brown, but I cranked out the other applications in, oh, maybe one day. I think the notion of 'spending extra time" on fewer applications is a bunch of bunk. you have a database of essays from last year, revise them with your newfound skills and pump them out. </p>
<p>In the end I ended up not choosing Brown (chose Dartmouth) and had some of the best years of my life (would have surely loved Brown too). </p>
<p>the point is applying to one school because they'll appreciate the "extra focus" is one of the biggest myths in college admissions.</p>