<p>Hi there,
Is anyone from Australia, trying to get in as a transfer to the institutions in the US for spring 2010?
It's extremely difficult being an international transfer because:
-there are limited resources (SAT books, essay writing tips- these are a rare find)
-the educational system is completely different, so GPAs and stats dont often match up
-as a transfer student, you have to maintain a good standing at your current college, but still have to work with applications, and SATs
-aussie professors aren't used to giving out recommendation letters, so it's more difficult
-no one is pretty much in the same situation as you, so they often dont understand your frustration</p>
<p>anyway, if you're applying for transfer, I'd love to share a bit of info here and there!</p>