Average GPA chances?

<p>I was wondering what the chances were for a transfer student w/an average GPA, but excellent essay, shining recs, and high test scores? I'm a sophmore transfer looking into BU, Northwestern, and Brown, among others, but any out of those three would be a dream of mine. I realize they'd all be under the category of long shots, but do you think I stand a chance? My gpa has been between 3.2-3.45. (only one C on my transcript) thanks.</p>

<p>I'm also curious. Would a 3.5 at a top public (applying for jr-sr years) make one competitive @ Cornell, brown, penn, Northwestern, WUSTL, Emory... sorry to list so many, but if you know ANY, speak up</p>

<p>bump....any input please?</p>

<p>what schools are you guys coming from?</p>

<p>Currently I'm at a community college in the Chicago area...</p>

<p>I'd work very hard to try and bring that GPA up. If you can bring up your GPA and convince the application reviewers you need to go to that school; you will be probably be admitted.</p>