<p>Do ivy leagues or high ranked top schools in the U.S, regard Boston University as a good school to transfer out of? Are there any cases out there which individuals transferred out of Boston University to a better off school? What is really considered important, since my high school gpa was about a 3.2 and my sat scores were in the range of 1700, what g.p.a should I be getting at BU, and when I should transfer- to make the most efficient transfer possible?
Thanks</p>
<p>-Questionsabout</p>
<p>wait
why do you want to transfer out of Boston university without even attending it? It’s a great school and regarded as a top school. I don’t even know how you got into Boston university with a 3.2 gpa and 1700 SAT. Affirmative action?</p>
<p>bu is notorious for grade deflation, or at least that’s what was going on at the time I was applying. so it might be a little difficult transferring out of there. just a heads up.</p>
<p>its because- i’ve always wanted to attend cornell, or columbia. And yes, i heard about the notorious grade deflation which I am quite scared about. I was really interested in this program that cornell holds, which boston university doesn’t, so this is why I want to transfer. I’ll be attending boston university this fall, but I’m still confused as to what to do, since there is grade deflation, and I want my gpa to be at least a 3.5+. Thank you for your comments.</p>
<p>My input:</p>
<p>BU is a tier one school, so besides the grade deflation issue, it doesn’t have a bad reputation. Hell, people have transferred out of community colleges and into Cornell, so you’re good in that department.</p>
<p>I’m certain people have transferred out of BU to a better school. It’s bound to happen since I’m sure they don’t have a 100% retention rate and I’m sure that those individuals who do matriculate to another university go on to a higher ranked school.</p>
<p>As far as what’s important, well, it all depends upon when you transfer. I’d recommend that you apply to transfer for junior status at another school (so send the apps in during your spring semester of your sophomore year) since your college records will become paramount, as opposed to applying earlier and forcing your hs records to hold more weight due to your lack of college experience. Overall, if you’re going to transfer for junior status, the factors which are most important are your gpa, letters of rec, ECs, and essays. Note that these are in no particular order since some students have been granted transfer admittance to schools such as NYU with only 3.5s with good ECs and a good essay, while others who didn’t really have many notable ECs but a 3.8+ gpa were rejected (although the college which they were applying to may have been a reason why they were rejected.) Also, some schools (Cornell included depending upon which school you’re applying for) don’t require your hs transcripts or SAT scores after a certain number of credits, so that’s another reason why I’d recommend junior transfer status.</p>
<p>As far as what gpa you should make…well that’s pretty rhetorical. Always shoot for the highest gpa possible. However, based on your prospective school’s history with grades, this may prove to be difficult to say the least. </p>
<p>Good luck. And once again, my opinion isn’t definitive, so if anyone disagrees, feel free to say so.</p>
<p>lol, you are just like me and I (even going to the same school considering same colleges) and I have advice for both of us. GO TO THE SCHOOL FIRST! You have absolutely no idea what BU will be like and how hard the courses are. College is a lot harder than high school and your GPA will likely be a little lower than it was in high school. You could make great friends. Plus you may have to be there for a while until you can transfer with enough credits. </p>
<p>I really would love to go to Cornell - it was my dream school, but I didn’t get in (probably because of ECs and the fact that i am Asian)… I am not giving up hope that I will get in for a transfer, but I am giving BU a chance. Its a great school in one of my favorite cities with a great BME program and terrific business programs. I’ve seen how much harder college is than high school and it really requires dedication in order to do well. You can’t daydream a lot if you want to get into those schools.</p>
<p>Thank you east, and theman for your comments. What is just scaring me is that the fact is that, the grade deflation at BU, is it like extremely hard to even get a 3.8+ at BU, or does it matter on the courses that you take at BU that make this difference? I’ve thought it was all around but I’m utterly confused. I was also looking into UPENN as one of the places I want to tranfer to, the only thing that is truly bothering me is the grade deflation. If I dont get the g.p.a or the minimum gpa they require, then I’ll have a lower chance of getting admitted into these colleges. Btw are UC transfers hard to get in from schools like BU? Thank you for all your comments once again.</p>
<p>-Questionsabout</p>
<p>Don’t take my word on the grade deflation thing. I’m just informing you of what I’ve deduced from hearsay and articles. If BU has its own sub-forum on here, you may want to ask around on there. As far as minimum gpas, there really isn’t such thing in most higher level colleges in regards to transferring because, as I said before, it’s a holistic process which takes everything into account. However, you probably would want to stay above the median gpa for transfers just to stay on the safe side. And no, UCs won’t be hard to get into from BU if you’re a qualified candidate, but you do need to make sure that you complete their prerequisite classes before applying. Also, note that transfers to UCs are at a disadvantage since these schools are public, not private like other high caliber schools. This being said, most UCs primarily accept transfer students who come from in state colleges. Don’t let this discourage you though, since out of state transfers are only at about a 10% disadvantage in comparison with in state students (this is when looking at stats from UCB, anyway. You can check the small chart here: <a href=“http://students.berkeley.edu/admissions/transfer.asp[/url]”>http://students.berkeley.edu/admissions/transfer.asp</a>).</p>
<p>thank you east!
Have any of you guys seen any stories- where from BU- after their freshmen year, transfer to a top 40 school in the u.s ?
Thanks so much, i appreciate it.</p>
<p>Hey questionsabout,</p>
<p>I’m actually a student at BU right now who is transferring next year. First, let me begin by saying that BU is a really wonderful school. You may find that once you get here, your mind will completely change. The people here are amazing and my professors this year have changed my life. So, definitely go in with an open mind. </p>
<p>That being said, BU obviously isn’t for everyone, and if you definitely want to transfer, you certainly can. But you will have to work hard. Personally, I never thought grade deflation was that big of a deal at BU. Just make it clear to your professors that you are working hard (by asking questions, turning in good work, etc.) and I’m sure you will do well. In a school as big as BU, you have to work a little to make sure that your professors know who you are, so you should ask questions and introduce yourself at the beginning of the semester. Furthermore, you should consider doing some community service work or getting involved with a club. The Community Service Center (CSC) at BU is awesome. They have a good number of programs for people with all different interests, so definitely check there.</p>
<p>For me, I also went into BU hoping to transfer. I didn’t get into my dream school (Notre Dame) the first time around so when I first got to BU and all I could think about was transferring. However, I came to really love BU and I feel lucky to have been here for a year. Ultimately, however, I chose to transfer to Notre Dame because it was a better match for me. But when fall rolls around, I’m going to be so sad to say goodbye to Comm. Ave. and all my friends at BU. </p>
<p>In all, you should really make the most of your time at BU. Work hard and get involved, but keep an open mind. Then at the end of the year, you can make a well-informed decision about which school would be best for you.</p>
<p>Hey!
I’m actually a current BU student looking to transfer (I’m also interested in UCs, UC Berkeley really- what a coincidence!).
I’m going to be a sophomore next year, and although I didn’t have a HORRIBLE time at BU, it just doesn’t offer what I want to get out of college (although many of my friends love the school- I think BU is great for some people but definitely not all.)</p>
<p>As far as grade deflation goes- it seems a lot more rampant in the weed-out pre-med classes than anywhere else. I did have a math professor announce to the class that he is forced to deflate in some of his classes because of the average grade he’s required to give (not sure if this is dictated by the department) but I had another professor who gave out mostly A minuses and B pluses, which is a reflection of un-deflation (intro poli sci class).</p>
<p>If you are looking to avoid possible grade deflation, definitely look up your professors before choosing them. (I’m not quite sure how you would do that during orientation- I think you could look at possible professors when you first receive the packet of classes in your orientation group and then research them before the next day’s final scheduling)</p>
<p>I did have two professors this year who gave out no As in my entire class, and in one of those I think I’m the only one who got an A-. (I shouldn’t say I have 100% certainty in this as I didn’t ask every person in the class- however they were both small classes and #1 you get a pretty good idea of everyone’s grades by being in class with them and #2 one of my professors made us sift through everyone’s papers to receive our grades, including the final.)
However, these professors did not “grade deflate” per se; they simply decided to give low grades when grading subjectively and not curve.</p>
<p>Still, there are notorious teachers outside of the pre-med track who aim to keep their class averages very low (I know of one that took convincing to give a C- average, which I think is pretty low for college-- a 1.7??).</p>
<p>So, back on track. I can tell you that I worked hard my first semester, and much harder my second, and ended up with a 3.8. I’m in honors, and out of the students I know. . . I know one with a 4.0 and a handful of others with higher GPAs than mine. Some of the kids in my honors class last semester were struggling to hold the 3.2 or 3.3 required to keep their scholarships.</p>
<p>OH! I forgot. I’m in CAS. If you’re in SMG or ENG. . . keeping that GPA is a lot more difficult.
Good luck!</p>
<p>I don’t know if anyone answered this already, but I was wondering how much they take into consideration your SAT’s. I’m a sophomore in college right now, thinking of applying to BU for junior year. My SAT’s were terrible, but I’ve been doing pretty well in college. Do you think I should take the SAT’s again?</p>