Hi everyone!
I am a first year community college student. I will be transferring as a second year. I applied to 9 schools over winter break and would like to know what realistically my chances are.
I am looking to transfer from community college to a 4 year university this fall.
These are the schools I’m applying to–
- Cornell University
- University of Rochester
- SUNY University at Buffalo
- Penn State
- UVA
- George Mason University
- University of Delaware
- Ohio University
- Xavier University
I realize that Cornell is a HUGE reach. I just wanted to give it a shot and see if I could get in, not that I am expecting to get in.
Rochester will probably be a bit of a reach, but not as much as Cornell. I am going to do a transfer interview in the spring, which I am told can help your application.
UVA is my dream school. I am out of state, so I am unsure if my chances are lower because of that.
Here are my college stats–
First semester (fall 2019): 16 credits, 3.15 gpa
- Intermediate Algebra ©
- English Composition 1 (B+)
- United States History to 1865 (A)
- Elementary French 1 (A)
- Intro Astronomy (B)
Second semester (spring 2020/current semester): 16 credits, hopefully 4.00 - Intro Probability and Statistics
- Health and Wellness
- Intro Philosophy
- Intro Sociology
- Intro Theater
32 total credits
I hope to get all A’s this semester. My classes are less strenuous and I am not working nearly as much as I was.
If I get all A’s this semester my final gpa would be a 3.56.
High School stats–
My gpa was a 2.9 and I did not take the sat. My counselor persuaded me to not take the sat because I wouldn’t need it for community college. I wish that I would have taken it, but ultimately it was my fault not his. I know my gpa is dismal, but I had several medical problems, which I would prefer to not go into.
I would appreciate any input anyone has to offer, thank you!