Chance at transferring into top schools

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm a Sophomore at NJIT Honors College class of '14 majoring in Electrical Engineering with double minor in astronomy and finance. I would like to know my chances at some of the top schools such as cooper union, columbia, carnegie mellon, etc.</p>

<p>I didn't do so hot during my high school career, so my mind is on "i can't possibly do that" mode. And I came here to either solidify my low self-esteem or to break free from the pessimistic spirit and be more enthusiastic and passionate about my future. Bottom line, I'm kindda looking for motivation of some sort.</p>

<p>High school stats
- 3.8 Weighted GPA <a href="out%20of%204.3">i</a>*
- 1900 SAT <a href="score%20choice">i</a>[i/i], 800 SAT2 Math 2
- AP Physics C, Calc BC, Psych, Micro
- Bunch of volunteering, leadership positions</p>

<p>College stats
- In honors college
- 3.75 GPA <a href="out%20of%204">i</a> (one C+ in english)*
- A's in ALL major-related courses <a href="math%20&%20physics%20&%20etc">i</a>*
- Involved in an electric car project with IEEE
- Leadership position in astronomy club</p>

<p>Other
- Male asian.
- Low income bracket</p>

<p>I'm wondering if it I would have any chance whatsoever. Would I be able to get these schools to get even vaguely interested in accepting me? Also, what other schools would you suggest? Keep in mind this is a transfer application.</p>

<p>Thanks in advanced!</p>

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<p>They’re worth a try, except erhps CMU, which is unlikely to give a low income transfer enough aid.</p>

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<p>Thank you Waverly. But when you say worth a try does it mean “it’s a reach but you could try” or “it’s a match”? I really don’t know where I stand as of now.
Anyone else wanna chance more specifically/suggest schools that would be a match?</p>

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<p>An ivy is always going to be a reach, few leave so they take very few transfers. I don’t know about Cooper, but I’d imagine that’s tough too.</p>

<p>Schools that are a match and will give you the money you need is a tall order. Your SAT scores a low for schools that meet need. What about your state flagship?</p>

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<p>I lived in NJ for about 8 years now, but my permanent residency is still pending therefore I’m technically an international. I don’t know if that would affect my chances, but I am prepared to take some loans.</p>

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<p>Aid for international transfers is practically non existent. You’d be borrowing the full cost, and that’s if you have a good co signer. Probably not worth it for an undergrad degree.</p>

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<p>So you are saying I should just stay where I am right now?
Then what about extremely prestigious places that has good financial aid system like purdue or mit? would I have ANY chance at all?</p>

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<p>bumpppppppp10</p>

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<p>bumpbumpbump</p>

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<p>Definitely a shot at Perdue, but I don’t know if they have money for intnl transfers, check their web site.</p>