Chance me for Hamilton Transfer!

Colleges and Universities A-Z Hamilton College
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Please chance me!

Current international Freshman, applying for Asian Studies program
No financial aid needed
Current University: Grinnell College
Current GPA: 3.9 (Straight A mid-term report)
ACT: 32
High school GPA: 3.9 Unweighted (Studied in an American HS in Conn)

College EC’s:

  • Started an East Asian Studies club at a school without EAS major
  • Student government member
  • Founder of a subtitle group with 300k followers on Chinese websites
  • Writing for an organization that promotes liberal arts education in China
  • Currently doing a Vlog series promoting Asian culture

Other:

  • Transfer excuse is legit; Grinnell does not have EAS/ Asian Studies major
  • Taking as many Asia-related courses as I can
  • Recs and essays should also be good; 2 recs written by Asia-related courses’ professors
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Most colleges will like the effort and interest you’ve shown through your high GPA, @SunZhaoyu. I’d say your chances appear good.

Good luck!

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I think you have a good chance especially since you are not applying for financial aid