<p>Hey guys. I'm currently a freshmen in the Smeal College of Business at Penn State University (Main Campus). I attained a 3.67 GPA for the first semester and I'm planning on applying to some other schools as a transfer student for Fall 2013. I attained a 3.94 gpa in HS(No AP classes except AP Calculus AB and AP Government during my senior year) and an 1840 (700 Math, 630 Writing, 510 Critical Reading) on the SAT. </p>
<p>The schools I want to apply to:
-Boston College
-Northwestern University
-New York University
-Northeastern Univeristy
-Boston University</p>
<p>Do any of you guys think I have a chance at any of these schools?</p>
<p>At the schools BC, Northwestern, I honestly have to say your chances are very low. The problem is both have horrendously low acceptance rates that are only getting lower because of increased competition. </p>
<p>NYU is probably zero. While NYU’s transfer rate hovers around 30ish percent, the Stern school of business as an autonomous entity is frankly much much lower. Probably in the single digits. If you want to increase your chance there, stick it out at Penn State until second semester of sophomore year, where you will have finished most of the core. If your core business are all A’s, you will be more competitive. However, once again, your chances are still extremely slim. It’s cut throat to get in there.</p>
<p>However your chances at Northeastern & BU seem much brighter. I know as far as transfer rates go, they are marginally better than the ones previously listed, although I dont think BU’s acceptance rates are THAT great. But still, better none the less.</p>
<p>My advice would be for you to really distinguish yourself. Start up a small business, a non-profit organization, or intern at a corporation. Business transfers will always be significantly more difficult than any other transfer so you have to first get that GPA up, 3.64 aint cutting it at a top business school, and second, differentiate yourself from the crowd of business majors who all have high GPAs.</p>
<p>@Schneizal
First off, I want to thank you so much for replying in an informed fashion. To add to my GPA/SAT, I interned at an accounting firm, won a few awards/medals for volunteerism, commitment, and GPA/Scholarship of $2000 given to only 2 people in our grade during my senior year in high school, and I’ve joined many clubs/had leadership in church. I also went on a mission trip to Bolivia for 2 years in a row, which adds to my extra curricular. Do you believe Penn State is a school worth staying at? Is there any advantage that Penn State has over any of the schools I’ve listed? I’m very anxious to succeed in life and I feel very inferior going to Penn State, even though I always hear it’s a good school…</p>
<p>Penn State has one of the largest alumni networks in the US, and has been hailed as a top school for recruitment by job recruiters. Yes, Penn State is legit. Do not feel ashamed going there, feel empowered. Its effective in getting students employed and plus the price is far far less than any private university.</p>
<p>Your EC’s are fine, but everyone applying to prestigious universities have a laundry list of EC’s. Make sure to get as much internship and corporate world experience as possible to outshine everyone else.</p>
<p>Do not transfer for the sake of “I want to go to a high ranked university.” Transferring should be used when A.) The program/concentration/major you want to delve into is not available or B.)You are woefully unhappy. After all, college are 4 awesome years of life that should be spent consuming as much knowledge and happiness as humanly possible.</p>
<p>I don’t have pride in going to Penn State because of its party reputation. I know it is wrong but one of the reasons why I want to transfer is because of the higher rankings and having pride in the school I go to. I’m very indecisive right now… I need some time to think.</p>
<p>There is nothing wrong with partying. You should be more proud because a school like Penn state not only is economically feasible, academically respected, but also has a social scene where one can have fun on the weekends (or weekdays if that’s your thing) and blow off steam. Remember, college should be fun.</p>
<p>My biggest piece of advice: RELAX! You only have this freedom one time in your life. Remain steadfast in your school work. Aim for the 4.0, but dont forget to live a little</p>