chance me for wake fall 09 transfer please :)

Colleges and Universities A-Z Wake Forest University
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<p>My stats are:
~3.85 College GPA after 2 semesters/27 credits, think it will be around the same after this semester in which im taking 15 so ill be up at 42 when applying, and will have another 15 = 57 by the time of transfer. My guess/hope is that my gpa will stay around the same, might be a slight change up or down, but hoping for up, ofcourse.</p>

<p>I have n 'A' average HS GPA from Sweden where I am from.</p>

<p>I have NOT taken the SATs/ACTs, which i know might be a problem for some schools, but i know that others dont require you to take that once uve done a certain amount of credits.</p>

<p>I am an international student(from sweden) but I currently go to Hawaii Pacific University. My parents are also from India so I believe my different cultural backgrounds will help for diversity etc.
speak 3 languages fluently.
have traveled A LOT, seen every country in europe, been to asia several times, and seen a lot of US..</p>

<p>Financial aid NOT needed</p>

<p>Dean's List 3 semesters at current university</p>

<p>A bit of community service, 4 hours/week</p>

<p>Worked last summer at a home for patients with mental retardation, taking care of them etc.</p>

<p>I think one of the strongest parts is my athletic past which I will include in the essays, either small ones or additional information/EC's</p>

<p>I have played soccer for about 15 years(I'm 19) in Sweden, and there I was offered positions in some of Swedens best private clubs but I had to decline due to moving to the US for 2 years, and I also had a few other offers once I got to the US with teams for boys that were 2 years older than me.
I was also chosen to play for the stockholm team and was a candidate to be able to play for the Swedish Junior National Team but had to back out due to a knee injury which lasted until this summer when i had surgery..
I also played a lot of Tennis in which ive also won many tournaments for example 2 Junior Division tournaments in Dallas as well as getting 2 Best Effort Awards, and a stockholm regional tournament in Sweden where I placed 2nd and others.
+ lots of other sports like snowboarding and surfing + more</p>

<p>I only have 1 recommendation at the moment, but can get a few more, the one i have is very good, and i can get at least 2 very good ones, and probably 1 or 2 pretty good ones..</p>

<p>basically, i think that some of the things that set me apart are my nationality etc for diversity
my athletics
and i will add some EC's, thinking of some things that will be good and that interest me </p>

<p>I am applying for PRE MED / BIO</p>

<p>so what do you guys think?
any responses are appreciated!</p>

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<p>I don't know much about transer chances, but your college GPA looks excellent. I would call the admissions people (they are so nice, honestly) and ask questions. You should also find out how your units will transfer - supposedly not always the easiest at Wake.<br>
Make sure your essays are good, and that you show a genuine interest in Wake. Make sure and interview - there is an on-line mag called Windows on Wake that will give you up-to date info on campus and changes they are looking at - be aware of those and how you fit into their long range planning. Good Luck!</p>

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<p>ok thank you :) thats a great answer and some good tips! ill definitely do that :)</p>

<p>and if anyone else has any opinions, that would also be very appreciated :)</p>

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<p>Actually I think transfer admissions are easier than high school admissions, the percentage rate of accepted is higher anyway. I think you have a great chance. Might I suggest talking to the soccer coach? Our soccer team is unbelievable (#1 in the country the last two years) and on the last mock draft for the MLS draft Wake players were #1, #4, #10, and #15. So I have no idea if you might be able to get a scholarship for soccer or if you would want to try to walk on the team. That is another avenue though, that will certainly distinguish you.</p>

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<p>ok that sounds great :)
what really?! :D i had no idea :D thats awesome! :) yea im definitely gonna talk to him! i mean, i havent played seriously for a while due to a knee injury but i just had surgery this summer and its getting really good nowadays :D but if i talked to the coach maybe hed let me play with the team during practice for a while until i got 'back in the game' :)
thanks! thats a great tip! i will definitely check that out!</p>