<p>I'm looking to transfer. Main reason is location. Right now, I'm at Augustana College in Illinois. It's tiny and lacks the life of big universities that I want. I chose this school because of my parents, now I wish I would've made my own decision and gone out to the east coast like I prefered. So, please take the time to chance me. I would really appreciate it! I'm sort of in a pickle and any help/advice would be fantastic! </p>
<p>High School -
Cum. gpa: 3.6 UW, 4.2 W
ACT: 28 (bad test taker, trust me)
Clubs: Speech (made it to final rounds of regionals, second place division tournament, varsity speaker), Spanish club (president), Publications (editor-in-chief), Debate (freshman year, no awards), Peer mentors (senior leader)
Misc.: Outstanding Senior, Graduation speaker, ranked 37 our of 535</p>
<p>College -
Honors program
Gpa: 4.0
Clubs: Debate, Newspaper, Literary Magazine, Debate recruiter, College Dems
I will be transferring with 36 credits
English (writing emphasis) and Journalism major</p>
<p>Work -
Government position: 10-15 hrs/week</p>
<p>Volunteer -
200+ hours</p>
<p>Activism -
Member of Save Darfur Coalition
'' Amnesty International
'' Sierra Club</p>
<p>Colleges accepted to Fall '09 -
UIUC
Loyola Chicago
Illinois Wesleyan
Valpo
Iowa
Drake University
DePaul
American U
Colorado -Boulder
UW - Madison</p>
<p>Schools for fall '10 - </p>
<p>University of Vermont
UVA
Grinnell
Northwestern
Dartmouth
Vassar
UChicago
URichmond
Cornell
Oberlin
Middlebury
Bryn Mawr
Kenyon
Sarah Lawrence
Bard
Dickinson</p>
<p>Also, i have recommendations; two to be exact. They are both great for the record. So that's not a problem. As for essays, I'm a pretty good writer and an English major... not too worried about that aspect of applying. If anyone else has transferred, any helpful hints?</p>
<p>If I need to provide any more info let me know. Or if you have any suggestions.... looking for a school where academics truly matter and a school that has national recognition for grad school purposes. Thanks!!</p>