<p>NOTE: I also poster this thread in the transfer students discussion board.</p>
<p>Hey everybody!</p>
<p>I am applying for Spring Transfer 2010 . I study at a very unknown private university (Inter American University of Puerto Rico). I will be applying as a junior transfer. I will be taking next semester off because I already have more than enough credits to apply as a transfer (63 credits). However, I don't know if that will play against me. Anyways, I was hoping if anybody would be so kind to tell me my chances at: Emory, Mcgill, Cornell, Vassar, Amherst, Carnegie Mellon, Colby and UConn. I will narrow my choices to 3, maybe 4.</p>
<p>My Stats:</p>
<p>Ethnicity: Hispanic/Puerto Rican
Major: Political Science/Government
College GPA: 3.86
Courses:</p>
<p>Spring Semester 08 (All core curriculum classes)
*Spanish 1 (In PR this is our primary language)- B
*Writing and Literature aka English level 2- A (This is an advance class)
*Appreciation of Art- A
*Computer Literacy- A
*Dimensions of Contemporary Ethics- A
*Religion- A</p>
<p>Summer
*Spanish 2- B
*Quality of Life (Sorta like a mix between PE and Biology)- A</p>
<p>Fall Semester 08
*Intro to Poli Sci- A
*United States Government- A
*Global Society- A
*Science, technology and environment- A</p>
<p>Spring Semester 09
*Political Research 400 level- A
*Middle East Politics 300 level- A
*Classical Political Thought 400 level- A
*Constitutional Law 400 level-A
*Contemporary and Modern Civilization 300 level- A</p>
<p>EC's</p>
<p>President and founder of Universitario Pasandola Sanamente (loosely translated- University students having a good clean time)
Vice President of the Honor Program
Dean's List
Outstanding Leadership Award in the Honor and International Studies Program
I was a participator in the 17th International Youth Leadership Conference in Prague. (Very selective only 80 were chosen of 1500+ student who applied worldwide)
I was chosen to become part of the exclusive Civics International Czech Leadership Alumni Associates (They chose a group of 70 students who were the most promising and ambitious future leaders that have attended all of Civic Concepts International's conference. That's over 2000 alumni)</p>
<p>Reasons for transfer: My school lacks what I want, an academic challenge. I can easily coast my way through this university but that is not my intention. I want to learn and grow. I also don't fit well with the student population. I can socialize but I'd rather be in a environment were people have actual opinions and are not afraid to voice them. The facilities are appalling. Some professors are good but most of them are in desperate need of retirement. Overall, I hate it. I also plan to continue my studies into Law School (preferably Yale Law School) and I need a good preparation for that.</p>
<p>High School GPA: 3.50
SAT: R 510 M 390 W 440= 1340 out of 2400
AP: English 4 and Math 4 (This APs are specifically made for Puerto Rico)
ECs: Don't apply</p>
<p>Comments: I know my SAT score is awful awful awful. 95% of schools in PR do not prepare you for the SAT instead they prepare you for the Spanish version of the SAT, the College Board. I barely studied for it and my knowledge of Math was abysmal. I know I can do MUCH MUCH better. However, since I am a junior transfer I do not see that it will make any difference. Also, since I got a 4 in both English and Math, my university validated 12 credits (6 credits for English and 6 Credits for Math) out my core curriculum that is why I have 63 credits. Another note of interest is that I started studying in the Spring Semester because I decided to take my first semester off so I could travel the US and visit the campuses of the universities I was interested.</p>
<p>Any input will be greatly appreciated. Suggestions of other universities that you think may also be a good fit for me, will also be welcomed.</p>
<p>Thank you again,</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Jemma</p>