Hello all! I am a current freshman at Villanova University looking to transfer to a midwest LAC in Fall 2018 as a sophomore.
I have gotten into Drake and St. Olaf, and am waiting to hear back from Macalester (my #1), Oberlin, Grinnell, and Kenyon.
College GPA: 3.67, all A’s and one B
Clubs: Secretary of Political Action club, work study for Office of Study Abroad, Secretary for Model UN, member of the Club Badminton team
High School GPA: 3.86, 9 AP Classes
Clubs: President of Model UN, Class president for Student Council, Secretary of Young Feminists Club and Young Democrats Club, intern for local congressional candidate.
Do I have a chance at getting into the above schools as a transfer? Does anyone have any stories about their own experiences? Any and all help is appreciated!
curious, why are you looking to transfer?
You are in at Drake and St. Olaf. Are you happy with either of those? If so, then you are done.
None of us can predict with the accuracy that you want. So focus on the places where you have been accepted so far.
If you got into two colleges, your transfer essay might be good. Your academics are good, perhaps not great, but good!
As for the remaining colleges, it boils down to your supplements. Given that you’re a US national, money won’t be an issue.
Good luck!
according to http://thecollegematchmaker.com/how-many-transfer-students-get-in-2015-transfer-rates-at-americas-top-colleges/ Macalester’s transfer rate is 12%. Seeing as you were accepted to a school with a fairly low transfer rate, I’d say you have a chance at Macalester, but it is prob a reach.
Oberlin is a bit more likely with 22% transfer acceptance rate. Grinnell is 24% and Kenyon 32%.
Good luck.