<p>plan to transfer to binghamton university, syracuse, NYU, UC, UCSC, boston.</p>
<p>3.02 gpa 26 units</p>
<p>currently taking 15 units this semester. may wind up with a 3.2 in the end. </p>
<p>sadly, no activities, volunteer work, experiences</p>
<p>However, I do have some professor's recommendations.</p>
<p>what are my chances at the mentioned colleges/universities? will i be able to submit my spring semester grades in as well?</p>
<p>NYU= tough
Syracuse= tough
binghamton = good
UC= uni of cali berkeley? = tough
boston = tough.</p>
<p>3.0-3.2 gpa and no ECs does not bode well for any of these colleges (not sure what UC stands for) except Bing.</p>
<p>For many colleges, Instructor LORs are a required part of the transfer appllication. </p>
<p>The UCs are difficult to transfer to as an OOS student, and if accepted, expect to pay full OOS tuition, bring COA to about to 50k/yr. See the UC Transfer subforum for more info.</p>
<p>Final spring semester grades are not available when decisions are made, however some schools require a mid-term grade report.</p>
<p>so, would it be advisable to remain in a school within my state? I don’t want to take out loans, especially with high unemployment now. However, i had friends who gone to state schools with full ride. Don’t tell me this only occur to students with scholarships…</p>
<p>does rigorous course play any role in acceptance? I only been taking general classes thus far, and still haven’t declared a major. </p>
<p>Is there anything i can do to appear stronger to the administrators, given the little time i have before applying? I would rather not waste money applying to schools that are far reaching. Are there NY states school that anyone can recommend? I could search online, but i rather want opinions from others, especially if you been to one and loved it.</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
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<p>For the vast majority of students this is the case, whether as a fr or as a transfer. While many posters on this website are trying to get into OOS publics or privates, this is in no way the norm, particularly when money is a concern. </p>
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<p>People often do not use the term “full ride” correctly, it should only apply to merit scholarships, but some use it to refer to need based FA. I have no idea what the situation is with your friends, but I can tell you that there are only 2 public universities in the country that offer OOS students the same need based FA as IS students, UVA and UNC-CH; for both fr and transfer students.</p>
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<p>Yes, rigor of coursework is a factor that is considered along with your gpa and the school you attend. Colleges do recognize that during the first couple of years students tend to take many lower level requirements.</p>
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<p>Also look and post on the NY Colleges subforum, under College Search & Selection, State forums.</p>
<p>thank you, very helpful ^</p>
<p>i am bumping this thread because i had just received my fall’11 grades. </p>
<p>B+ calculus 1
B+ General chemistry 1
C Biology 2
A American literature</p>
<p>My current GPA is a 3.07</p>
<p>My common app isn’t due till 3 month. While i understand that is a lot of time, I want to know if my chances at the following schools are even possible. I don’t want to apply to all and invest my time +$ to not get accepted</p>
<p>Binghamton university upstate ny
suny @ stony brook
Cornell university (really want to get in)
purchase university
buffalo university
syracuse university</p>
<p>i asked my cal professor and my literature for recommendations and they were pleased to write me one.</p>
<p>binghamton - target
stony brook - target
Cornell university - I dont think you have a shot…not to be rude (no EC’s, volunteer work, experience, internships, etc etc and the C in Biology is really going to hurt you) To even be considered a competitive applicant for Cornell (although this also largely depends on the school in Cornell), you need about a GPA of 3.5 and higher.
Purchase university - dont know
Buffalo University - target
Syracuse - reach</p>
<p>Loans will be part of the aid package at all of them schools. The large merit scholarships that might avoid them go to high stats kids applying as freshmen.</p>
<p>@fruitmoney- You make a good point. I assume target means i should apply? Say, i get accepted to binghamton. If i complete my last two years there with high marks, is there a chance i can get into cornell for my graduate program? I realize i start clean but will my old grades be factor into my graduate app?</p>
<p>How can i find volunteer work, experiences, internship etc etc. </p>
<p>Cornell is my dream college. Disregarding cost, how can i secure myself at this school. It is never too late to prepare. </p>
<p>@waverly- From experience, How are the cost at suny schools compare to cuny? Is financial aid coverage the same? Thanks</p>
<p>Yup that is definitely a possibility, you just have to involve yourself on campus a lot and what not. Show that you’re ready to crack down and take school seriously.
I actually go to Binghamton University right now and transferred in from Hunter College and have been offered a transfer option to Cornell University for this coming Fall semester. And yep Cornell is also my dream school, I honestly just worked my butt off and didn’t let myself get anything lower than a B+ in ANY of my classes. Also I just seeked out volunteer opportunities and did a lot of research…</p>
<p>If you’re curious about the price of suny vs cuny…in my situation cuny was definitely WAY cheaper. That is when financial aid was applied and everything, and I had lived at home at Hunter so I saved money on room and board. I come from a family that earns less than $20,000 though so I have an estimated family contribution of 0.</p>
<p>Purchase University=SUNY Purchase, its a match to you, if you are a NY resident, it will be your safety.</p>
<p>@ fruitmoney- I currently attend a cuny school in ny as well. I, too came from a family that earns less than average americans. My tuition is fully paid by the government and i get extra money to pay for food and traveling expense.My question is- will it be the same if i attend suny? or will i have to take out loans?</p>
<p>My main concern right now is finding a job in the city while i’m on my break. It will definitely help with my financial problems. </p>
<p>Also, i hear a lot about students doing research, and it seems like a big deal. How can i be involved?</p>
<p>@artloverplus- Yes, i meant Suny purchase. Thank you.</p>
<p>I have to take out a small loan for attending Binghamton, so you probably will have to also.</p>
<p>Im trying to find research opportunities myself, you just have to seek them out. GL</p>
<p>Thanks for the info. Anyone else?</p>
<p>Out everywhere except for the SUNYs. If you want to have a shot at the other schools you’ll need to buckle down and get a 4.0 or close to it the next two semesters as well as adding some ECs. Even if you increase your GPA dramatically you’re still probably not going to get into Cornell by the way since your cumulative GPA will still be lacking.</p>
<p>that’s heart-wrenching to hear. :(</p>
<p>I just got word that my Biology grade was accidentally mixed with another student. I actually got a B-, not a C. cum gpa is a 3.148. Does that give me a better shot at the mentioned colleges?</p>
<p>As stated, i also have teacher’s recommendations coming in.</p>
<p>Try to get your GPA at least to 3.4 somehow in the next semester. On NYU’s site it says the average GPA is 3.7 for transfer applicants (I suspect this is a bit high, but it is a SAFE gpa). Usually to be in decent standing at a school of that tier you want to be 3.5+ GPA wise.</p>
<p>Also find 1 or 2 good ECs that you are dedicated to and play a large part in. Then write about them; I’m surprised you don’t have any community service by now.</p>
<p>I feel I am living a life of regrets. </p>
<p>How can i participate in CS? how can i find internship/volunteer opportunities?
I am eager to get things accomplished to improve myself. Please help!!</p>