Chance Me (Transfer Fall 2016)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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I am a Wisconsin resident who is currently a first year student at the University of California, San Diego.

High School

GPA: 4.0 unweighted (valedictorian)
AP Tests: 4 on Calc AB, 3 on English Lang
AP/College Credit: 19 credits
ACT: 28
ECs: NHS Secretary, Student Council VP, Pep Band, Marching Band, and Concert Band for all four years (drum major for one year, 2nd Chair Clarinet), Varsity Volleyball Manager, National History Day State Alternate, member of volunteer group, and pre med club

College

Major: Microbiology (might change to chemistry)
First Quarter Classes: General Chem, Intro to Psychology, Organismic/Evolutionary Biology
Second Quarter Classes: General Chem 2, Calc 2, Cell Biology, Film Studies, Sociology of Music
ECs: Girl Up, Active Minds, school musical, I hope to play an intramural sport later in the year
GPA: 3.8

I’m looking for a small school in a big city in the northeastern U.S. If you think Barnard might be a reach, are there any similar schools that I should consider?
Should I retake the ACT?

Thanks!

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Why do you want to transfer? That’s the #1 question for transfers, above and beyond GPA or anything else.

ACT is supposed to tell schools how ready you are for college. When you’re in college they really don’t need this as much because they can look and see how you’re actually doing in college. Most schools probably won’t even ask if you qualify for sophomore status when you transfer.

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I want to transfer because I’m unhappy socially and academically at my current school. I’m looking for a more well-rounded education where I am surrounded by peers who are as motivated as I am. I don’t fit in with the laid back lifestyle that California offers and would be a much more inspired student in New York’s fast paced environment.