<p>hey, i haven't been on here long, but i haven't seen a whole lot on transfer students. I was wondering if anyone can tell me my chances on getting into a few schools:</p>
<p>Cornell
University of Virginia
University of Michigan
Amherst</p>
<p>I have a 3.575 gpa, all A's except for failing intermediate algebra (summer course, but i have since taken trig as a summer course and got a b) and a c in oil painting. i have almost 70 credits (i am aware that i will lose some of them when i transfer) and have taken japanese, trig, statistics, history, anthropology, english, bio, and philosophy classes.</p>
<p>act score (april 2001): 28 composite, 33 reading, 30 english, 27 science, 20 math, am i forgetting one?</p>
<p>ec's: currently raising 2 sons, married, equestrian team, ballet, working on campus for 2 years</p>
<p>anyway, let me know anything...thanks.</p>
<p>From hardest to easiest:</p>
<p>Amherst: reach
Cornell: reach
UVA: reach (in-state would be match)
UMich: reach (in-state would be match)</p>
<p>I would suggest adding some more match schools and, if you are intent on transferring soon, a safety or two. You have a unique situation which I think will sit well with the admissions committee, but for Amherst and Cornell particularly you have a low GPA and ACT score and I doubt the F in int. algebra will fair well. Some good schools that I would consider matches for you include Boston University, the College of William and Mary, and other schools of similar caliber. If you are interested, I don't mind recommending more schools if you have any specific criteria. Good luck.</p>
<p>^I agree. What college are you coming from? I would suggest retaking the ACT.</p>
<p>I am coming from oakland community college in michigan, i have since studied outside of class and am currently taking trig to make up for the alg grade.</p>
<p>i am also low income, though i am not sure how to go about letting the admissions people know that... i keep hearing about all these low income programs to increase talent and all that but the admissions are need-blind...how does that work?</p>
<p>I think you'll be in at Michigan as you are capable and have a unique story.</p>