Chances as a transfer?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Colgate University
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<p>had a 3.3-3.4 gpa in a large public highschool in NY (So about a 88-89) and SAT of 1160/1600 1810/2400
-Top 25% of my graduating class (650+students)
-president of my class for three consecutive years
-National Honor Society Member as well as active in a few other clubs
-Great recomendations from faculty and local church organization
-Lots and lots of community service hours(Given an award by a local legislator senior year as a recognition for community service.)
-Worked part time during junior and senior year.</p>

<p>Side note: during high school I went through some significant personal problems which i strongly believe prevented me from living up to my potential academically...now that I have those behind me, I know that my college grades are much more accurate of my true potential. </p>

<p>Attend a Community College near home I have my gpa up to a 3.83
-Elected to serve as a Student Government officer for my second year at CC.
-Active member of the political science club (My intended major)
-Work 24-30hours a week part time and continue to volunteer</p>

<p>So first off, could i get into colgate as a junior transfer student? Should I explain my high school situation with the admissions people (not as an excuse but more an explanation) and anyone with info about transfer students at colgate that can share would be appreciated! Thanks</p>

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<p>Do you really want to transfer in as a junior? You will have to complete 2 required Core classes, plus 8 to 10 classes for your major. It will leave little room in your schedule for electives. Do you have any interest in going abroad?</p>

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<p>What if you transfer in as a sophomore?</p>

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<p>It’ll depend how many courses you want them to take to be counted towards graduation. As a junior transfer, you’ll be entitled up to 18 courses for transfer, this include ANY courses you want to take abroad if you do study abroad. That’s your cap. If you want to study abroad, you essentially have to take a leave of absence and just not deal with Colgate at all. (there is also additional paperwork to waive the residency requirement- it’s doable. I’ve done it all) This include no financial aid for any non-Colgate programs. The only way you can study abroad and have Colgate count, you’ll need to do a Colgate study group. If you want to transfer in more non-Colgate courses to be counted towards your distribution requirements or major/minor, the registrar will just not count any electives that you first transferred in. When you graduate is up to you.</p>

<p>I’m just saying that if you want to start as a junior, that’s fine. It’s just that if you want to graduate in TWO years instead of another semester or year, it’s a bit more challenging.</p>