Chances as a transfer?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Virginia
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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 UVA 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 UVA that can share would be appreciated! Thanks</p>

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<p>You should probably get in; I had a similar high school and college GPAs before i transferred as a second year for this fall. Your SAT is lower than mine, but I think UVA puts more weight on GPA and courseload. If your schedule is strong enough you should be fine–although mine wasn’t especially difficult so I wouldn’t worry too much. Good luck!</p>

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<p>thanks boredkid, just wondering…are you from Virginia or out of state? I ask because i heard it is much easier to be admitted if you are an instate transfer…i am not.</p>

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<p>Right, that’s a good point. I’m instate, although I didn’t transfer from a Virginia community college (where I think transfer admission is higher than instate students from other 4-year institutions).</p>

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<p>ya i hope living in the northeast is not held against me</p>

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<p>It will be. As an out of state transfer, you don’t have much of a chance. You are going to be competing with in state transfer, who, if they get their A.S or A.A, are guaranteed to get in if they meet basic requirements. Leaving those out, you’ll be at the low middle of GPAs. You have a better chance at NYU than you do UVA.</p>