Chances as a transfer

Colleges and Universities A-Z Swarthmore College
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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 *Swarthmore is SAT Optional
-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 3.85 (will have my associates degree)
-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 Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore that can share would be appreciated! Thanks</p>

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<p>*Swarthmore is NOT SAT optional, but I would guess that they’d look at your work in community college for evidence that you could handle college level work.</p>

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<p>thanks momof3…this is from Swarthmores website:
“Students who have completed the equivalent of two or more semesters of university-level work must apply for transfer admission. Admission status for students who have completed less than the equivalent of two semesters of university-level work will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Results of the SAT and ACT are optional for transfer applicants.”</p>

<p>i think the sat is optional only for transfers, which i hope works in my favor</p>

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<p>OK, sorry, I understand your point now and I don’t think you’d want to submit your SAT scores. I do think that the increase in your GPA from high school to community college is very significant and would be favorably viewed.</p>