Chances for a Naval Academy transfer?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>I'm a junior transfer applicant from the United States Naval Academy and I'm looking to get into Michigan for the Winter term. I'm a Quantitative Economics major (half math/half econ) with a 3.24 GPA, but I'm looking to switch into Mathematical Sciences or pure Mathematics if I get accepted to Michigan. In high school I had a 3.4 weighted and a 3.3 unweighted GPA. I received a 28 on the ACT. I have pretty extensive extra curriculars and was an All-American water polo player in high school. I also have played polo for two years here at the Naval Acadmey. I would have a lot higher GPA, but my last semester was ridiculously hard and I ended up with a 2.63 for the semester (ouch!). I'm also worried that my decision to apply to Michigan was really late and I submitted my application on September 30th, the day before the deadline; however, all of other required materials made it in before then. In two years I have 72 credits to date which I believe somewhat displays a challenging course load. My transcript at the academy looks like this:</p>

<p>Semester 1:
Rhetoric and Introduction to Literature I A 3 credits
Calculus I B 4 credits
U.S. Government B 3 credits
Boxing/Wrestling A 0 credits
Seamanship A 2 credits
Foundations of Chemistry I B 4 credits
Hours: 16 GPA:3.31</p>

<p>Semester 2:
Rhetoric and Introduction to Literature II A 3 credits
4/C Swimming A 0 credits
Preparing to Lead A 2 credits
American Naval History B 3 credits
Introduction to Navigation A 2 credits
Calculus II A 4 credits
Foundations of Chem II B 4 credits
Hours: 18 GPA: 3.61</p>

<p>Semester 3:
Introductory Economics: SQE Majors C 3 credits
General Physics I A 4 credits
Ethics and Moral Reasoning A 3 credits
Navigation and Piloting B 2 credits
Physical Education A 0 credits
Calculus III with Optimization A 4 credits
Matrix Theory B 3 credits
Hours: 19 GPA: 3.42</p>

<p>Semester 4:
Microeconomics: SQE Majors C 3 credits
Multivariable Calculus C 3 credits
Linear Models and Optimization B 3 credits
The West in a Global Context B 3 credits
General Physics II C 4 credits
Martial Arts I A 0 credits
Language and Linguistics A 3 credits
Hours: 19 GPA: 2.63</p>

<p>Cumulative Hours: 72
Cumulative GPA: 3.24</p>

<p>I have started taking these courses for this current 2008 fall semester because I am forced to go to class while the process for my separation goes through (it takes a couple weeks and I will be going back home to Michigan October 20th), although I won't be receiving any credit.</p>

<p>ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS
MACROECONOMICS SQE MAJORS
THE WEST IN THE MODERN WORLD
LEADERSHIP: THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS WITH MATRICES
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS I
Hours: 20</p>

<p>Do I have a decent chance to be accepted?</p>

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<p>The C in Multivariable Calculus is a bit concerning, considering your previous stellar performances in Calculus. And your recalculated GPA would be a concern as well, my rough math makes me think it's above a 3.0. And there is a distinct downward trend of grades, but with a letter of explanation that's okay.</p>

<p>However despite this, were I an admissions counselor, I'd recommend you for admission. I know it takes a lot to even get into the Naval Academy in the first place.</p>

<p>Be advised however, that a few of your classes will not transfer (American Naval History and Navigation and Piloting for example), but that's okay and not too much of a concern.</p>

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<p>Thanks JJJJust. Accepted! :)</p>

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<p>Congrats, how many days do you have left at "Canoe U" before you can leave?</p>

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<p>Haha, I've never heard "Canoe U," but that's a good one! I'm leaving Monday the 27th. I guess I'll just get a job until school starts. I also applied to Notre Dame, but they send out their decisions December 1st at the earliest, which is the enrollment fee deadline for Michigan. I still don't know which university I would rather go to, but hopefully I can ask for an early decision.</p>

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<p>Oh, maybe Canoe U is more CGA, but IDK, it can work both ways. I kinda want to go to Navy, or CGA, but I'm not sure, it's no fun at all, you know all about that, lol. </p>

<p>Good luck at UM.</p>