Chances for a Spring transfer admit...

<p>Hey you guys. I am currently taking a semester off and plan to apply as a transfer to the College of Liberal Arts for the Spring '10 semester. I completed 30 credits at Concordia College-Moorhead, 26 of which I know will transfer to the U of M. </p>

<p>College G.P.A.: 3.05</p>

<p>However, I attempted 34 credits; 4 credits that I know will not transfer and 4 failed credits. Only 25 credits will satisfy liberal education requirements at CLA though (1 credit won't satisfy anything, and the 4 credits I failed, had I passed, wouldn't have either, though they do transfer).</p>

<p>College G.P.A. (consisting only of those 25 credits working toward CLA liberal education requirements): 3.52</p>

<p>Will this be considered? Do you guys think I have a chance of getting in? Sorry it's not a link, and I would be a Spring transfer, but here is the Fall 2009 transfer student profile: [url=<a href="http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/cla.html%5DTransfer"&gt;http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/cla.html]Transfer&lt;/a> Admission Requirements - College of Liberal Arts<a href="scroll%20down%20when%20you%20get%20there">/url</a>.</p>

<p>Also, my other stats that might be considered:</p>

<p>ACT Composite: 26
Mathematics subscore: 31</p>

<p>I plan to entire a major program involving mathematics; do they consider this?</p>

<p>My weak points:</p>

<p>High School G.P.A.: 2.81 (some accelerated classes)
Class Rank: Bottom Half (650 students)
Little paid work experience </p>

<p>However, am I correct in saying these variables do not factor in as much, excluding work experience (because I am a college transfer)? Will my lack of work experience affect me?</p>

<p>I put forward a limited number of volunteer hours, nothing to be too proud about. "ECs" took up the majority of my time year-round in high school, particularly committing to one athletic (I earned letters during the season for playing and during the off-season for training). I was able to play at the collegiate level as a freshman because of this. Do they like to see commitment and success in one particular area, or is it "the more the better?" Should I point this commitment out on my application?</p>

<p>My mother, many of her seven siblings, and her father all attended the U of M. Additionally, my father took some classes at the U. Does this help me and should I point it out on my application? I am in-state, in case you are wondering.</p>

<p>So, I think I have covered everything. Do you guys think I have a shot? I plan on applying on September 1st. If I have forgotten anything, or you would like me to explain anything further, please let me know. Thanks.</p>

<p>I am sure that no one reading this will have a greater ability to answer your questions than an admissions counselor at the U. Find out who is in charge of your application and ask them what you have posted here and get the information from an informed source!</p>