Chances for a transfer student

<p>I posted this in the Transfer forum, but I thought some “inside views” from OSU students would be helpful.</p>

<p>Currently, I’m a second semester sophomore at a small-ish SUNY college. After nearly 2 years at this school, I’ve decided that a transfer is necessary in order for me to keep my mental/physical health up to par. I’m not all that pleased with the department I am majoring in (history), and I think I’d like a university that is a bit more vibrant (arts, urban location, etc.).</p>

<p>My stats aren’t thrilling. By the time I put in transfer apps for the Fall 2008 semester, my GPA should be a 3.30-3.40. I’ve been President of my university’s College Democrats chapter since freshman year, and that eats up a lot of my time. I won third prize in the Global and International Studies Program’s annual essay contest my freshman year. Just the other week, my English professor asked me if he could use a paper I wrote as research for his upcoming book (I said yes, obviously!). I was an editor of the undergrad. history review in Fall 2007, and will be applying for the same position this coming semester. I may be forgetting some things, but that’s the thrust of my college career so far.</p>

<p>So, thoughts on OSU chances?</p>

<p>i think a 3.0 plus is automatic so i believe ur in</p>

<p>If I plan to apply to the fall semester, or quarter as the case may be, and I submit an application at the end up the upcoming spring semester, yet sign up for classes in the summer, will those summer courses have any bearing on anything? Is there anyway to inform them I am in the process of taking classes?</p>

<p>Because with those I will surely have a 3.0 gpa. Hopefully a 3.0 as a transfer and a high 20, preferably 30 on the ACT will be good enough for engineering. Hell, I just wanna get in, but I'd prefer Engineering.</p>

<p>person1, I've heard that, but someone claimed that they were told by an OSU employee that it wasn't true.</p>

<p>Does anyone know if the 3.0 "cutoff" has factual basis?</p>

<p>Well, I submitted my application yesterday!</p>

<p>Oh, a quick question: I know SAT/ACT scores are optional for people with over 30 credits (like myself) but I did OK on the ACT (got a 29). Should I send my score in? I don't think it would hurt.</p>