Chances for a Transfer Student

<p>I just completed my freshman year at the University of New Hampshire and I am looking to transfer to either Columbia or Georgetown (SFS). While I know it is difficult to say, what would be my chances of gaining acceptance based on the following stats:</p>

<p>College GPA: 3.8; 4 AP classes w/ 3 or better on exam</p>

<p>College Awards: Named a NSEP Boren Scholar (130 selected out of 900 applicants) for AY study in Egypt; Hamel Scholar as one of the top seven incoming UNH freshmen; Presidential Scholar</p>

<p>College Activities: Officer for UNH Model UN; won delegation award at the International Collegiate Model UN in NYC; intramural field hockey</p>

<p>Will study at the American University in Cairo's Arabic Language Institute for 2009/10</p>

<p>thanks !</p>

<p>Hi, as a former Georgetown student myself who has undergone the transfer admissions process, I would say you have a great shot provided that your recommendations and essays are as legit as what you have listed here. Bear in mind that many School of Foreign Service requirements are unique to Georgetown, and you may have to take a couple of introductory courses again before you get the ball rolling for your major.</p>

<p>As for Columbia, the rate is so low that you can only pray for a miracle to get accepted. It’s incredibly tough for everyone. Best of luck with your applications.</p>

<p>Thanks for the response -</p>

<p>Recommendation letters will most likely be my strongest aspect, being able to produce personal ones from the UNH president, VP, and chairs of both my majors’ departments. Given that you were a Georgetown transfer student, what are the chances of receiving merit aid?</p>

<p>as always, make a strong case for yourself, be honest and make your story compelling and unique. also, your essays need to really specify why you want to go from your current school to a new one! :)</p>

<p>good luck</p>

<p>I don’t want to bring your mood down or anything, but SFS was incredibly random this year.</p>

<p>I got into Stanford, Brown, and Duke, but not SFS. Anyway, just to put it into perspective try to apply to a larger number of schools.</p>