<p>I am going to Emory in the fall but might want to go IVY after that (only the best- HYP- and yes I know Princeton doesn't take transfers but I might try anyway, they may make exception). Chance me please!</p>
<p>GPA- 3.39999999
SATS- 570 math, 590 CR, 650 writing (am taking again)
ECs- Art, played an instrument, volunteered at soup kitchen and homeless place
Jobs- worked at Burger King and as a camp counselor
Awards- none!
Hooks- URM. First- Generation College Kid.</p>
<p>Is that supposed to be 3.9999 or 3.3999?</p>
<p>Because if it’s the latter then I don’t want to be the bringer of bad news but I don’t think you have a good shot at transferring to HYP.</p>
<p>And for some reason I thought Princeton doesn’t take transfers but Im most likely wrong so someone correct me</p>
<p>How did you get into Emory?</p>
<p>haha^ at borb’s comment.
You will not be able to transfer. You are unfortunately a little deluded about your intelligence. Be happy to have received admission into such a good university like Emory. So just be satisfied and FORGET about transferring.</p>
<p>I prefer to think of it as optimistic and confident, rather than deluded. I took the SATS once after not preparing, I believe I can improve if I study and try again. I got a perfect essay score and think it’s decent for not studying at all. My GPA is low because of a horrible freshman year. Junior year I had a 3.9 UW. I’ve taken many APs and done well, as well as doing well on the SAT subject tests.</p>
<p>I got into Emory because the committee must have realized how AWESOME I am. My older brother attends also, except he had better stats than me. I am thrilled about being admitted and didn’t expect to, however I want to keep every option open since I’ve always wanted to attend school in the East but was not accepted to any schools over there.</p>
<p>Either way, your SAT’s are low, and unless you do some SERIOUS work in college (Along with a 4.0), you don’t have a chance at transferring.
Keep in mind how high the freshmen retention rate is, and you’ll be competing with other kids with high SATs and GPAs from top 25 schools who think that they’d like Harvard more than [Insert other Ivy League school here].</p>
<p>They’re only low for this websites standards, which are largely unrealistic. The SATs don’t prove anything, besides how well one can prepare for a certain test. If I can improve my score the next time and get a high GPA in college, I don’t see why I’d be less qualified than anyone else. Not to mention colleges don’t put as much emphasis on SATs for transfers. But thanks for the input anyways (not sarcastic, I appreciate the feedback).</p>
<p>yea SATs are wayyy to low and your ECs arent that great either. Emory is an amazing school. I’d say stay there.</p>
<p>^^ I say your SATS are low because you’ll be competing with other kids who might be just as college qualified as you. So what would be the deciding factor? The kid who had a higher high school GPA/SAT.</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>With studying, you’ll maybe go from an 1160 to a 1260 at most. You won’t get into the 1500’s, which is what you would need to even remotely have a shot (which would still be a very remote chance, given the GPA). </p>
<p>I’m also surprised you made it into Emory. You SAT Score is well below the bottom 25th percentile (Emory: 1300-1470) and your GPA is well below average (Emory: 3.72).</p>
<p>Your #1 concern right now shouldn’t be Harvard (where you’re obviously well under qualified) but instead on keeping your GPA up at a school where you’re clearly well below average.</p>
<p>650 writing is in the 90th percentile nationally (without studying and on the first try mind you). My GPA was 3.9 last year. Even though I’m probably considered below average for Emory’s standards, I’m not in general. I had a bad start freshman year because of my home life, but I think success in AP courses and an upward trajectory should mean something. Also, I have an extensive list of EC’s but didn’t list them all- I can if anyone is interested but I highly doubt anyone cares.</p>
<p>Don’t take it so personal. People are just giving you a realistic perspective of your chances in transferring, which is what you requested. </p>
<p>If you think you’re special, then go ahead and apply and ignore what everyone else thinks. You’ll get flat out rejected, but go ahead and try.</p>
<p>^^ The nation average is 500 across the board. Do you think the Ivy League gives a **** about your “90th percentile” score? Keep in mind that it’s in writing, which is the lease looked at aspect of your SAT scores. The bottom 25th percentile for HYP is 1400 (M+CR), you have an 1160. Even if you had a 4.0 GPA w/ 2250 SAT, there’s nothing to “WOW” the admissions office with. Get a 3.8+ in college, score a 790 on your GRE, then apply to grad school. </p>
<p>tl;dr: You’re not going to transfer into HYP.</p>
<p>SATs are too low, study more, and you should have a shot at raising them. You also need to work on your ECs + volunteering. What about your schedule–is it rigorous enough?</p>
<p>DON’t FEED ■■■■■</p>