<p>Don't feel like writing out everything so I'll put all the base info:
College GPA: 3.83, member of 2 clubs and a fraternity
High School GPA: 3.73/4.1
SAT: 2140 (760 writing, 650 math, 730 reading)
ACT: 32 Composite (32 science 35 english, 34 reading, 27 math, 7 writing)
7 or 8 clubs (leadership role in 1)
bunch of community service
no hooks
from Florida
essays should be good
recommendations should be good
I've done interviews with Columbia, Penn and Yale before (Columbia and Penn went well, Yale was okay [did over Skype])
I've applied to (and got rejected from) Penn, Columbia and Yale before
No declared major yet, but looking for communications/english major (definitely graduate program in communication) with focus in sports broadcasting. Might have an internship for sports advertising over the summer. </p>
<p>It’s a bit tougher to chance a transfer, but I’ll try my best:</p>
<p>The Good:
- GPA is solid
- high school GPA not bad either
- ACT is competitive
- strong ECs
- community service
- showed previous interest</p>
<p>The Bad:
- no “wow” factor (think: national recognition, started a business, etc)
- grades and scores are not better than the “average” applicant to these schools</p>
<p>The Chances:
Columbia - Mid Reach
Yale - High Reach
Vanderbilt - High Match
Penn - Low-Mid Reach</p>
<p>Best of luck!!!</p>
<p>same as above. It’s always harder to chance a transfer</p>
<p>bump</p>
<p>What college are you at right now? GPA is different at different schools so that is why I ask. </p>
<p>Honestly, I think they are all reaches. You’re too typical of an applicant and nothing really stands out as impressive, as stated before. The best part of your application is your GPA, but a lot of people applying for transfer have solid GPAs. Have you done much with the clubs that you are in? I would set your sights a bit lower for a transfer.</p>
<p>Also why are you transferring? </p>