<p>I am a freshman at Colgate University and am considering transferring, but I don't want to waste my time with the applications if I don't have a chance of getting in. </p>
<p>My high school GPA:3.9 (6 APs)
SAT: 2100
ACT:31
Colgate GPA: 3.42
Colgate Coursework (1st semester): Multivariable Calculus, Advanced Compositions and Stylistics (level 300 Spanish class), Introduction to Economics, Legacies of the Ancient World (required as part of the core curriculum).</p>
<p>The schools i'm considering applying to are:</p>
<p>Northwestern
Tufts
UPenn
Brown
WashU
William & Mary (was accepted off of the wait list last year but turned them down)</p>
<p>I need help!!</p>
<p>You have a good shot at W&M, but I’m not sure your college GPA is high enough for some of the other schools you list. It looks like you had a moderately difficult course load, but I’m pretty sure the average college GPA of accepted transfers at top schools is 3.8-4.0. It doesn’t sound like you’re certain on transferring…if you wait and apply next year and get your GPA up into at least the 3.75-4.0 range I’d say you have a great shot at the others.</p>
<p>Oh, and I think you’d have a decent chance at Tufts right now.</p>
<p>But hey, what do I know?</p>
<p>I was kinda banking on the idea that I was coming from a school that was already selective and rigorous so my GPA would mean more, but I might be wrong.</p>
<p>You’re GPA is way too low and Colgate isn’t nearly as selective as the schools you listed.</p>
<p>Is it harder to transfer to a school after sophmore year though?</p>
<p>omg im a freshman transferring out of colgate tooooo!</p>
<p>i took multivariate and intro to econ too, but my gpa is much higher</p>
<p>Why are you transferring, by the way?</p>
<p>highschoogirl45: my S is a Fr at a top tier LAC and is looking at transferring to Northwestern (different school/major from you, tho v competetive). As I understand it, if you are transferring as a rising Soph, your HS stats will be taken into consideration more than if you applied as a a rising Jr, and your HS gpa is strong. But, as in all things college-app-wise, check with the individual school. They each have their own rubric/formula on these things.
Your reasons for transferring are important by way of explaining why you need to/want to leave your current school, and why the one your applying to suits you better. It can also be factored into your drop in gpa, if that was impacted by the lack of a good “fit”, somehow.
Good luck!:)</p>