<p>I go to a CC in NY and was wondering about my chances to get into Whitman to study Finance.</p>
<p>I've only completed one year and plan on staying at the CC to get my AS in Business Admin. before transferring. </p>
<p>My GPA is roughly 3.8/4.0...I say roughly since I'm still awaiting 2 classes to finalize the grades but I should be in good shape.</p>
<p>All grades are A's and A- except for 2 CC classes I took in highschool - Precalc (B+) and Physics II (B+).</p>
<p>I'm in my school's honors program. </p>
<p>I'm a member of PTK, although the chapter doesn't seem to be too active, so I haven't really done anything with it other than join.</p>
<p>I'm worried since I basically have zero extracurriculars under my belt; I have a job outside of school (completely unrelated to finance) and am literally working all the time. I plan to get more involved next semester (Business club, math club, etc.).</p>
<p>My SAT score was an 1800 if that still matters.</p>
<p>I can get good recommendations from the top faculty at my current school.</p>
<p>I've met with advisers/representatives from SU/Whitman.</p>
<p>Do I have a good chance of getting in next year?</p>
<p>You have an excellent chance of getting in based on current grades and work ethic. Counselors will realize that you cannot do much in the way of EC’s if you are working that much and going to school. If you join some clubs next year that will be a bonus. </p>
<p>Personally you should be getting yourself up to visit the school and get marked by admissions as a very interested student. Just saying hello initially to show interest is something they want to see. If you can place yourself in the crosshairs with one admissions counselor a few times between now and time for applications next year it should give you an edge over other transfers. Go at least two more times after the 1st visit so you can ask more questions as to what you can do to increase your chances for admission. Just become a polite pain in the backside and they will remember you. </p>
<p>During the fall when school is back in session, you should schedule a private visit to sit in on classes and then be able to meet with a Whitman advisor to leave your mark there also and express your desire to be accepted. You can ask them what you need to take for courses to make your application get more attention. Don’t be afraid to be forward and ask them what they are looking for in a T-fer student. Do not try to make an impact by repetitive phone contact. Face to face visits with Admissions and Whitman staff is what will truly impress them of your interest to become an SU student and support your college 100%. </p>
<p>You also need to start thinking about essays if required ??? for T-fers. You need to look at the questions now and figure out how you’re going to respond in a unique way that will make your essay stand out from the rest of the applicants. Watch that you don’t go out to far off the edge of the earth with it either. Get unbiased critiques from older folks or professionals who deal with college admission essays - even if you have to pay someone credible. Make it flawless as far as grammar and SPELLING are concerned. You have lots of time to make it perfect. Maybe admissions can clue you in whether admissions essay questions change from year to year.</p>
<p>Maybe try volunteering for one thing at least. Even if it’s just for a day.</p>
<p>Now time to get in their face!</p>
<p>I wish you luck because my daughter absolutely loves the SU and what it has to offer in the way of Education and overall school spirit.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your reply! I actually went to Whitman the other day to speak with an adviser. I was offered the chance to join SU’s investment club while still enrolled at OCC, which is awesome!</p>