Chances of transferring while on school probation?

Transfer Students
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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I am currently a freshmen at a top-30 university with a 3.9 GPA. My course load included two high level classes (I recieved As in both), one of which was the highest level phil. course offered to undergrads. I need to transfer as a result of family issues, but I now fear that my chances are quite slim since I have recently been put on housing probation (pot related). I was hoping to transfer to either NYU or Columbia College. If anyone can offer some insight into this issue I would greatly appreciate it.</p>

<p>P.S.
My recs are lined up (I had a very close relationship with two of my profs).
H.S GPA : ~3.6
SAT I - 2240 SAT IIs - 750 (Math IIC), 770 (Chem.)
5 APS</p>

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<p>they'll probably make you write a misconduct statement or something...but you can apply.</p>

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<p>With lots of highly qualified transfer applicants, I would think both NYU and Columbia would have plenty to choose from who haven't been caught breaking the rules. No school wants to admit a proven "problem" student, which is likely how they will perceive someone who is on probation.</p>

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<p>Nice Chuvak89... you deserved it... I really don't see any point in doing drugs - cigarattes - alchohol...!</p>

<p>Why break social norms?</p>

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<p>Even if your probation is not on your transcript, all schools ask you if you have ever been on probation and then require you to explain the circumstances. If you broke not just the school's rules but the law in your state, you will appear to whomever reviews your application as someone who could potentially be even greater trouble in the future. Schools are generally very wary of students involved in drug incidences, regardless of how academically competent they seem to be.</p>

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<p>"Why break social norms?"</p>

<p>There are LOTS of good reasons to break social norms, but doing so can complicate one's life.</p>

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<p>I think chances are very slim, given the competitiveness of the transfer pool.</p>

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<p>"Why break social norms?" </p>

<p>He'd be breaking social norms had he not participated in some underage, collegiate drinking.</p>

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<p>"He'd be breaking social norms had he not participated in some underage, collegiate drinking."</p>

<p>According to the OP, the probation isn't due to drinking.</p>

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<p>sorry... i come from a different country...</p>

<p>Alchohol is prohibited in Pakistan. Only non-Muslims are allowed to drink it by showing their National Identity Card which states what religion they are.</p>

<p>Anyone can beat u up if they catch u with alchohol.</p>

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<p>"According to the OP, the probation isn't due to drinking."</p>

<p>That's even more collegiate American.</p>