Chances of UW

Chance Me / Match Me!
1

What are my chances of transferring to University of Washington as a sophomore?

High school stats:
Cumulative GPA: 2.6
Act Score: 24

College Stats:
Due to application deadline I will only have 1 quarter of college work to show for (I am not sure if they request your winter/spring quarter grades).
Classes:
Microeconomics: A- (business pre req)
Statistics: A- (business pre req)
Anthropology: A-

Extracurriculars:
Received those grades while playing college soccer for the school. Also while working. Joining the investment club the start of winter quarter. Going to be a member of Phi Thetta Kappa (community college honors society).

I intend on trasferring into the UW College of Arts and Sciences as a sophomore (pre-business). I am interested in finance whether in Seattle or New York and I will explain in my essay how networking is vital in investment banking which is why it is important to get to UW (Seattle) as soon as possible. I also attend a community college in Washington if that helps.

2

Your chances are low. You do not have a compelling need to transfer early (“I want to network” won’t do). Additionally, by by applying with only three courses completed, you won’t have enough of a college-level record to distract admissions from your 2.6 high school GPA.

I suspect you’ll have to stay at the CC for the second year.

3

^ That may be true, but don’t let that stop you from giving it your best shot. Emphasize the personal and intellectual growth you have experienced this year. Good luck!

4

Do you know of any “compelling needs” that I can emphasize in my application?

5

Thank you I will, did you transfer to UW?

6

Compelling academic needs – “I have exhausted all the math (or other subject) classes available at my community college.” “The classes I need to take next are not offered at WSU or other campuses in-state.”