Check out my stats...thoughts on transferring?

Applying to College
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<p>Hey all,
So I got into Hamilton and am going there next year. I went to a tough boarding school in New England (Groton) and ended up in the middle of my class with hard courses. I've been thinking about retaking the SAT and my SAT II subject tests so I can look at schools like Cornell and Brown. How realistic do you think those schools are given my stats?</p>

<p>SAT I
Critical Reading: 740
Math: 790
Writing: 720</p>

<p>SAT II subject tests
Math2c: 710
Literature: 730
Latin: 660 (Brown only asks for two, Cornell asks for three)</p>

<p>APs
Latin: 4
AB Calculus: 5
Spanish Language: 4
Environmental Science: 3
Spanish Literature: 3
English Language: 4
English Literature: 3</p>

<p>I'm more than willing to redo some SAT stuff and prep over the summer...thoughts on my chances at Cornell or Brown as a transfer after the first term at Hamilton?
Thanks,
Claymangs</p>

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<p>Brown asks for two, so don't send your Latin score. For Cornell, you might want to retake your Latin test. Your SAT I is golden though -- don't retake.</p>

<p>Since APs are self-reported, don't retake those. You're such a great candidate - it's a shame that you were overlooked simply because you went to a competitive school. </p>

<p>I think you have a good chance if you retake your Latin test and maybe do something interesting over the summer. Good luck on transferring!</p>

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<p>So you don't think it'd make a difference to try for something in the 2300s on the SAT and get my two subject tests to around 750+? What kinda gpa with reasonable classes would need to try to transfer to Cornell/Brown?</p>

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<p>No, I don't think it will make a difference. Don't waste your time retaking it -- it's a good score and you should be confident with that.</p>

<p>And I suppose you could retake your subject tests, but I honestly don't think getting both of them up to 750 will make a huge difference. I think you should at least aim for a 3.8 GPA.</p>

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<p>Why not try to get your SAT II scores above 770?
Remember, transfer applicants have to work extra-hard as there aren't as many spots available for them (virtually none).</p>

<p>Perhaps, more people could share their opinion.</p>