Community college transfer to top colleges

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<p>Hey, could use a little help. I have a bit of a uncommon college path so far. </p>

<p>As a freshman, I was a student enrolled at the University of Illinois in the College of Business. I participated in a handful of EC's and had a 3.7 GPA that year. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen family problems, I had to return home and attend the local community college this school year for my sophomore year. I received a 4.0 GPA my first semester. </p>

<p>Now, I am looking to transfer into the best college I can possibly get admitted to. I understand that going to community college this year probably makes me a less desirable student to admit for many colleges but I am hoping I still have a chance at some top schools. Also, in high school I was class rank 2/90 with a 4.0 UW GPA and 31 ACT. </p>

<p>Right now, I am looking to apply to Northwestern, Georgetown, Washington University, and NYU (Stern). Do I have a realistic chance at getting into any of these schools? </p>

<p>Also, could you guys help recommend some more top ~40 schools that you think I would have a chance at getting in. Appreciate any help. </p>

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<p>Can you return to University of Illinois?</p>

<p>Also, prior college courses and grades, both at the University of Illinois and at your community college, are the biggest factor in transfer admissions, particularly if you transfer at the junior level after two years of college.</p>

<p>The most transfer-friendly schools are often your in-state public universities. In some states, they prefer community college transfers, and have pre-made course equivalency lists with community colleges.</p>

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<p>Also, the fact you started as a business major may work against you, depending on the classes you took, since top schools often see it as a “soft” major and its requirements may not be on par with these schools’ distribution requirements. Some may want to see specific classes.
Check that. Both your university and CC GPA’s are very good.
As a 2nd semester sophomore, it’s likely your high school record would be of very little import.</p>