Community college transfer to top schools

Transfer Students
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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>You have a very good shot at all of those schools. I would also suggest trying USC Marshall (assuming you’re sticking to business), and UNC’s Kenan Flagler. The fact that you got a 3.7 at UIUC is very impressive. You should be able to explain that you had to return home and therefore had to go to a CC. It’s not like you went to a CC and went into a slump; instead you did as good as you possibly could have grade-wise, so I wouldn’t say it makes you less desirable at all. Good luck!</p>