I am currently a freshman in a 4 years college and I plan to transfer and attend a prestigious college (USC, UNC, etc) during the fall semester of my jr year. I am trying to get a GPA of 3.7 or higher before I transfer, however most of the professors in my major grades very tough at my current college. I think the highest grade that i can get before transferring is a 3.5 or 3.6. Would it be wise to transfer to a community college for my sophomore year in order to ace my grade so I can have a higher chance of getting into a prestigious college during my jr year? Or would this actually jeopardize my chance since the college see that I already attended 2 different schools.
If you can’t get more than a 3.5 in your presumably non-prestigious college, why do you think you will do well in a prestigious college? The professors grade very tough because college is tough. I would continue where you are…get involved in your college and do the best you can. See where you are next year… You may love your college or you may feel like you need more.
@bopper I am not really enjoying my college right now that’s another reason why I want to transfer to a community college first before continuing my education in a better college.
Are you at a CUNY? OOS schools are expensive and transfers don’t get much aid. How much can your parents pay per year? Do you qualify for the new NYS Excelsior tuition grant?
@austinmshauri i am not at CUNY and i can afford to pay for transfer. In addition, I already saved money for staying in state for college at the beginning.
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If finances aren’t an issue you have options, but I wouldn’t transfer to a community college because I don’t think that will help you. What don’t you like about your current school? In your transfer app you’re likely going to have to explain why you want that school and you’re going to need a better answer than prestige. Do they have better programs for your major? What is it about them that you like? I think you should get involved on your current campus and do the best you can. If you decide you don’t like it, then apply to some schools that are better fits for you.