Comp Sci Transfer to Virginia Tech - Chance?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Looking to transfer to Virginia Tech from NVCC. About to start my last Semester of Sophomore year, but I will have to take one class over summer to graduate on time (switched majors midway through 1st Semester)</p>

<p>Cum GPA: 3.14</p>

<p>Pros:
- I am a Volunteer Firefighter/EMT at a local department (Started January 2012)
- I had an unpaid internship at a Cybersecurity Government Contractor
- I am a founding member of a Debate and Forensics club at one of the smaller NVCC Campuses
- I am a founding member of a Computer Science Interest Group (nothing big here, just a small pre-club group)
- I live in Virginia
- My GPA has been increasing every semester and I have a B in both Calc Classes and an A in my most recent Advanced Computer Science class
- My brother graduated Tech in 2007</p>

<p>Cons:
- 3.1 GPA -_____-
- I am unable to get the Guaranteed Admissions agreement due to two C's, one in my first Comp Sci class I ever took, and one in a Biology class freshman year as I pulled myself together
- I'm sure from what I HAVEN'T listed you can think of a few more cons</p>

<p>I know I may be a reach for VT but I am really, really, hoping I get in as it is a dream of mine. I found Computer Science to be very tough though (I'm a Liberal Arts type of guy) but I have persevered through and I am hoping to show this on my personal statement.</p>

<p>I will be applying for early decision as a transfer, the application is due on Jan 6th.</p>

<p>What do you guys think my chances are? What about for other Virginia schools such as:</p>

<p>George Mason Uni
James Madison Uni
University of VA</p>

<p>Thanks guys! I will happily chance you back if you'd like.</p>

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<p>Just bumping for some input and thoughts by some people.</p>

<p>I am working on my personal statements right now and I am a good writer so I am hoping it’ll help my chances.</p>

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<p>You are a definite chance. When they review your transcript and see you have done well and not flunked school and have done alot of ec’s (founded a club, did an internship) they will accept you. Good luck and do well!</p>

<p>Chance Me </p>

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<p>Bump again for ideas…</p>

<p>My GPA is worrying me so I know what to expect but I want to hear some other opinions please.</p>

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<p>One more bump to see if anyone can chance me. Please! And thank you.</p>