<p>I am currently a student at Suny Albany and i would like to transfer to a higher level school. I would like to know which schools would be good transfer options and my chances for getting in them (safety,match,reach).</p>
<p>Info
Current college gpa- 3.45, just started my junior year
Sat- took the sats in high school and i got 1110 on the old sat parts, dont remember my writing grade. Might take them again and if i do i would bet on a much higher score
high school gpa- 2.95
college activities- currently in the national collegian honors society at Albany</p>
<p>The only reason my gpa is a 3.45 and not higher is because of my first semester freshmen year in which i got a 2.5 because of some family problems. After that i achieved a 3.94, 3.75, and a 3.5 to average out at the 3.45. I would just like to know which schools would be good to transfer into (preferable around New York) and how my chances are. I would also prefer a decent looking campus since Albany is not exactly gorgeous. Thats another big reason im transfering.</p>
<p>I can't really give you help with schools... but are aware that if you apply to transfer, you'll have to apply to be a junior next year? Universities don't let you apply as an upcoming senior (which you would be), as they want you to attend their school for at least two years if they are going to grant you a degree. So if you do transfer, you'll have to take a fifth year.</p>
<p>Yea i thought id need at least two years but as long as i get into a college i want, i will be fine with that. So if anyone has any suggestions on some good colleges and universitys that would be great.</p>
<p>You will have to check the policies of each school you are interested in. Not only do most require you to have 2 years at their school..... , some will not accept tranfers who have more than "x" credits at prior school(s) and some won't even allow you to be willing to forego those credits.</p>
<p>So, check first whether your plan will work at the schools you listed above (post #5). My view would be that they are all reaches for pretty much everyone, with the possible exception of Northeastern. Doesn't mean you shouldn't try, but - if you would not be content to finish out at Albany if you don't succeed at the reaches - then you should add some safe schools to your list.</p>