Currently at Boston University- Looking to Transfer Out (Econ Major)

Transfer Students
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<p>I want to apply as a junior transfer. </p>

<p>HS GPA: 3.6
SATs: 700V, 680 M
ECs: Editor of Newspaper, Varsity Fencing, other leadership positions</p>

<p>College GPA: 3.15- it's been a rough Freshman year
ECs:
-Was elected to the BU Allocations Board- takes care of funding for all the student organizations
-Red Cross Volunteers
- Grameen Bank Internship- Bank works on microcredit- gives loans to poorest women in third world countries without collateral</p>

<p>I know my GPA is too low for the Ivies... Can you guys help recommend some possible schools with good econ programs. I am looking at some LACs-- Out of 100, what are my chances at Wellesley (35% transfer rate), Smith, and Wesleyan.</p>

<p>I have an upward moving GPA even tho it is a 3.1... If I can get a 4.0 next semester what are my chances?</p>

<p>Other schools-- LAC or private- are welcome
Please help!</p>

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<p>What don't you like about BU? anyway, my hs GPA is the same as yours, and for economics I'd choose between UMD-college park, University of Georgia (not sure), University of Texas at Austin, or Rutgers. i'll come back if i think of more.</p>

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<p>you could also look into UNC</p>

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<p>hi gnrgurl, i was a freshman at BU this year and i'll be a sophomore transfer student at Wesleyan this fall. I was a Religion Major/Pre-dental at BU, and my gpa at BU when applying to transfer was a 3.5 but it fell to a 3.37 second semester. I didn't have anything going on at BU except for my grades (which weren't even amazing) and I got into all of the schools I applied to for transferring. So you've definitely got a shot at Wesleyan! I think Wes really paid attention to my essay and recommendations and didn't just analyze my numbers. Good luck</p>

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<p>my friend at BU says its the worst cuz of the grade deflation</p>