Do I have a chance at transfering to BC?

Transfer Students
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<p>Hi, I'm a senior in High School, and I'm going to Fordham next fall, but I'm in a precarious position because I didn't really know what I wanted my college experience to be like until apps had already been sent out. I didn't apply to BC, but as I've done more research, I've really fallen in love with the school.
My current high school GPA is a 3.98
ACT: 31/36
I'm the editor-in-chief of my school paper, I do lots of volunteer work, I'm on a few student boards for different arts organizations, and I've been the arts rep for my schools ASB for the past two years. </p>

<p>I have three questions: What else does the BC transfer process require? Is there any benefit to applying to be a Spring 2013 transfer or should I wait to apply for Fall 2013? And lastly, do I seem like I'd have a good chance at being accepted as a transfer? </p>

<p>Thanks so much!</p>

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<p>Transferring in spring as a freshman is very difficult, because you don’t even have a single semester of college under your belt.</p>

<p>Is financial aid an issue?</p>

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<p>You need to start by going to the BC website. That’s where you’ll find out what BC requires for transfers; and information like this:</p>

<p>[Transfer</a> Admission Procedures - Office of Undergraduate Admission - Boston College](<a href=“http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/admission/undergrad/transfer/admissionprocedures.html]Transfer”>http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/admission/undergrad/transfer/admissionprocedures.html)</p>

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<p>Will your family need financial aid?</p>

<p>Most transfer students do not receive adequate aid. If you really want to go BC that much, then take a gap year and apply. However, realize that admission to BC isn’t a given. If you feel that you want a college education that Fordham can’t give you, then apply with a new list of colleges you like next year (reaches, matches, safeties). You could spend the gap year doing anything- working, volunteering, etc.</p>

<p>If you aren’t worried about financial aid, go ahead and try to transfer from Fordham. However, I suggest that you keep an open mind and do your best at Fordham. It’s a great school and you may end up loving it!</p>