Do I have any chance of admission as a transfer student?

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I would really like to transfer to Northwestern as I think it would be a better school for me. Unfortunately my GPA my first semester of college was not very good so I don’t think I really have a chance, but I would like to know what you guys think. Here are my stats:

  • UW Madison currently
  • 2.88 gpa :(
  • 32 ACT
  • 91 credits currently (senior standing I think)
  • two foreign languages (french and spanish)
  • direct admit to school of business at madison (I don't know if this matters but I'll put it anyway)
  • freshman/1 semester completed at madison

I don’t know what else Northwestern looks for in transfer students, so I’ll leave it at that. Do I have any chance of admission if I apply next year?

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With a 2.98 college GPA there is no chance of transferring to Northwestern if that GPA does not improve significantly. You failed to stand out at Madison so why would a more elite school take a chance on you?

You need to get your act together and take advantage of the great opportunities at Madison instead of trying to pursue prestige.

3

Of course you do. Northwestern values diversity. Use your essay to show what you will add to the community. Best of luck!