Does High School Matter for a Mature Transfer?

<p>It's been over ten years since I was in high school. My GPA was pretty low then, but, since returning to college full-time in '07 my GPA is 3.92.</p>

<p>Will my high school performance weigh as heavily in admissions decisions?</p>

<p>Will my old SAT score matter (1400 on 1600 scale)?</p>

<p>Also, I need to get a report from my guidance counselor at my old high school. What if I know he retired the year and I left? Will someone just write a report based on my transcript - it won't do me any favors - and if so will they mention that they never knew me personally?</p>

<p>LOVE,</p>

<p>hellojan</p>

<p>They won't pay attention to HS grades as much because the more time you spend away from HS, the less those grades matter. For example, Penn LPS says that if a continuing education student has had no formal schooling ( which I realize is not your case), they will not base the app on HS grades but more on work experience and recommendations.
Good college GPA! I think you should be fine because I don't see why they would look at your HS stats.
Good luck!</p>

<p>ten years after the fact i dont see your hs gpa or sat's being much of a factor in admissions, if they are a factor at all...</p>

<p>Generally speaking, if you have two full years worth of college coursework under your belt the transfer-to colleges won't ask for HS transcripts or ACT/SAT scores. This kind of stuff should be on their websites and if it isn't, call the transfer admissions officer, explain your situation, and find out how to proceed.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>