Doess it matter what school I transfer from?

Transfer Students
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<p>Simple question. I currently have a 3.7 GPA at Umass Dartmouth after over 40 credits. I'm wondering if the schools I'm applying to will think less of me because I go to a not so prestigious school.
This is my list:</p>

<p>BC (top choice)
BU (second choice)
Umass Amherst (I've pretty much been told that I'm guaranteed admission here with my stats, so this is a safety)
Dartmouth College (Probably a pipe dream, but I've always wanted to apply to an Ivy League. I know it's dumb haha).
Syracuse (If i want to go too New York, it will probably be here)
And I am looking to add one more.</p>

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<p>No. </p>

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<p>I can respect that haha. Thank you for your quick response!</p>

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<p>kid, when your transferring it dosnt really matter where your going to because most college credits are generic. apply to all those places and you should add northeastern to that list because its quite similar to BU and BC. you got a good shot at all those but i wouldn’t apply to Dart its just too damn competitive.</p>

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<p>That was a bit abrupt on my part, hehe. I think it’s easier to go from a public to another public, usually. A friend of mine transferred from Elon to her state school and a lot of credits didn’t go over for some reason. Check with each school to make sure everything (or almost) will go through.</p>

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<p>very true, its is usually a bit difficult to go from a small liberal arts college to a public school (vise versa)</p>

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<p>Well, I can’t speak for everywhere, but in Massachusetts at least that is 100% correct. There are programs set up to allow easier transitions between state schools. This is why in my initial post I stated that I was told I’m pretty much guaranteed admission to Umass Amherst.
@Smorgasbord- I will make sure to check on the credits part. The whole “saving money” thing doesn’t really work if my credits don’t go through.
@Collegedreamin- you’re probably right about Dartmouth. I don’t know why but when I made my list (which was over the course of a long time, not just impulse), I wanted to apply to an Ivy almost just to see if i could get in. I chose Dartmouth because…well honestly i don’t know.</p>

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<p>As far as privates, IS publics are a different matter due to agreements–grades, rigor of courses, and school all are factors that are considered. That said, the school you attend is not necessarily a limiting factor.</p>

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<p>If you have the grades and the scores, try any college!</p>