<p>If I had my choice and could afford it, I would love to go to High Point. I’m confident that I’ll get into that school. However Cortland is a great option. </p>
<p>Does anyone know where to find stats on transfer students? For example, what is the average GPA of someone transferring into…?</p>
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<p>I was just going to point to an earlier thread this year where I had listed several colleges I worked with which came up with very good offers. Then I went back and looked at the thread. It was probably one of the most contentious arguments we’ve had on here. So… don’t want to rehash that.</p>
<p>Here’s a short list of schools that do not require the Profile which I have seen excellent offers from this last year (including a few publics).</p>
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<p>I think with your current GPA you have a good chance of getting into Cortland.</p>
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<p>Actually, I think I included a couple that do ask for the profile.</p>
<p>And Scott…you also have included a few schools that have their OWN financial aid form which asks for the same info as the Profile, including info from non-custodial parents and their spouses…and home equity.</p>
<p>^^^</p>
<p>I thought so, too.</p>
<p>yachts, When you’re talking about state schools within the same system, don’t worry much about not having been accepted as a freshman. One of my kids didn’t get accepted to our state flagship but was accepted after a year at the cc-- with only about a 3.2 gpa. The state universities are often required to accept cc students within their own system who have earned a certain gpa (and that gpa can be as low as 2.5). I realize you’re trying to get into a particular program and that can be harder-- but I would look around for another state option or two just for back-up. </p>
<p>Frankly, I would look at employment stats out of the different colleges too. It will make a difference if you choose to take significant debt in the last 2 years.</p>
<p>Since Cortland gives preference to students transferring in with associate’s degrees, that should give you a good chance if they have space. You shouldn’t have serious course articulation problems within SUNY, but see if Cortland has an articulation program on their website as some of them do. If you’re considering a master’s and worried about loan payments, I would give serious thought to staying in NY. The monthly payment of $10K is only $115 for 10 years, which you should be able to handle with any job. Once you get over $300-400 a month, it’s much more of a burden when you’re starting out. And it’s generally your terminal degree that employers will be most interested in, not your undergrad.</p>