Hi everyone!
I know I’m not the only person who applied (and is anxious), so instead of poring over any and every bit of information I’ve come across I’ve decided to reach out! How’s everyone feeling? When do we think we’ll hear back? I don’t know! I’d just like someone to talk about it with!
Also a prospective transfer here. Would love to get a running thread together to link up!
hi @LookAtMe !! thanks for responding!! are you applying as a community college transfer or from a four year university?
I’m applying from Skidmore College (Top 40 LAC). How about you @farshir
oh wow! I’m applying from a northern VA community college w/o an associates degree, crossin’ my lil ole fingers that all goes well!! I hope good things are in store for us both @LookAtMe !
I am applying as a transfer as well. From American University.
omg I’m applying to transfer from AU too!! @Collegegal2018
Anyone know when we can expect a decision?
Hi! I’m applying for a transfer as well. 4 year state university. They have traditionally released decisions the last week of April. So Let’s hope they continue that tradition. Best of luck to all!
Do you think a message from an alumnus will help?
Hi, guys! Another prospective transfer here. Best of luck to everyone. Hope we all get in!
@Collegegal2018 Hey, American University was one of the other colleges I applied to transfer to, mainly for the public relations major. Can you speak a bit about what you don’t like about the school?
Hi guys!
I’m a transfer as well! (Although my story is a little bit different)…I was actually already accepted for the spring 2018 semester but was deferred for fall. If you guys want I can tell you a little about my stats and what I believe helped me get in 
That’d be great!
@medfulofmind Yes, that would be wonderful. Congrats on your acceptance. I bet you’re so excited for the fall!
@XxStudentXx26 well I got in for spring but was deferred for the fall meaning I’m back under review :(.
But my stats:
I did not have a strong HS academic transcript BUT, I think this is what helped me:
1st semester of college : 3.8 GPA
Took Spanish, English, algebra, and psychology.
2nd semester of college: 3.8 GPA
Took English, leadership class, philosophy.
3rd semester: took 18 credits.
Was in the honors program, student board representative, cheerleader.
I took Chemistry, Biology, Statistics, history 202, and Spanish. I talked with Dean of admissions (who is the best and will really help you) They want to see that you really challenge yourself. If you look at their website it shows courses that they believe is considered challenging or the students in the past have taken that got them into the school.
In my essay I wrote about having seizures, and being a military child! I got two recommendation letters, one from a professor and one from the director of activities on my campus. I also think what helped me wasn’t meeting the dean of admissions. I did not know she was the dean until after I had a talk and I believe our talk we had was a first impression!
@medfulofmind Oh okay. Well best of luck for the upcoming admission decision! I saw from another thread you are at RBC, so that’s a good thing to have going for you.
I’m in a similar situation with HS. I think I graduated with a 2.5. I’m actually a veteran so I wrote a bit about that for my essay. Before I joined, however, I did a year of college and did abysmal. So the past 4 semesters I’ve worked hard to bring my grades up. Additionally, I’m also studying abroad at the moment. Let’s hope they take mercy upon a former screw-up, haha.
Cheers
It looks like we should be hearing (the earliest) next week! So good luck guys
@WordSmithNY AU is a great school for those topics and majors! I am a STEm major which has been less than satisfactory.
@Collegegal2018 Oh, that’s good to know. Can you tell me anything about the housing situation? Has it gotten any better? I’ve heard things about cockroaches and mice. Is that still going on? If possible, could you also speak about the social scene?