<p>Hi everyone. I know you are probably sick of all the chance posts but I would be truly grateful for any suggestions or advice. I am looking to transfer to Fordham University Rose Hill for the Spring semester 2014. I am currently a nervous wreck. Fordham is my dream school. My mother, aunt, and uncle are all former alumn. Would this help me at all? </p>
<p>A little about my academic history-
Did fairly well in high school, not amazing, most A's and B's and only 2 C's my senior year. I wasn't extremely involved in extra curriculars but did do a lot of volunteer work. I was part of the Best Buddies Club my junior and senior year as well as Unified Sports, both partner special needs children in the area with mentors and support. I was also volunteer at a Summer bible camp my Freshman year. I went to a catholic academy my first two years and transferred to a public school my junior year for financial reasons. Would that be a problem ? I was also a volunteer at Yale New Haven hospital working with elderly patients diagnosed with dementia. </p>
<p>My SAT scores were not good. I'm pretty sure around a 1350. </p>
<p>I am currently at a community college that's pretty well respected. I went here for financial reasons and because I felt I was not ready to attend a four year university right out of high school. I currently have 18 credits and a 3.88 GPA. I am taking four classes this semester which will make 30 credits at the end of this semester. I plan to maintain my GPA. I am also a member of Phi Theta Kappa. I am a member of the Organization of Latin America Students, which promotes diversity and reaches out to support the Hispanic community in the area. I am also a member of the International Club. I have contiuned to volunteer throughout college at Yale New Haven Hospital. I now work at the pediatric oncology department leading support to patients diagnosed with cancer and their families. I have been working throughout my time at community college as well. First as a hostess, and now as a part time nanny. Does Fordham look closely at volunteer work, clubs, and work history ? Also, I am a bit worried about my transcript, not about my grades but about a semester I had to take off. There was a family crisis, my mother had a heart attack, which left me to take care of my sister because my mother is a single parent. This left me having to withdraw from 3 courses. Thankfully this did not effect my GPA, I just have a W next to the class. Will this hurt my chances? I will be getting a letter of recommendation from the chair of the humanities department. Fordham's website says only one is necessary. Should I get another? </p>
<p>Oh and I'm also half Hispanic and raised by a single Hispanic mother. Do you think Fordham would take that into consideration as well? </p>
<p>If anyone has any advice, thoughts, or suggestions I would be so grateful !!!</p>