<p>I think a minimum 3.0 is required for transfer students. Transfering as a Junior is a tough choice. Fordham is very expensive. Most colleges have minimum requirements on the number of credits you must take at their school to obtain a degree and there is no guarantee all of your credits will transfer over. Thus, you might not graduate “on time” within four years. It could cost you a lot of money. Most transfers occur after freshman year with a few during sophomore year. I would call admissions directly and ask them, and then also seek the advice of your guidance counselor at the school where you are at now.</p>
<p>I’m sure it can be done, but the one issue I forsee with coming into Fordham as a junior is that the school has a large core courseload (philosophy, fine arts, english, history, theology). Although you have probobly taken many classes that would count towards the core, I think it would be worth your time to find someone at the school to speak to (admissions or a dean) and see if you can create a schedule which would allow you to finish your major as well as Fordham’s core in your remaining two years. Good luck.</p>
<p>im scaredd…i thought i was in with a 29 ACT and 3.7+ GPA but now i’ll have to wait and see what they say</p>
<p>Decision: Accepted</p>
<p>College:
Applied Major: Biology</p>
<p>GPA:3.87
Rank: school doesn’t rank
ACT: 35
SAT: 2210
AP: Calculus, Bio, Lit, Lang - lots of honors classes
Awards/Honors: Hispanic Scholar, Commended, NHS, Silver medals - Latin, Art Awards, </p>
<p>School Type: Catholic
State/Country: TX
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Gender: Female</p>
<p>EC’s (Leadership): Yearbook editor
Volunteer Experience/Community Service:: 300 +
Summer Activities: Art in Florence, Latin american service projects
Hooks: URM</p>
<p>Congratulations to everyone that was accepted and good luck to those who are still waiting! This year’s class looks incredibly strong and well-versed. This is a very good time to be at Fordham. Let me know if anyone has any questions.</p>
<p>CBA '08</p>
<p>accepted
4.01 gpa
2090 sat (superscored)
2 sat 2s
really good recs
solid essay
A LOT of extracurriculars and volunteering</p>
<p>i applied regular decision but i got this letter yesterday saying i was accepted. They wrote in the letter that i was considered a top academic applicant and therefore i was part of a small group of people that finds out earlier than the rest of the fordham regular decision applicants and i will most probably get merit. needless to say i was surprised because i got a letter in a small envelope haha =)</p>
<p>Congrats xxcoffeebean. I think you’re probably going to get a merit scholarship of $8,000-$10,000. Are you thinking about attending? If you got into other similarly or higher ranked schools, I think you might be able to use that as leverage to negotiate some more scholarship.</p>
<p>Apparently, Fordham has had a record number of applicants this year (over 27,000 applications). This is a very competitive year, so for those that have been rejected or wait-listed, I am sorry and hope everything works out.</p>
<p>[Applications</a> Top 27,000, Setting a New Record](<a href=“http://www.fordham.edu/Campus_Resources/eNewsroom/topstories_1767.asp]Applications”>http://www.fordham.edu/Campus_Resources/eNewsroom/topstories_1767.asp)</p>
<p>Reallycoolx2, I don’t see why they will not accept you with those numbers. I think you’ll be okay. Which state are you from? Being outside of NY/Northeast might help you, since they’re looking to diversify their class.</p>
<p>Dowzerw, sorry to hear about your daughter’s rejection. I agree with ghostbuster, it’s a numbers game. I was rejected with a 1350 to Binghamton, go figure. Anyways, if she really wants to attend Fordham, have her transfer over after freshman year. This is what my brother did. He maintained around a 3.7 GPA at Baruch College and got accepted as a transfer student. It’s a really great institution and is getting better every year. Over 27,000 (14% increase from last year) students applied this year, so that might do some explaining of your daughter’s rejection.</p>
<p>everyone here seems very overqualified yet i saw in some posts kids who got 2000+ SATs get rejected…i thought my 29 would seal the deal but apparently not…i hope i get in though…im an nyu hopeful too but i dont think thats gunna happen thanks to midterms lol</p>
<p>Decision: Accepted</p>
<p>College: RH
Applied Major: Psychology</p>
<p>GPA:3.76u, 4.35 w
Rank: school doesn’t rank
ACT: none
SAT: 1420, 2080 superscored
AP: Calculus, Lit, Lang , NSL, US Hist, Euro Hist, Psych, Comp Gov’t, rest all honors classes
Awards/Honors: none really, </p>
<p>School Type: Public – highly ranked nationally
State/Country: MD
Ethnicity: White boy
Gender: see above</p>
<p>EC’s (Leadership): Jazz orchestra, newspaper writer editor, National Relief Network, Volunteer Experience/Community Service:: 100+ easliy
Hooks: None</p>
<p>oops –
gpa is 3.65 u, not 3.76 (Don’t I wish!)</p>
<p>Every college admits kids from all sorts of backgrounds, scores and stats. Most colleges could fill their freshmen class with “perfect” kids, but choose not to for obvious reasons.</p>
<p>Fordham is no different. There are rough line numbers you need to attain to be in the mix. That varies from year to year with the number of applications and the quality of the applicant pool and Fordham’s needs and objectives. </p>
<p>With the onset of the common application, schools get many more applications from qualified applicants than they can reasonably admit or house on campus. Plus, many apply to more than 12 colleges and have zero intent of accepting an offer of admission. Frustrating for everyone. </p>
<p>Here is what I think (and its just my personal opinion based on anecdotes, not official dogma): if your SAT is below 1200 you are clearly on the bubble. If your gpa is below 3.4 you are likely on the bubble. If your classrank is not in the top quarter, you may have trouble. There are exceptions for diversity and athletics. </p>
<p>People who were easily admitted five years ago may have a hard time today. It just is what it is. </p>
<p>If you got in, we welcome you. If not, best of luck in your future endeavors.</p>
<p>coffeebean:</p>
<p>I got a similar letter yesterday! I thought it was a letter telling me they received all of my materials so I was pleasantly surprised.</p>
<p>Congrats blueish! Are you attending?</p>
<p>Thanks. My heart is set on some other schools ahead of Fordham – Sarah Lawrence, Reed, NYU Gallatin and Vassar and I won’t know about those schools until April. We’ll see. Money is a factor and U MD Honors accepted me which is really tempting. You heard anything yet?</p>
<p>By the way – I used to love the Knicks – but the Dolans, Marbury and Isiah Thomas ruined the franchise How you pick Starbury for your name – just curious?</p>
<p>That was back like in 2004-2005 when I still thought the Knicks had a chance and Marbury was still putting up like 20 and 10. </p>
<p>Those are all good schools and U of Maryland Honors would not be a bad alternative to Fordham if Fordham does not offer you any money. But if they put like $15,000 to $20,000 on the table, I would seriously advise you to consider attending due to its location and academic reputation. I graduated from Fordham in 2008 and absolutely loved the experience, even though I did not get any Financial Aid (just $4,200 in scholarship). Anyways, good luck on your decision!</p>
<p>blueish:</p>
<p>You have excellent stats and scores. You have some EC’s that I think you might want to explore at RH. The Music Department at Rose Hill has some very interesting (and very tough) professors. You don’t have to be a music major, but Fordham requires an arts related course for its core requirement anyway, and you can take Jazz, Music History, Opera etc as choices. Some amazing faculty there. Also, you have newspaper in your background and the Fordham Ram is always in need of excellent help in copy editing, layout, etc and leadership positions. </p>
<p>You have applied to excellent schools. UMd is a very good school and its instate for you so that is really cheap. Can’t compete with that. However, we can hold our own against the others in terms of the faculty we have and the programs and the OPPORTUNITIES for internships and jobs post graduation. Fordham is truly unique in being a classic college campus with sports in Division 1, while gothic buildings and a lot of green/trees etc, while being minutes from “the city” by train. Its the best of both worlds: an urban location, but a feel of a real college campus at the same time. </p>
<p>You will be very challenged at Fordham. Lots and lots of kids at Fordham have really high stats and Fordham does an outstanding job of picking the best apples from the tree, if you will, after Freshman year (Dean’s List is only done on an annual basis, not semester). If you do well, faculty will pull you aside and marshall you towards some really interesting honors programs (and your transcript will duly reflect its an honors curriculum). You can take classes in the business college, the arts and sciences college or whatever you want. You can even take classes at Lincoln Center if you please. Fordham is strong in all the areas where you have already taken AP classes. </p>
<p>I am certain you will thrive at Fordham and excel in your studies, rise to the top of the class (Fordham still ranks its students at the end of the year) and find amazing opportunities. I know this from experience, because my kid is there now…and its precisely what occurred. My kid had very similar stats as you.</p>
<p>Fordham is an academic school. Its not for people who don’t like to write papers or work hard. But for those who do, its an amazing experience. And there is nothing like going to college away from home. </p>
<p>Come and visit campus, preferably when they do admitted student orientation in February or April. Or both times. See for yourself. Talk to people. Meet faculty, administrators and students. You can even talk to Fr. McShane, SJ, Fordhams’ President, who will be there. He is very approachable and amiable and cares a great deal about each Fordham student…by name. </p>
<p>Fordham classes tend to be around 25 students for freshman courses…sometimes a few more and sometimes a few less. But you wont have huge classes. Professors will know you by name and mentor you through your studies. </p>
<p>Check out the Departments on Fordham.edu and look at the faculty credentials.<br>
Fordham graduates do well with grad schools and professional schools as well. </p>
<p>Its also a lot of fun. Clubs galore. Its an open campus and people get along regardless of their political views. Great restaurants in Little Italy on Arthur Ave. just a few blocks away across Fordham Road. So much to do. </p>
<p>And then you have the wonderful Jesuit ethics and ethos. Its a special place.</p>
<p>Come to Fordham and find out for yourself.</p>