Got rejected freshmen year, now I'm thinking about transferring next year..

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<p>Alright, so I got denied from Georgia Tech and UGA for freshmen undergrad. Now I plan to go to Georgia State University. But, I plan to transfer after a year and hope to go to Georgia Tech, UGA, or maybe even Emory.. This time I don't want to screw up and get rejected again! So what should I specifically do to get into these schools by sophomore year of college.. </p>

<p>First, I'll give you my high school specs just so you guys have some background..</p>

<p>GPA - 3.4</p>

<p>SAT - 1210/1600 or 1780/2400 - I really regret not doing anything for this, kept falling asleep during the test, it was horrible...</p>

<p>Took as many honors as possible with 5 APs... AP Biology - 5 - 70 in class.. AP US History - 5 - 85 in class. AP AB Calculus, AP Chemistry, and AP Microeconomics, which I haven't taken the APs for yet.. </p>

<p>ECs - This is where I fall flat on my face, I have absolutely nothing, just a bunch of random clubs, JV tennis in 10th grade.. Nothing else.. I moved a lot during high school so.. I never really did anything but sulk XD.. </p>

<p>Now I'm fairly confident in myself that if I actually start doing something I can pull off a high 3.8-4 in GSU, but in addition to that what else should I do? Would a part time job in the summer help? I'm really lost on the EC scene >_>... </p>

<p>I'm just sick of being such a lazy bastard, it's time I pick myself up and do something!</p>

<p>Thanks in advance for all your help :D!</p>

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<p>I guess posting this after midnight was a bad idea O.o… Anyways, I forgot to mention I plan to major in physics, maybe chemistry, and I plan to go pre-med, if that helps at all >_>…</p>

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<p>See if you could atleast get some sort of leadership positions on organizations in college</p>

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<p>Hi Katorok,
First of all, sorry to hear about your rejection from Georgia Tech. There are a couple things you have to think about. First of all, is Georgia State a complete safety for you? Is there anything you like about it that might make you want to stay once you get there? The only reason I ask is that students often have thoughts about transferring before they get to a school that they didn’t want to attend, and many of them end up really enjoying their experience and not wanting to leave. What I mean is that in the process of all of this thinking and long-term planning, try to go to Georgia State with an open mind, rather than knowing that you are going to transfer out so it doesn’t matter. It can be an easier and more fun process that way. </p>

<p>Now, onto the top of transferring. Here are some things that I feel would help your stats to help you get into UGA for next year if you so wish to transfer there. </p>

<p>Your GPA/grades: One of the big factors in any kind of admission is grades. You did rather well on your AP exams, and you seem like a very smart student. You have a good GPA, but making it higher will only improve your chances. First semester at college, even first YEAR at college can be a really difficult time for a lot of people. As someone who knows that they want to transfer, the best option you have is to focus on your grades. Take a lot of core classes - these are the ones that transfer credits the easiest. Ask questions. Meet with teachers. Don’t get lost in the crowd. One of the things you will need to transfer is recommendations from your teachers, so make sure that you have one or two that get to know who you really are as a student. </p>

<p>SATs: I would highly reccomend taking the SATs again. They are offered almost every month. You could spend the next few months looking at some books for it and retaking them in June, or you could spend the summer studying for them and retake them in September (don’t quote me on those dates - I am unaware as to which months the SAT is offered it, but I know it’s quite frequent).</p>

<p>ECs - Speaking of summer, you should consider doing something EC for your summer. Do a community service trip, take a summer program. I know it is your last summer before college and you might want to spend the whole time partying (understandably), but if you are really serious about transferring and not being a “lazy ■■■■■■■” as you say, you should really consider it. </p>

<p>If a school like UGA can see that you applied, got rejected, and then picked yourself up and did everything you could to show them you could do it - raising your GPA, retaking the SATs, getting great reccomendations, etc. - then you have a very good chance.</p>

<p>I wish you all of the best and please let us know what happens!</p>

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<p>I had basically the same stats entering my freshman year and also intended to transfer before attending college. Do not forget to look at the school’s prerequisites for transfers when scheduling your courses. Some universities have certain classes that are highly encouraged to be taken before transferring. Join some organizations such as student government or a club that you can show dedication and activity in.</p>

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<p>Hmm… thanks for the help guys… I was hoping I’d never have to worry about the SAT again, but I guess I have to study now >_>… I don’t think I can do any community service trips, but maybe a summer program… Though I really have no idea where to start on that O.o… </p>

<p>Thanks again, I appreciate it :D!</p>

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<p>Maybe one more bump, just want a little more input…</p>

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<p>Most colleges have posters or websites that offer community service trips or summer programs. Student services will probably have a list of programs that you can apply for throughout the year.</p>

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<p>Oh, just thought of something… About APs, would colleges consider AP exam scores? Like could getting 3 more 5s give me an edge? And the AP scholar award thing, will that also help?</p>