Help me cut down my list

Transfer Students
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<p>I am currently a freshman at Trinity College in Hartford CT, and unfortunately what I was looking for in a school last November when filling out my freshman applications has changed dramatically. Graduating from a high school class of 60, I figured I would be most comfortable retaining that small school atmosphere, (Rej ED williams, accepted lafayette, bucknell, colby,) yet I feel it is time to move on to a larger institution. Additionally, I had no idea what I was looking to study. Having taken a number of diverse courses first semester within the liberal arts framework, I have come to the conclusion that I would love a program combining elements of sociology, philosophy, and economics, providing a more focused approach on labor economics specifically. Or alternatively a focused business program. Also, I am very unhappy with the Hartford area and despite finding my niche do not particularly care for the overall homogeneity on campus. All things considered, I would do anything right now to get out of Hartford.
Stats:</p>

<p>High School W/UW 4.1/3.9
Rank 3/60
SAT 1 M/V/W: 650/650/720
SAT 2 US Hist/Math 1 C: 680, 720.
*Essays and interviews were the strongest section of my application.</p>

<p>EC's (All 4 years)
Model UN (Held leadership/administrative positions JR, SR year.
Varsity Hockey (Captain JR, SR yr)
Varsity Golf
Editor/Writer for our news publication.
various community service
Worked 20 Hours a week.</p>

<p>Trinity:
Current semester projected GPA is approximately 3.7-3.9
EC's College democrats, Amnesty International, CONNPIRG, Habitat for Humanity, Intramural Ice Hockey.
-I have developed some phenomenal relationships with my professors who are more than willing to write strong recomendations for me.</p>

<p>I am considering (In order of preference)</p>

<p>Cornell
G-Town
Emory
Tufts
Brown
Upenn
Harvard(Multiple Legacies/Relatives in admissions and regional interview program)<br>
Dartmouth?
Colgate
Hamilton?
Wesleyan?</p>

<p>.....open to any other match/reach suggestions, I'd like to cut the list down to about 6 or 7, yet at the same time I'd like to afford myself enough opportunities to ensure I wont have to return to Trinity next year.</p>

<p>Other:
White, Jewish, Not requesting financial aid, New York resident moving to Rhode Island in January, waitlisted at Cornell CAS, Colgate and Tufts last year.</p>

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<p>Well...I guess if you're going to break down your list, you should be familiar with the acceptance rates (and general correlation in your chances) at each school:</p>

<p>Cornell CAS - 8%
G-Town - 25%?
Emory - 50%
Tufts - 12%?
Brown - 8%
UPenn - 12%
Harvard - 8%
Dartmouth - 12%
Colgate -15%
Hamilton - ?
Wes - 40%</p>

<p>So if you want to be sure to get out of Hartford, don't put only the most difficult schools on your list. You do need one safety - unless Trinity is your safety. Even with its high transfer rate, Emory isn't quite a safety due to its competitiveness. </p>

<p>I think you should realistically keep 5 reaches, 2 matches, and Trinity (obviously):</p>

<p>So maybe:</p>

<p>Cornell (R)
G-Town (R)
Emory (M)
Tufts (R)
Brown (R)
Wesleyan (M)
Harvard (R)</p>

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<p>It would be Cornell ILR, not CAS. I appologize for the ambiguity.</p>

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<p>That's good since ILR has a much higher acceptance rate - I think like 50%.</p>

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<p>Emory
Tufts
Harvard(Multiple Legacies/Relatives in admissions and regional interview program)
Colgate
Hamilton?</p>

<p>If i were you, I would apply to those, especially Harvard :D</p>

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<p>Give me some scissors :D</p>

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<p>At most, 4-5 schools should be sufficient. You listed 11. Apply to the schools you like the most and that have reasonable accept rates. </p>

<p>I would do: </p>

<p>Cornell ILR
G-Town
Emory
Upenn
Harvard (Multiple Legacies/Relatives in admissions and regional interview program)
Wesleyan</p>

<p>They're all different enough and have reasonable enough accept rates. (Harvard being the notable exception, but you have all those ties to it.)</p>

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<p>Thanks for the prompt responses, all things considered, do I even have a shot at any of those with my test scores? And regarding the number of schools, I guess I am viewing my application process through the lens that the more I apply to, the greater the probability I'll get into at least one ultra competitve school. Also, G-Town would be to Mcdonough if that makes a difference.</p>

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<p>Get at least a 3.7 and write absolutely perfect essays (re-do them over a few times just to be sure) and I'd say you have a great shot for ILR. I really have to say that if you're looking for "a program combining elements of sociology, philosophy, and economics, providing a more focused approach on labor economics specifically" then ILR should be the uncontested first spot on your list. If you must have backups, Ivyleaf's list looks quite solid.</p>

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<p>It certainly is, I've been drooling over the ILR program ever since I recognized my true interests. I should have no problem articulating why ILR would be a perfect fit, and have already been in contact back and forth with ILR admissions so hopefully a demonstrated interest will help me in the long run.</p>

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<p>"And regarding the number of schools, I guess I am viewing my application process through the lens that the more I apply to, the greater the probability I'll get into at least one ultra competitve school."</p>

<p>This is true, but if you apply to a range of schools--w/some having pretty generous accept rates (Wesleyan, Emory, G-town, for example)--you stand a good shot as well and aren't just basically applying excessively.</p>

<p>If you know what you want to study, you should be looking at schools that offer that program or something roughly equal (which should narrow your list anyway).</p>

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Also, G-Town would be to Mcdonough if that makes a difference.

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<p>I believe it does. McDonough is arguably the easiest college within Georgetown to be accepted into.</p>

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<p>Seriously? Hey, did anyone ever find those Gtown transfer stats?</p>

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<p>I did and I posted them on that thread. The acceptance rate for 05 was around 30% with an average SAT around 1330 old scale; GPA was something like 3.8~ </p>

<p>Stay away from McDonough. It's mine.</p>

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<p>Just kidding^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ :D</p>

<p>But seriously. Stay away.</p>

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<p>=) It's all yours. As long as you ease your way out Chicago's door!</p>

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<p>
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As long as you ease your way out Chicago's door!

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<p>LOL. Trust me, you do not have to worry about me taking your spot at Chicago, or anywhere for that matter. However, I do have to worry about you taking mine, so leave that extra spot for me at G-Town, just in case ;)</p>

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<p>no worries, hopefully I'll hear from ILR early so I can withdraw the rest of my aps and not steal your spot haha.</p>

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<p>SPOTS FOR EVERYONE! It's Christmas (or should I say 'Holiday') for everyone!</p>

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<p>Cavs i'm not worried about you....</p>

<p>I kid! I kid! :D</p>