<p>hey guys! I'm applying to transfer to University of Michigan for fall 2014.
I transferred to UNC last semester from a community college.
My GPA at cc was a 3.7, deans list 3/4 semesters and Phi Theta Kappa. I was secretary of a club, and had 3 jobs and did a little volunteer work as well. (idk how big u mich is on EC's but UNC is very big on it) </p>
<p>the problem is my GPA absolutely flunked when I went to UNC. I went from a 3.8 my last semester at CC to a 2.45 at UNC. I got 2 B's 1 B- and a D which obviously killed my GPA.
Does this mean I have absolutely no shot to transfer? The average grade at UNC is a C+ so I did "above average" but I wouldn't think anyone from admissions would know that the average grade at UNC is a C+. Can someone pleaseee help me/give me some advice?! thanks! </p>
<p>Do you honestly believe that Michigan has lower standards than UNC and is going to be easier for you? Don’t waste your time and money to try a transfer. Sorry to tell you this, but you have no chance.</p>
<p>actually, I dont think Michigan has lower standards than UNC. I assume you can read? Because I wouldn’t be worried of getting rejected if that was the case. Also, I know people that got in with a 3.5 from CC which is why I feel like I DO have a shot. </p>
<p>“Also, I know people that got in with a 3.5 from CC which is why I feel like I DO have a shot.”</p>
<p>Your CC grades are worthless now. You have a 2.45 gpa now from a school that is a peer of Michigan. That is not going to cut it. </p>
<p>The average GPA at UNC is a 2.3? Are you kidding? At least 1/4 of the school wouldn’t be able to graduate… I’m pretty sure UNC has much closer to a 3.0 average (if not higher)</p>
<p>You’re not going to transfer into Mich.</p>
<p>From an adult (parent) perspective, this looks impulsive. You transferred from a CC to UNC, and had one rough semester. If I were on staff of Uof M, I would be wondering why you are even considering this, and unless there was a very solid reason: certain course of study, family moved to Michigan, the reason for the transfer would not be persuasive. I would also think it is unwise after a drop in grades. Here is why.
When a student moves from one level or rigor- CC to a higher one- UNC, it is possible that there is an adjustment. Not an excuse, but sometimes a student just doesn’t catch on to what it takes to succeed right away. But a capable student will catch on once he/she sees that it will take more work at the new school. If you transfer right away now, you will be in a new situation, new college, new demands. Since you didn’t adjust quickly to the rigor at UNC, it is more likely you will have the same problems at a college that is also rigorous.
Now, you are settled into UNC, and you can access the support systems there- academic counselors, tutoring, whatever it takes without also trying to move in somewhere, figure out where your classes are, and all the other factors involved in transferring.
Your best chance of bringing up your grades is not to leave but to stay and do what it takes to improve. </p>