<p>as a senior i was rejected early decision to my top school, so I'm looking into transferring there. What do you suggest I do in my senior year that will help my application later on?</p>
<p>Luckily, i haven't been diagnosed with senioritis yet. My senior yr weighted GPA is 1.0 higher than the other 3 years, so thats a plus =) I've taken 8 AP classes already, when im a freshman do you suggest that I repeat those courses for a higher GPA? </p>
<p>i understand some intro courses are weed out courses, but should i strategically schedule my classes so I can get a high GPA or will colleges see right through that?</p>
<p>Seriously, don't get too hung up on transferring yet. Wait to hear from other schools, research them well and pick the one that suits you best. Even though it isn't your first choice right this minute, you may end up loving a different school. Don't let your desire to transfer interfere with your ability to enjoy and make new friends at a different school. If you stick it out for a year and hate it, then reevaluate, but for now, try and get excited about a different school.</p>
<p>Horsegirl makes a good point. Make sure you go into whatever school you attend next fall with a positive attitude. Don't let the idea of transferring consume you.</p>
<p>Make sure you work very hard senior year. Many students slack off senior year so the classes may become easier so this is your chance to pull off excellent grades. Colleges love to see an upward trend in grades and the earlier you start that trend, the earlier you can transfer.</p>
<p>In regards to class selection, I didn't go out of my way to choose easy classes for a high GPA but I was careful about it. I'm applying to a University's liberal arts and sciences college so I'm just fulfilling the prerequisites for the college now. These classes are core classes that for the most part are easier than others. Make sure it isn't obvious you looked for an easy schedule. Colleges aren't interested in a 4.0 if it came from algebra and introduction to arts and crafts.</p>
<p>Having a rigorous courseload, high gpa, and well-written essays are imperative. Nothing else on your application could possibly compensate for a lack of those three.</p>
<p>At my school at lot of kids are freaks about UCB, and my counselor always tells us that there is life beyond UCB. Till check out the other schools, there is the dream schools but there are plenty of good schools!</p>
<p>One suggestions tho, if it's not too late, register classe(s) at your local community college. Maybe just once a week in the evening, but they can be helpful in the future. (whether you end up at the second choice or a CC)</p>