Honest Transfer Chances for student with disability

Transfer Students
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<p>Ok I've been attending a 4 year university for 2 years and have accumulated 60 credits. I've figured out what I need to do and I am going to apply to MANY universities to get out of the trouble I got myself into.</p>

<p>So here's the thing, during the two years at college I've been diagnosed with (Auto Immune Inner Ear Disease). Basically my immune system is attacking my ear tissue, so I have been becoming deaf progressively and have also experienced fluctuating hearing loss (I've posted here before about my situation). This has affected my studies as I tried to adapt. I can't get hearing aids, as they don't help with my hearing condition and my school is small so they don't have quality disability services to accommodate me. Basically I had to read my textbook and prepare that way for tests, which is an awful and tedious way to learn in college. I've also decided that I don't really like my major (I was in Mechanical engineering). So I've decided to take a semester off and get myself sorted and apply as a transfer to another college.</p>

<p>So here are my stats:</p>

<p>Intended Major: English Lit.</p>

<p>GPA: 2.83 GPA 60 Credits completed (Haven't calculated my transferable GPA since I haven't officially applied yet)</p>

<p>Recs: Will get excellent recommendation from professor (she once wrote I have had written the best essay she has seen for that assignment)</p>

<p>Essays: Hopefully I can write stellar essays</p>

<p>EC: Was part of Intramural soccer, Society of American Engineers, First-Generation student club, In my semester off I will be doing volunteer work, something to keep me busy.</p>

<p>So can you please offer realistic chances for the following universities?</p>

<p>I know I'm in such a bad standing here but I'm applying to many colleges as I can, because I never know which one will accept me. I've taken NYU and Northwestern off my list (even though they're my dream schools) since I'm pretty sure I can't get into those with my stats. </p>

<p>I only listed mainly private universities as I'm an international student, so chances of getting into a public university may be low. This isn't my final list but generally these are the universities I will consider.</p>

<p>Northeastern University -
Santa Clara University -
Occidental College -
Pepperdine University -
Boston University -
USC -
Fordham University -
Syracuse University -
UC San Diego -</p>

<p>Thanks a lot, I really appreciate the time you invested in helping me.</p>

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<p>I think you have shown great determination and you STILL have a decent GPA. You have a chance (if you disclose your disability and show how you can be successful at the potential new school) at the following:
USC (bit of reach)
Santa Clara
Pepperdine</p>

<p>UCSD might be a big reach, depends on major
Most of the others I just don't know well enough to help. Have you considered Northern Arizona University? They might be a good one to look into and I bet you could get admitted there as well. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks for the response Bessie, I think after I take time off this semester I will go to a community college next semester and try bring my GPA up whilst applying to universities as a transfer. I will also look into Northern Arizona University as you have mentioned. Thanks again.</p>

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<p>I think you'd have a shot at some smaller private schools but most likely not the ones you listed</p>

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<p>You may want to take a look at the "Learning Differences and Challenges - LD, ADHD" forum. Click on "Discussion Home" in the upper left of this screen, and then scroll down the page. You will find it in the section titled "Pre-College Issues". Several threads in that forum discuss disability services at various colleges and universities.</p>

<p>Wishing you all the best.</p>

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<p>I feel you..I have a respiratory condition that has affected my academic performance throughout HS and college. All the schools you have listed are fine except maybe USC and UCSD. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Thanks for all the replies. I'll certainly check the disabilities section of this forum, would anyone else like to offer some chance evaluations?</p>