I hate asking for chances, but do I have a chance? (transfer)

Colleges and Universities A-Z Wesleyan University
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<p>Hi, guys</p>

<p>I'm currently a freshmen at Penn State-UP and I am looking to transfer because I don't necessarily like the program for my studies here. Now, I didn't do outstanding in high school: gpa: 3.5, SAT: 1800, ACT: 28. Since my grades were not so great in high school, I was thinking about just continuing here at PSU until my junior year and apply to Wesleyan if I do not like it by then. Oh, I'm looking into Film Studies and Economics if I transfer to Wesleyan. I originally wanted to go to NYU, but I was wait-listed there, so I stuck with Penn State. Penn State does not have a Film Studies major, but a minor, so I opted for Media Studies with Film option. But I really, really want to focus on film studies because I want to be a college professor.</p>

<p>I'm currently working hard to keep my grades up. I think I might finish my first semester with gpa of 3.8 or 3.9. How do I slowly prepare myself to be a good candidate for transfer student? How is Wesleyan for financial aid?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>I honestly don’t know what your chances might be, but, there are a couple of things yuo should be aware of: 1) the Film Studies major requires two introductory courses that are usually taken sophomore year in order to be accepted into the program (you have to earn a B+ or better in both of them) AND 2) Wesleyan is need-aware for transfers (the aid is pretty generous once you gain admission.)</p>

<p>Basically, you should be preparing to submit your application by March 15th of next year, if you intend to be a film major.</p>

<p>Hope this helps, a little bit.</p>