Illinois CC Associate Transfer to University

Applying to College
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<p>I am starting my second semester at a community college. My G.P.A. from first semester was 3.3 and I have put a plan in the way to maintain I get Straight A's. and Possibly a B until I graduate. I plan on graduating and receiving my associates degree and seek a major in Business Management. I am looking at Universities to transfer to, and would like some input, suggestions, and hindsight on the universities I am picking and about my resume.</p>

<p>p.s. I am a hispanic/african-american student </p>

<p>Several questions: Should I include hs curriculars when applying?
Will my ACT score impact my admissions to a school? I received a 25 (i am considering retaking it in February)
Will my hs transcripts matter?
I was admitted to Miami University, but had to attend CC because it was paid for and could did not want to take out loans to go to another university. Are my chances of getting into Miami High?</p>

<p>My hs extracurriculars include:</p>

<p>hs-Class VP
hs-3 sport athlete-Captain
hs-In several clubs and community organizations
hs-Started a program in town
hs-Served 2 years on a non-profit board
College-Serve on a national board
College-national non-profit director of marketing</p>

<p>I have not been as heavily involved with extra-curriculars as I was in hs because they were not as time consuming as they are now. Should I try to get involved in more? or is 2 enough?</p>

<p>I have a job history of working for: A newspaper company
Umpiring
Food Service
And most recently an internship with a Fortune 30 company</p>

<p>My hs gpa was a 3.2 and I would like to have my college gpa be greater to show my 'growth' is this ideal?</p>

<p>What are the chances of me transferring to these schools with an associates:</p>

<p>Miami University of Ohio</p>

<p>Emory University</p>

<p>Northwestern</p>

<p>Lehigh University</p>

<p>Rice University</p>

<p>Vassar University</p>

<p>Washington St. Louis</p>

<p>Indiana University</p>

<p>Michigan University</p>

<p>Univeristy of N. Carolina</p>

<p>University of Virginia</p>

<p>Baylor</p>

<p>Westpoint Military Academy</p>

<p>Thank you in advance for the help!</p>

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<p>You should visit the Transfer Forum. Click on “Discussion Home” in the upper-left of this screen, and then scroll down to find it. Once you are there, read through the thread titled “Transfer Admissions 101” at the top of the forum. You will find lots of good information there.</p>

<p>You also need to visit your own CCs Transfer Office. The counselors there can tell you which universities students from your CC have been admitted to in recent years, and whether or not they received enough financial aid to attend those universities. Here is a link to the Transfer information at our local CC. Some of it is specific to that CC and some is specific to students in Maryland, but a lot of it would apply to you as well. [Counseling</a> & Advising | Transferring](<a href=“http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/edu/tertiary1.aspx?urlid=67]Counseling”>http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/edu/tertiary1.aspx?urlid=67)</p>

<p>Lastly, you need to find out if your CC has a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa the national CC honors society. Many universities have scholarship money specifically for PTK members. [Phi</a> Theta Kappa - Honor Society](<a href=“http://ptk.org/]Phi”>http://ptk.org/) If you qualify, you should join so that you have access to their network.</p>

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

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<p>Thank you for your input</p>