<p>Well, there you go lol...my classes are only 3 credits max (except the sciences with lab, which are 4) I don't know how many pages 2500 words are, but I usually have 10 page papers along with other little "scholarly assignments" in my Honors Bio lab I also got the chance to do an internship at the Gulf Coast Research Lab compiling a database of teacher contacts in the southeast. Very fun stuff.</p>
<p>My CC is sort of small, well the campus I'm at anyway, we have about 1000 on my specific campus and only 50 people in the actual Honors program. We also have limited honor classes per semester, but we also have the ability to contract classes so that we get honors credit. Instructors assign students extra assignments, and then the contract has to go back to the Honor advisor, if approved that's honor credit.</p>
<p>My honor classes are also VERY small. They average about 8 students each unless I'm contracting a class.</p>
<p>whats with the inquisition..this guy didnt ask to be put on trial he asked for advice....if hes BSing about his work load then let him BS its not like you guys can really do anything about it.....ive been in CC 4 semesters now and ive had a perfect schedule everytime....aside from that there are people that just know how to time manage well and hustle...im almost in the same boat as he is so i know that what he is doin is possible.</p>
<p>Ahaha, that was a bit heavy huh? Oh well, I hope I cleared some stuff up.</p>
<p>xfer: What are you majoring in/what schools are you looking to transfer to if you mind me asking. I'm trying to get opinions, thoughts and advice from everyone, but if there are people that are in the same boat as me I'd love to hear what they're planning on doing as well.</p>
<p>I'm kind of in the same boat as you (CC, loaded semesters, 30+ hours work, family reasons) and Im also trying to get a list of schools because I'm on course to have 53 credits by the end of my freshman year so im also forced to transfer by fall 07, given that spring is harder and i'd be goin over 60 credits, and I have a strong GPA as of now (4.0). My advice; dont listen to haters (nspeds) and apply for the top schools. And trust me no school will throw away your app cuz u come from a CC. They will be quick to realize that you, like myself and many other students, couldnt afford to go to other schools due to family or financial situations. And my list looks like this: the top 25, plus some. The only thing that concerns me is that you said you didnt take the SATs and I know many schools require them from transfers. Either way good luck</p>
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<p>Oh... so someone who writes facts contrary to one's desires is a "hater."</p>
<p>If that is the case, then your "axiom" will lead people to a lot of trouble in life.</p>
<p>But just for poops and giggles (or whatever you teenagers call it these days), Harvard officially admitted two CC students for fall 2005; both were Russian immigrants with extraordinary (and I mean it in the X-Files sense) talents.</p>
<p>"You should ask yourself what schools you would to attend instead. You got a chance anywhere. Only 1 B."</p>
<p>"Especially considering that he is applying from a CC... not"</p>
<p>Excellence is excellence and because you unfortunately have some superiority complex you cant see it as such. All I am saying is when you chime in to threads as you constantly do, try to say something positive. (you just may like it). You know just as well as I do that anybody with stats such as that of the OP, has a shot at any of the top schools. Yes, Harvard doesnt accept to many CC'ers, but do many apply? </p>
<p>Poops and giggles? What the hell is that? Do you know any teenagers, and who are they.</p>
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<p>If by "shot," you mean "at least a .5 percent chance," then hell, tell him to submit an application to MIT and Caltech!</p>
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<p>Nope, I am merely advancing facts. If he wants to, he can submit an application to Harvard. It is a waste of $75, but whatever, I am all for money going to Harvard. Yay!</p>
<p>Other than that, you are drawing conclusions that do not follow from my claims. Arguing that one does not have a chance at Harvard by virtue of being a CC student is not to assert a superiority complex; only an insecure fool with a predilection for eristing would draw that conclusion... oh wait a minute! You did just that!</p>
<p>"Arguing that one does not have a chance at Harvard by virtue of being a CC student is not to assert a superiority complex;"</p>
<p>You're right, but your attitude which trys to convey that being from a CC trumps all other possible factors (WHICH IT DOESNT), such as HS, SAT, or EC's, does however seem (to me) to assert one. (And nobody was talking specifically about Harvard, thats an impossible transfer for almost anyone.)</p>
<p>And again, I shall reiterate, please attempt to be positive in the future ,you may like it. And "by virtue" of your "poops and giggles" comments, I urge you to meet more teens, for I fear that you will fall even further behind in what "we" teens say. (As if you hadnt already ;) )</p>
<p>Sorry about that, didnt mean to get all up in your thread. Since you said that money was an issue for your transfer, you should look into UVA as a school to attempt to transfer to. Here are some of the things AccessUVa promises to all admitted students:</p>
<p>1)Meets 100 percent of demonstrated need for all admitted undergraduate students. </p>
<p>2)Replaces need-based loans with grants in the financial aid packages of low-income students — those whose family income is equivalent to 200 percent of the federal poverty line or less. </p>
<p>3)Caps the amount of need-based loans offered to any student at approximately 25 percent of U.Va.’s in-state cost of attendance over four years, and will meet all need above that amount with grants. All students, regardless of state residency, will receive the in-state cap level. </p>
<p>(25% of the one-year instate cost is approx $4000)</p>
<p>I can't believe I'm going to say this, but I don't think Nspeds is being a hater in this case. He's stating facts that I would agree with.</p>
<p>To formulate my own opinion, I would say the OP is shooting too high due to two factors:</p>
<p>1) Despite the numerous honors courses, colleges will not accept math credits that are below Calculus. Since the OP has only taken College Algebra so far (and got a B), I believe that will be a major detriment to his/her application.</p>
<p>2) Guess not as much of a reason, but if you want a better shot, retake the ACT so you can prove that your grades at your CC really do merit your intelligence. Some CCs (actually many CCs) are quite easy to get good grades at, so as a fellow CC student I think the major thing you must prove is that you are smart enough to handle the work at a tier I school, and a good score on a standardized national test can help you in that area. A 28 isn't really going to do that for you.</p>
<p>To answer your original question, I really think you'd be best looking at tier II schools and the best public school your state. What state are you in BTW? I wouldn't want to deter you from giving one or two tier I school's a shot, but just to be more realistic I would definitely spread your choices out and maybe try to improve in the areas I've mentioned that I believe would be a "red flag" for an admissions officer. Your ECs and activities look great though. Good luck.</p>
<p>I had such a long post typed out, hit tab and enter by mistake, tried to edit and it said I wasn't logged in '._.' Basically I'm only looking at schools that have good programs in my major (International Studies/Relations) and German. There is no reason to apply to an Ivy League if there program is not regarded as a good program. I am looking for successful programs, not schools with just the "Elite" school status.</p>
<p>There is no reason to "load" up on maths with my major, especially when a lot of the degree requirements dictate that you need 6 or so hours. I don't know what CC you attend, but my courses at my CC are no where near "easy" and if they were so "easy" the matriculation agreements that exist at senior colleges across the nation would not exist. And are you serious with the ACT score? I was planning on retaking it a few times anyway, but there is no super reason for a 36 mate lol.</p>
<p>I've talked to GWU and Georgetown, sent them my resume and transcripts and they immediately called back urging me to apply, so the negative connotations associated with CC students are not as prevalent as you guys think...I think I touched up on what I basically typed last time I hope.</p>
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<p>So wait... when did GWU and Georgetown become Harvard, Yale, and MIT?</p>
<p>Are you clinically ill mate? Or have a grudge? Did you miss the point I was attempting to convey? I never said I wanted to go to Yale or Harvard...the point of my post was asking what schools I could actually look at, which would better enable me to pick a school to transfer to. Quit throwing your "elite, impossible for a CC student" schools into my thread man...if you have nothing else to contribute other than bashing CC students, please turn away from the computer and step-away.</p>
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<p>I never said that.</p>
<p>Before even attempting to transfer, learn to read. The skill is essential for study at any level of... heck, whom am I kidding... it is essential for study, period.</p>
<p>You should be able to apply for lower ranked Ivy league schools and have a competitive chance of getting in. I do know of people that have transferred successfully into an Ivy league from a community college. Applying to less impacted majors greatly increases your chances of admittance. </p>
<p>I'd suggest applying to Tier II schools and lower rank Tier I schools. I'm thinking about Cornell, in which you don't need to take the SAT's for some majors. This is an extremely rough estimate but, I'm thinking you have about a 10-50% chance of getting into lower rank tier I schools. Spending $75 dollars for a 10-50% chance is worth it.</p>
<p>Not to sound condescending to others here on this thread, but just ignore the noise Deeneaus. Come on fellas, you're all very intelligent and there's no need to nitpick at each others opinions. This thread is meant to help advise Deeneaus and for that sole purpose only. For crying out loud Nspeds/Firebird, I truly (call it faith if you will) think you guys are better than all this...this side talk.</p>