<p>Alright, I'm about to start college at a state school honors program. I'm going to try to transfer to an Ivy, Duke, or a competitive liberal arts college. What should I do during my freshman year, to make myself as competitive a transfer candidate as possible? Thanks</p>
<p>What’s wrong with the state school honors program? You already have one foot out the door before you even show up. This is not a good way to begin your college career. </p>
<p>Why not focus on your honors program for four years, do well, and head to an Ivy or similar school for graduate or professional school?</p>
<p>Get a 4.0. But understand that, of the Ivies, only Cornell is transfer-friendly, i.e., actually has room. And within Cornell, it’s the state-supported colleges, not Arts & Sciences.</p>