<p>I've heard many people say that if they don't get in to their desired schools then they will just transfer from another college and get in. Is this true? I happen to be curious because I was wait-listed for UMich. If I don't get in and I end up going to Western Michigan University and maintain good grades there, is it that easy to get in if I just apply as a transfer student?</p>
<p>Yes it is easier to get in via transfer, but obviously it is no gimme. You can go to a different school for 1-2 years, meet transfer requirements for the college you want to transfer to (check their websites) and apply to transfer. This also requires you to maintain a good GPA in the first college you go to</p>
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<p>In general it depends on the college - some don’t even accept transfers. Note that UMich has the same acceptance %age for transfers as freshmen. You don’t get a boost unless you need the time to get your grades in order (if your brain all of a sudden turned on in college).</p>