<p>I am a sophomore looking to transfer this fall. i just switched my major, however, and will not have many classes in that field when i transfer. Will this affect my chances of getting into that program?</p>
<p>Also, i plan to take 2-3 summer courses in my major. I'm sure the other courses i have taken can fill gen ed and area reqs. Btw, i will have around 60 credits after this semester (or a little more than that)</p>
<p>Well, it depends on what the major is. And what the transfer schools typically expect students with that major to have completed by sophomore year. For a lot of majors, it might not matter much. </p>
<p>For Engineering, it would be a big problem. But I'm guessing that's not the case.</p>
<p>There is only one way that will affect the admission decision--</p>
<p>If you don't have the necessary prereqs to get into a specific program, they might place you in 2nd year (only give you enough credits for sophomore status).</p>
<p>In most cases the acceptance rate for 3rd year transfer is greater than that of 2nd year transfer</p>
<p>Otherwise---if the institution decides to accept you, they will determine how much credit you receive and what requirements you have to fulfill at the specific university for your prospective major</p>
<p>The new major is Political Science. I was originally a philosophy major. I am applying to several schools but my top choice is University of Pittsburgh. If i get accepted there, I am hoping to do their Philosophy / Poli Sci joint major program.</p>
<p>Thanks for the responses</p>
<p>so anyone else?</p>