<p>I have my reasons for wanting to transfer from Pitt. I have been here for three semesters (counting the summer) and am currently enrolled in my fourth and want to go to Temple as an English major. I've always wanted to go there, and I was accepted there originally before being essentially told that I could not attend the school by my parents because they didn't like it. Now I'm at Pitt with a low GPA and want to find a way out once and for all - I have convinced them that I want to transfer to Temple and should be allowed to. I'm originally from the Philadelphia area and would be able to either commute or get an apartment nearby.</p>
<p>I am very concerned over my low GPA (~2.52) and the effect this would have on my admission. I have taken 34 credits and am currently retaking some classes that I did poorly in (Calculus 1 and Intro Physics). I did very poor my first semester while having a full load of science/math courses and I do not believe I was prepared for college or enjoying it at all. I ended up failing a couple classes and withdrawing from one in the first semester, getting a D in another and barely salvaging any hope of a GPA with a philosophy class that I did well in. In the spring my GPA was around a 3.0, a 2.94 in the summer semester.</p>
<p>What I'm asking is if I have much of a chance of being accepted for the spring, or should I wait and see if my grades improve from retaking calc and physics? If I apply now, would they throw my application out for having a 2.5 before seeing my grades after the fall semester? I'm new to the transfer process and would like to know some of these things. Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Your previous college experience: Our average GPA for transfer admission is 3.10 with 15 or more attempted credits. Architecture, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Film and Media Arts have higher GPA requirements.</p>
<p>Your high school performance: Well also look at your high school academic record, especially if youve taken fewer than 30 college credits. We want students to have a diverse study background, with these high school course units:
Subject Units
English 4
Mathematics, college preparatory 4
Foreign language (same language/culture) 2
History/Social Studies 3
Science (2 years lab) 3
The Arts 1
Other college preparatory courses 3</p>
<p>Your standardized test scores: If you have at least 15 college credits, SAT or ACT scores are usually not required for transfer admission unless our Admissions Office requests them.</p>
<p>Your application essay: Its key to your application. It tells us something about you beyond your grades and standardized test scores. Its also an opportunity to stand out from other applicants.</p>
<p>Recommendations: Its not required, but we welcome and consider recommendations from people who can vouch for you, like teachers, counselors, bosses and other academic officials.</p>
<p>Extra-Curricular activities: Tell us about what you do outside the classroom. Your outside interests help paint the full picture of who you are, and can factor into the review process.</p>
<p>I appreciate this, but I have already read this and was wondering if anyone had any anecdotal advice to share on the subject. I also would like to know when I should apply, and if this would affect my chances if I were applying for the spring but might not have a good enough GPA until after this semester.</p>