Low GPA, High SATs/TOEFL Transfer Student

Student Lounge International Students
1

<p>Hello everyone,</p>

<p>Before I say my academic credentials, I would like to point out that I come from a different background, hence my need to post this.
I have worked since I was 12 years old. Even during college, I only stopped working for 3 semesters total. My father is a doctor, but he doesn't make a lot of money (brazilian doctors don't). My mother works at a store. I don't need any financial aid because my grandfather is paying for my tuition, room and board.</p>

<p>The Good: My TOEFL score is 113 and my SAT I is 1470/1600 (680CR + 790Math) or 2010/2400. </p>

<p>The Bad: I'm currently attending the best Brazilian Economics University, however, because of my first year in college my GPA is low. It is currently 2.4. Why? As I have stated before, I have worked since I was 12. I got into college and simply didn't give even 10% of myself, started missing classes, didn't go to tests, etc. I went directly to work and back home to read myself to sleep. </p>

<p>I am enrolled in a community college for this first semester in New York, and I wanted to transfer by mid-year for the fall semester. I will manage to get As in all my courses, even if I have to study 12 hours a day.</p>

<p>I know that I have no chance at all trying to any top 50 schools, however, I was wondering whether I had any chance at getting into 2nd/3rd tier schools. For instance: University of Mississippi, University of Montana, University of Nebraska, Chicago State University, Ohio State University, etc.</p>

<p>Could you help me out?</p>

<p>Best,
Eduardo.</p>

2

<p>Dont lose hope first...or it's gonna be like losing a battle even before it starts.
I think you have great chance of transferring to top 30 universities...because you are unique. Your excellent test scores can help you a lot and your unique background can help you more than what you can imagine. Plus, if you manage to get all As in your school now...it will even benefit you as it will convince them that you're capable of doing well in US universities. I personally think that if you can maintain your good grades in community college for more than 1 semester...I won't be surprised if you end up in one of the top 20 universities.
Good luck! =)</p>