<p>So, you have all heard the story again and again. Strong student, poor circumstances, tenacity, and ambition. I intend to pursue graduate studies at a very high level (I would like to get a mathematics PhD from a top-50--or at least top 70--program). I figure that transferring from my sub-par state school to a more renowned state school is my only chance. Speaking of chances, anyone willing to conjecture as to mine?</p>
<p>I attend Wayne State, where I have a 3.1, but have had a few withdrawals on my record. I generally tend to enroll in really tough courses (e.g. diffeq/multivariable calc/etc., philosophy graduate courses as a math/philosophy double major). I am a first generation college student, and my GPA is lower in part because of an abrupt change in circumstances this year (moved out on my own, and I now work full time), lots of impressive EC's and academic activities (i.e. conferences, publications, etc.).</p>
<p>I intend to take advanced calculus (analysis) this summer. If I do well, I will have around a 3.2/3.3 with 67 credits overall. Does anyone think that I have any chance whatsoever to get into MSU as a winter transfer? (If I do get in, I will likely defer to the following fall semester, so that I can get the algebra and analysis sequences out of the way at Wayne). I only ask because I know that mathematics is one of the tougher programs to transfer into.</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>