<p>I'm a freshman considering transferring for fall 2013.
I wanted to get opinions on whether more credits necessarily means its easier to transfer. I know about the standard its better to take 14 credits and get a 4.0 than 18 credits and a 3.2. However, what if there's a 3.8 in both situations? Would taking that extra class or 2 really have helped my chances of transferring by that much?
Lets say I could keep the same gpa, maybe at least a 3.8, regardless of how many credits I take and finish with either 31 or 34. Should i really take that extra class? Or most likely spend that time to get more involved with extra/co curriculars.</p>
<p>If schools are really needed, places im considering applying to are drexel(safety), Boston U., Boston College, Lehigh, Cornell (high reach)</p>
<p>Also, im not transferring from a cc, rather, from a 4 year university</p>
<p>I don’t know the specifics for anywhere you’re applying, but generally speaking there are a lot of different factors that go into admissions. There might be certain pre-reqs you’re required to have, some schools only want junior transfers (need 60-90 credits), etc. You should do some research to figure out what the schools you’re looking want from transfers.</p>
<p>Also, why are you considering transferring so early? Sounds like you only just got to school…</p>
<p>I am considering transferring for sophomore year because my current school presents a struggle financially and i was hoping to transfer somewhere that is more generous with financial aid. I like the school but still want test the waters and see if I’m able to get better aid elsewhere.</p>
<p>I’m aware of the prereqs, I’m a business major so its the standard Clac, micro macro, 2 semesters writing, etc… for sophomore transfers…and yes ive looked up specifics and will be able to fulfill them for whereever I’m applying</p>
<p>My question was about taking more general ed classes early on to accumulate more credits and whether that would increase my chances of being accepted as a transfer…as in having more “core requirements” done that aren’t school/major specific</p>
<p>Well, if you can get similar gpa with more courses, do it.
Not only will it increase your chance of admission, but you will require less classes at the new program to graduate on time. </p>
<p>I myself was a transfer student and to graduate on time, I had to take on average 20+ credits every semester, and at worst times 27 credits…</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice falcon. I see you are a cornell grad, (transferred there i guess?) which is my top choice for transferring (long shot i know) I sent you a pm, would you mind taking a look?</p>