<p>What are my chances to transfer to Duke next fall? [from UNC-CH]</p>
<p>Not sure what info you need... but I'll give what seems relevant </p>
<p>College GPA: 3.8/4.0 [First semester]</p>
<p>Puerto Rican Male
New York
Intended Major: Economics
HS GPA: 3.4 UW/4.0. I have a really steep upward trend, though.
SAT: 2080/2400, 1410/1600. (740 CR, 670 M, 670 W)
SAT II: 750 US History, 660 Lit
ACT: 31 </p>
<p>Extracurriculars / Leadership [High School]
- Varsity Wrestling Captain
- President of Symphony Orchestra
- Captain of the Ultimate Frisbee Team
- Captain & Co-Founder of the Badminton team
- Captain & Co-Founder of the Footbag (hacky sack) team
- Principal Bassist (1st chair) of Symphony Orchestra
- Principal Bassist of Chamber Orchestra
- Principal Bassist of Stage Band
- 4x Recipient of American Numismatic Association Young Numismatist Scholarship (Full ride to a summer seminar in Colorado)</p>
<p>Extracurriculars [College]
- CUAB Music Committe
- Greek Involvement
- Out of State Student Association </p>
<p>Also, this summer I will be the head of the American Numismatic Association's annual scholarship auction. I will organize the taking of donations and consignments, the writing of the catalog, the auction itself etc. </p>
<p>Do you think I have a chance to transfer to Duke? My brother went to Duke and Fuqua MMS if that helps at all.</p>
<p>All of these seem great, but I’m going to try to tell this to everyone who may find it beneficial: for the 2011 year, Duke is drastically reducing the number of transfers they are taking. They overenrolled the freshman class this year, and as a result, can’t take making new students next year. The year i transferred, 2010, they took about 50, which was about 10%. The Dean of Admissions told us next year they will only take 15. I just think all prospective transfers should keep this is mind, especially when thinking about applying to multiple schools. Good luck!</p>
<p>I agree with Katie. I transferred into Duke during Fall 2010 as well. Unfortunately, Duke is taking in less transfers this year (about 15 as stated in the last post). While you shouldn’t lose hope (your stats look great, but make sure you don’t come off as a resume padder… be selective in what you include in your resume and the extracurricular selection of the application), I think you should be prepared to apply to multiple schools. To be honest, UNC-CH is a great school, and you can get an equally good education there. So don’t think that Duke provides a better education, because it pretty much is similar. Nevertheless, I think you should apply, but you need to keep some backups in mind.</p>
<p>Why transfer to Duke? UNC is a great school. You have a good grade point, and a year invested in UNC. I would continue to ride this investment. </p>
<p>Don’t get me wrong - Duke is a great place - I indeed chose it over UNC - but so is UNC. You initially chose UNC - I would give it every chance. </p>
<p>A member of my family went to UNC, by the way, and has a Phd in econ and is one of the world’s best known in his field. It matters more what you do in school rather than (in the case of Duke and UNC) where you attended. I am not sure a trip 10 miles up the road will make you any happier. Just some food for thought.</p>
<p>I agree with mam1959. Unless Duke offers an academic program/opportunities that UNC or any other university does not, I don’t think its necessary to transfer here. I don’t think Duke’s econ program is any different from UNC’s; it seems you are attracted to Duke because of its prestige. Personally, I think that’s a shallow reason to transfer if you are doing so just for the name. It’s what you do at the university that matters most, not the university itself. Nevertheless, it doesn’t hurt to apply anyway. But you don’t want to come here and then realize you liked UNC better. So make sure you have legitimate reasons to transfer besides prestige.</p>
<p>I like the two previous posts a lot … especially when I think of the financial situation … </p>
<p>but … you all forgot something essential! </p>
<p>At Duke, all transfers from UNC have to undergo a special investigation: A sample of your blood is taken, and if it’s dark-blue, you’re accepted. If it’s light-blue, you’re rejected. </p>
<p>By the way, the result of this test is shard with UNC - if your blood is not light-blue, you either lose all your scholarship or you get expelled …</p>
<p>In response to why I am trying to transfer, I guess you could say that my family is a pretty big Duke family… Two of my brothers went there, and my parents really wanted me to go to Duke as well. So, I applied but I didn’t get in. Bummer.</p>
<p>To be honest I don’t think I will get in given how few transfers Duke takes. I just figured I would try and see what happens, then in the off chance I get in I would have to really think about what I wanted to do.</p>
<p>I’m really enjoying UNC, but I have thought about what it would have been like if I ended up at Duke.</p>
<p>Anyway, it all boils down to the fact that I pretty much want to roll the dice to see what will happen when I apply…</p>
<p>^Given what you said above OP, I don’t necessarily think applying for a transfer is unreasonable. But I do think your case is very weak. The primary (and so far only) reason you gave for wanting to go to Duke is because of the family tradition and the “what ifs,” there’s nothing concrete informing your decision as to exactly how Duke will benefit you more than your current situation. And you yourself even said that you are enjoying UNC and there’s no guarantee that you’ll achieve the same at Duke. So IMHO, give it a shot if you are so inclined, but there’s very little point besides (maybe) the bragging rights (for the lack of a better term) of following in your brothers’ footsteps or satisfying your curiosity for what might have been.</p>