<p>I'm attending a state school (SUNY - stony brook) for my first year of college but am intending to transfer. I'm double-majoring in linguistics/philosophy. My parents have a low EFC ($8,000), so I want to make sure that I'm not wasting my money on apps that pledge to cover 100% of financial need but are (substantially) need-sensitive to transfer students. Right now, I have on my list: Reed, Middlebury (both say that they may be need-sensitive depending on their budget), U. Chicago (pretty sure need blind), McGill (doesn't even matter because they don't meet need anyway), Cornell (need blind?), St. Andrews (Scotland - cheaper than American universities anyway...)... I don't necessarily need a school that meets 100% of financial need (although it's preferable), and I say that because I know I have a ton of need and this may hinder my options. At the same time, applying to somewhere like NYU is worthless because they barely give any money away. So I'm looking for a balance of no (or minimal) need-sensitivity but gives decent amounts of financial aid (although I am willing to take out loans because I'm saving a ton of money my first year by staying home)...and not like ivy league because I doubt I'll get in. I'll post some stats though just to gauge my chances - 2170 SAT, top 5% HS class, 4 honors societies (French, Spanish, German, National), multiple ECs, yada yada yada.</p>
<p>unc i believe. vanderbilt and rice for sure.</p>
<p>UVa, UNC, Vanderbilt, Emory, and USC are the top schools with the highest transfer rates who meet need. I got a good package from UVa and my EFC was similar to yours. Good luck! If you have any questions about the transfer process feel free to PM me!</p>
<p>Thank you so much! Are you in-state at UVA or out of state? I’ll look into a linguistics major there. One of my best friends is going there, so that could work out really wonderfully.</p>
<p>I’m OOS and will be going there in the fall! So far the whole process has been great! They gave great FA, assigned me a transfer peer mentor, and offer on grounds housing, which is a far cry from what other schools do.</p>
<p>Bump - if anyone has anymore suggestions</p>
<p>UNC and UVa both met 100% of need, but UVa gave me $4,000 more in loans per year and $2,000 more in work study a year.</p>
<p>Right now Reed is need aware even during the initial round of acceptances.</p>