Non-Trad CC Transfer - seeking school suggestions, impressions

Transfer Students
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<p>Hey folks, I'm a 34-year-old CC student and I am about to start applying to 4-year schools in the next couple of months with the intention of starting in Fall 2012. A couple of things about myself: I'm an English-Lit Major, 3.5 GPA. I will have an AA at the end of Summer 2012. I do not have a high school diploma or GED. For the most part, this has not been a serious impediment, although I have had to cross a couple of schools off the list. </p>

<p>Anyway, this is the current list of schools to which I plan on applying:</p>

<p>Knox College
Beloit College
U of Iowa
U of Wisconsin
U of Missouri
Binghamton - SUNY
UC-Davis
Amherst College (pie-in-the-sky, but I qualify for a waived application fee, so why the hell not?)</p>

<p>I will probably apply to at least 10 schools. Due to my unique circumstances and the fact that I want to use college as an excuse to move far away, I want to give myself as many options as possible. I like the idea of LACs, but would need a large enough town that my wife could find work (she already has a degree). I don't mind the idea of a big school, obviously, so long as they have a reputation for having a good English/Creative Writing program. Not interested in the southwest or southeast at all, although I have kicked around the idea of UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC-Asheville. But mostly, I'd like to end up near a coast or in a place I've heard has a cool vibe (Madison, Iowa City).</p>

<p>So I guess what I am looking for is additional suggestions. Personal experience is preferred. Am I missing a great little gem somewhere? Or a big gem? Great towns? Love to hear from anybody on this.</p>

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<p>Oh, and maybe some folks can give me some insight on these:</p>

<p>Rutgers-Camden (Near a big east coast city, supposedly has a decent English/CW program. My concern is that it might be more of a commuter school?)</p>

<p>U of Maryland - College Park (We really like the DC area, I’m worried it may be too difficult to get into)</p>

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<p>As a fellow transfer student, I’ve noticed most schools’ transfer apps only ask for info from the previous college. So you should be ok. I visited Ithaca about 10 years ago; it’s a great place: local stores, good restaurants. You’re right at the 50% mark with your stats.</p>