<p>Well, first I want to say that this forum is exactly what I've been looking for! There's a lot of places where one can turn for answers (especially on the net) and most of them seem to be strife with misinformation and second-hand anecdotes pitched as "expert opinion". This place seems more genuine than that, so, thanks!</p>
<p>So, here's the scoop on me. I was a very average student in high school (3.3 GPA, some honors classes, one AP exam, graduated in top 30%). I went to Penn State for a couple of semesters and was totally disinterested and left.</p>
<p>Now, ten years later, I am finished my first year at a local community college. I made the Deans in the fall and I brought home 5 more As this semester. I am working as a research assistant with my Sociology prof this summer, will likely be the first non-traditional editor-in-chief of the paper, a senator in student government, a member of the honors program, etc.</p>
<p>The contrast is evident. I am in love with school now. Of course, as anyone who loves it, I want to transfer into a really good school when my time at community college is up. I'd love to transfer into a top notch sociology program with the intent of one day going to graduate school and getting a PhD in the subject.</p>
<p>What're my odds of getting into a good school? Do places like Yale and Brown take non-traditional transfers from community colleges? I've also been thinking about something in the Oxbridge area. Should I stop thinking about that?</p>
<p>Again, thanks in advance! You guys are awesome!</p>
<p>What campus of Penn State?</p>
<p>NOT the main campus. I briefly attended classes at the Delaware County site. More affectionately know as Delco.</p>
<p>They both do.</p>
<p>Look at the Eli Program at Yale, and the RUE program at Brown.</p>
<p>I have seen info on the RUE program at Brown. This is the Eli Whitney program? This is posted as being "designed for persons for whom full-time study is not possible". It is possible for me. In fact, I much prefer full-time study.</p>
<p>'No' to which part of this discussion?</p>
<p>hellojan</p>
<p>To the best of my knowledge, every college that accepts transfers also accepts non-traditional age transfers. Go haunt the transfer office at your community college and get some help out of them.</p>
<p>If you were a female, I'd suggest Bryn Mawr because of the McBride program. Since you're not, but you are in the Philly area, why don't you go visit Swarthmore and Haverford?</p>
<p>Wishing you all the best.</p>
<p>Both of those (Swarthmore and Haverford) have been suggested to me. I will gladly take a look at those! Thanks very much!</p>
<p>Try a few of these schools with great Sociology departments and programs:</p>
<p>University of Wisconsin-Madison
Indiana University
Michigan State University
Ohio State University
University of Washington
University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign</p>
<p>I'd say we need to know SAT scores before giving meaningful suggestions. They would seem to be especially important in a case like this.</p>
<p>Maybe you should just re-apply and see if you can get accepted into Main campus. I am sure it's a lot more challenging than what you ran into at delco.</p>
<p>I have to admit that the atmosphere of University Park wasn't as academic as I'd like it to be. I think the Honors program there is wonderful. However, the rest of the campus is not for me.</p>
<p>I actually chose not to go to University Park right out of high school. I soon realized that the whole PSU system wasn't what I'd had in mind.</p>
<p>Look at Mt. Holyoke, Smith, Connecticut, Trinity (CT), and Pitzer College.</p>
<p>They all have Non-traditional programs, as do Sarah Lawrence, Bard, Skidmore, and Hiram College.</p>
<p>Bard does not require a high school transcript, if you've been out of high school for five or more years.</p>
<p>The Evergreen State College prefers adult students, and, if you like warm weather, then University of Miami has a great adult program as well.</p>
<p>Just more food for thought.</p>