<p>Hey guys, I am currently a sophomore at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. I applied to Northwestern as a senior in high school and didn't get in. I had about a 3.8 GPA unweighted, 4.75/5 weighted and got a 28 composite on my ACT. However, after a year at Illinois i have a 4.0 GPA in the 26 hours that i have taken. I also have 10 hours of transfer credit from APs and proficiency from exams. So what do you think my chances are? I also have some questions to go along with this...</p>
<p>1) I am debating whether to transfer in the Spring of 06 or wait until the Fall of 06. I want to apply as soon as possible but the way my classes are looking, i think i have a good chance at getting a 4.0 this semester also. Plus this semester i have 15 hours and a couple classes with mainly juniors and seniors (one 400 level class). Would this extra semester help much or is the 4.0 from last year sufficient enough in itself? I just want to know whether to wait or should i just send my transcript now since i want to know ASAP? </p>
<p>2) Anyone know the difference in acceptance rates for transfers at Northwestern in regards to Spring vs. Fall semesters?</p>
<p>3) They say they have rolling admissions. Does this mean if i submit my app for spring real soon I will hear back from them soon? One thing I am worried about is having to wait for the decision because the official deadline for spring is February 1st. What do I do about Illinois in that case? I would want to get my decision back about NU in time so that i could withdraw from Illinois without penalty or fee.</p>
<p>update: I decided to hold off and apply for the fall of 06.</p>
<p>I think that i have a good shot at pulling off a 4.0 again or at least a 3.8 this semester. I am also in an Advertising 400 level class and an English 250.</p>
<p>Now what would you say my shot is at getting into Northwestern?</p>
<p>no, i'm not going to take the ACT again. The NU admission officers told me that probably wouldnt hurt me as they look more at your college grades, though, so Im hoping it doesnt come back to hurt me.</p>
<p>gotta bump this one. ive submitted all my stuff now. im studyin my ass off to try and pull off another semester of 4.0. in addition, i have a couple classes that i got an A+ but it doesnt help your GPA at illinois. what do yall think my chances are?</p>
<p>The admit rate for transfers can change a lot from one year to the next. Last year, they admitted 1 out of 3 while this year, they admitted 1 out of 6 approximately. I think you have a good chance regardless.</p>