Send emails to all the schools that waitlisted you and highlight your unusual circumstances and your strong interest to attend. Ask them to take a second look as your transcript may be misleading on your academic capacity since your transferred (obviously don’t blame your gc or anyone else.) Keep it SHORT and on the point. If you go to any of the state schools and do well, you have very high chances to transfer to another school that fits you better assuming you apply with reason (variety of schools.) You don’t need a 4.00 for that. I assume you are eligible for need aid so transferring to a school that meets need will be ok financially. Unlike merit I think meets need schools cover transfers as well but please check on this.