<p>I'm opening this up because there are some Spring 2011 results. However please note:</p>
<p>Wait to post FINAL results for ALL of the schools you applied to as that will make this thread a much more valuable resource for future transfer applicants. Partial results will be deleted by the Moderator.</p>
<p>Here's a template:</p>
<p>Current School:
Entering as:
High School GPA:
College GPA:
SAT/ACT Scores:
SAT II Scores:
Significant ECs:
Hooks:
US/Intl:</p>
<p>Applied to:
Accepted:
Waitlisted:
Rejected:</p>
<p>Current School: SUNY School
Entering as: Spring Sophomore
High School GPA: 3.7
College GPA: 3.61 (1 Bad Grade Screwed Me), 4.0 Mid-Term Report
SAT/ACT Scores: None
SAT II Scores: None
Significant ECs: Founded a club, a lot of business ECs with leadership, 3 internships at major financial institutions
Strong Essays/Recs
US/Intl: NY Resident</p>
<p>Applied to: Cornell AEM
Accepted: Cornell AEM
Rejected: None =) 1 for 1 Baby</p>
<p>Attending: Cornell AEM hell yeah!!!</p>
<p>My overall advice to transfer students is definetly work on your and make them count. My grades were ok, but I am positive that it was my essays that got me in. I really spent a lot of time like the whole summer planning out my essays, editing and drafting and such. I really made them count and really did my research on why I wanted to attend Cornell and how it would help me achieve my goals. Oh yeah, and if you can also visit the school you want to transfer to beforehand, it really makes a difference cause they do note who you are and your interest in your school, and it’ll also give you a better feeling if you really want to be at the college.</p>
<p>Current School: none. (previous Johnson & Wale’s University)
Entering As: Freshman
High School GPA: 3.71
College GPA: 2.89
SAT/ACT Scores : 600cr, 410math, 510w/ 22composite
SAT II Scores: 600english, 410bio, 500history
Significant EC’s: Varsity Volleyball(high school and college), Gay/Straight Alliance, National Honor Society Vice-President high school, Culinary Arts club, Collegiate Honor Society President, Resident Assistant, tons of volunteer work
Hooks: Culinary training for about 7years, traveled the country campaiging for Obama in '08 with club, rigourous high school courses for all four years.
US/INTL: Illinois Resident</p>
<p>Applied to: University if Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Illinois State University
Accepted: Both
Waitlisted: N/A
Rejected: N/A</p>
<p>Likely Attending: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign</p>
<p>Comments: ISU was a safety and I didn’t think I was getting into UIUC. But my essays were amazing (good writer) and I called literally EVERYDAY and I asked questions so much to the point the admissions counselor for transfer students knew me when I showed up for the Transfer preview program. I also submitted everything required on Sept 1st (the day the application went live). And I don’t know what happened to them, but I also sent a tin of chocolate chip cookies to the Admissions Office :).</p>
<p>Current School: 4 tier
Entering as: Junior
High School GPA: I attended hs in a post soviet state with almost all As, but few Bs.
College GPA: 3.88
SAT/ACT Scores: n/a
SAT II Scores: n/a
Significant ECs:
1 year chem research my freshman year
Summer research at HYP school
I am currently involved in bioinformatics research
100+ hours volunteer
I speak 3 languages
national hs stuff
Hooks: I am one of a few people from my country to attend Cornell
US/Intl: resident </p>
<p>Applied to: Cornell CALS (only school I applied)
Accepted: Cornell CALS</p>
<p>Current School: Ithaca College
Entering as: 2nd Semester Sophomore
High School GPA: 3.7
College GPA: 3.4, 3.6 among ILR related courses, w/ 3.6 midterm grade report
SAT/ACT Scores: Didn’t submit
SAT II Scores: Never took them
Significant ECs: Eagle Scout, accomplished private pilot, accomplished SCUBA diver, international company internship, lacrosse state champion, golf regional champion.
Hooks: Grandfather was a professor at Cornell, invited by Vice Provost of ILR to meet with him prior to submitting my application.
US/Intl: MD, USA</p>
<p>Comments:
Without a doubt legacy and meeting with the Vice Provost helped with my success but I don’t think that got me in alone. My grades are not off the charts by far but I think my ECs and essays overshadowed my grades.</p>
<p>Current School: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Entering as:Sophomore
High School GPA: 4.5 (out of 5.0)
College GPA: 3.88 when I applied, will be about 3.85 by end of this semester
SAT/ACT Scores: 33 on ACT
SAT II Scores:
Significant ECs: Swim Instructor, 100+ volunteers, Mentor for International Student, Swim Team/Orchestra through entire high school years
Hooks: Good essay, national merit commended,
US/Intl: U.S.</p>
<p>Applied to: Northwestern, WashU
Accepted: Northwestern
Waitlisted:
Rejected: WashU</p>
<p>Likely Attending: THANK YOU, NORTHWESTERN</p>
<p>Comments:</p>
<p>As you can see, I do not have hundreds of extracurricular activities. I think what’s important is how actively you are involved; do you hold any positions? did you come up with a special idea that perhaps got your club to start a new project? I see some students writing down hundreds of ecs on their applications, but I think pure number doesn’t mean much. </p>
<p>Also your essay needs to show that you have a clear goal of what you want to achieve, and how the school you’re applying to can help you with that. Be SPECIFIC about it. Just saying that “your school provides an excellent education in my intended field” is not going to leave much impression on admission committee. Also, your essay needs to be polished and sophisticated(absolutely no grammar errors) but don’t be obsessed with using all those fancy SAT words.</p>
<p>Current School: Valencia Community College
Entering as: 2nd Semester Sophomore, possibly junior (just waiting for a credit eval)
High School GPA: 3.85
College GPA: 3.97
SAT/ACT Scores: SAT- 2130 ACT- 34
SAT II Scores: Never took them
Significant ECs: Student Body VP, Honors Council Co-Founder/ VP, Studied in Spain and Morocco, published research, other cool stuff…</p>
<p>Applied to: Amherst, WUSTL, and UoRichmond
Accepted: AU and UoR
Waitlisted: none
Rejected: WUSTL</p>
<p>Likely Attending: Amherst</p>
<p>Comments: If anyone has questions about transferring from a community college, not that I’m any sort of expert, but I’d be glad to help out. PM me…</p>
<p>Current School: Eastern Connecticut State University
Entering as: Sophomore
High School GPA: 2.8ish uw / 3.1ish w
College GPA: 3.89
SAT/ACT Scores: 1080/1680 and 1130/1750
SAT II Scores: NA
Significant ECs: None really. English Club, volunteer clubs, that’s it.
Hooks: Hispanic, first generation
US/Intl: CT USA</p>
<p>Applied to: University of Connecticut
Accepted: University of Connecticut
Waitlisted:
Rejected:</p>
<p>Likely Attending: UCONN !</p>
<p>Comments: I really didn’t know if I was going to get in! They only school I truly wanted to attend. I’m so happy now It is possible, guys. GO HUSKIES! :)</p>
<p>Current School: Borough of Manhattan Community College
Entering as: Sophomore
High School GPA: Don’t remember
College GPA: 3.08 when I applied
SAT/ACT Scores: None
SAT II Scores:None
Significant ECs: I got away with using my high school EC’s which consisted of volunteer work at a local animal shelter, children’s museum, emergency awareness group and the zoo. Talk about luck
Hooks: URM, first generation student to attend college
US/Intl: US</p>
<p>Comments: I did horrible my first year at CC but my third semester I got my act together and now I can finally transfer. I also went from having the minimum GPA requirement to remain in good academic standing to the Deans List. So if you are in my position am living proof that there is hope if you screwed up, you just gotta work harder the next time.</p>
<p>Current School: Ventura College
Major: Architecture (major plays a big part in admissions) 83 units completed
Entering as: Likely sophomore
High School GPA: 3.33
College GPA: 3.71
SAT/ACT Scores: n/a
SAT II Scores: n/a
Significant ECs: Volunteer with church, project understanding, and habitat for humanity. Wrote one novel. Member of AIAS and editor of high school paper. I have worked as a “locksmith apprentice” and have been employed as a draftsman for about a year.
Hooks: A design competition winner and author. Draftsman job.
US/Intl: US</p>
<p>Applied to: Cal Poly SLO, Cal Poly Pomona, University of Oregon, USC, University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA backup for Civil Engineering)
Accepted: University of Oregon and University of Alaska Anchorage
Waitlisted: n/a
Rejected: Cal Poly SLO, Cal Poly Pomona
Pending: USC</p>
<p>Likely Attending: University of Oregon or USC</p>
<p>Comments: California public school system way to objective. I was denied from Pomona immediatly because I did not take one of the “golden four” class a year before applying (a class not related to my field). I feel like my portfolio and essays are really going to help me with UO and USC (Cal Poly SLO and Cal Poly Pomona don’t even ask for one, go figure). Good luck everyone.</p>
<p>Current School: Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI
Entering as: Junior
High School GPA: 3.4/4.0
College GPA: 3.86/4.0
SAT/ACT Scores: 1910 SAT, 28 ACT
SAT II Scores: N/A
Significant ECs: Volunteer Docent at UMich Museum of Archaeology; private Latin/Greek tutoring; National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Hooks: UMich legacy
US/Intl: US</p>
<p>Applied to: University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Accepted: University of Michigan - Ann ARbor
Waitlisted: N/A
Rejected: N/A</p>
<p>Likely Attending: DEFINITELY attending UMich for Fall 2011 in the College of Literature, Science, and Arts!</p>
<p>Comments: UMich is my dream school. It took a lot of hard work and perseverance and I had to apply three times over the course of two years, but it all paid off and now I’m headed to UM. It’s great to be a Michigan Wolverine!</p>
<p>Date applied: Late November Date decision postmarked/received: March 23rd, 2011 Accepted at which school/major at USC: School of Cinematic Arts - Screenwriting </p>
<p>Stats:[ul]</p>
<p>[li] SAT Total: N/A</p>[/li]
<p>[li] ACT: N/A</p>[/li]
<p>[li] SAT Subject Tests: N/A</p>[/li]
<p>[li] GPA-UW/W: 3.9 in college, 3.5 something in HS</p>[/li]
<p>[li] Rank: In HS, 98 out of 400</p>[/li]
<p>[li]AP/IB classes: N/A</p>[/li]
<p>[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[li] Essays: Awesome, if I do say so myself. </p>[/li]
<p>[li] Teacher Recs: Good, I assume. Why write a rec if it’s not good? </p>[/li]
<p>[li] Counselor Rec: N/A</p>[/li]
<p>[li] EC highlights: None in college[/ul] </p>[/li]
<p>Location/Person:
[ul]
[li] State or Country: Santa Clarita, California (I’M FREE!) </p>[/li]
<p>[li] School Type: California Community College</p>[/li]
<p>[li] Ethnicity: White</p>[/li]
<p>[li] Gender: Female</p>[/li]
<p>[/ul] Other Factors, hook?: To be honest, none</p>
<p>General Comments, scholarship chances, status info, going to USC…?: YOU BET I’M GOING!</p>
<p>Current School:Anne Arundel Community College
Entering As: Sophomore (will have 60 credits, but not all are transferring)
High School GPA: Don’t remember, probably around 3.5)
College GPA: 4.0
Significant EC’s: Phi Theta Kappa honor society, 4.0 every semester at CC
Hooks:None really</p>
<p>Applied to:Towson University, UMBC
Accepted: Both
Waitlisted: N/A
Rejected: N/A</p>
<p>Likely Attending: I have no idea. The one I really like is further away, but cheaper. The other is more expensive but only 10 minutes from home. I guess whichever one offers the most aid.</p>
<p>Current School: Suffolk County Community College
Entering as: Sophomore
High School GPA: 3.9
College GPA: 3.6
SAT/ACT Scores: ACT - 29
SAT II Scores: N/A
Significant ECs: Choir, musical theatre, orchestra, NHS, Tri-M, lots of tutoring
Hooks:
US/Intl: US</p>
<p>Current School: Occidental College
Entering as: Sophomore
High School GPA: 3.73
College GPA: 3.0
SAT/ACT Scores: ACT - 31
SAT II Scores: French 790, Lit 680
Significant ECs: Soccer, camp counselor (volunteer) at 2 different camps, 3 jobs, tutoring
Hooks: Minority
US/Intl: US</p>
<p>Applied to: Lewis & Clark, Willamette, Whitman
Accepted: Lewis & Clark, Willamette, Whitman
Waitlisted: N/A
Rejected: N/A</p>
<p>Attending: decision pending based on financial aid.</p>
<p>Current School: University of Maryland College Pakr
Entering as: Sophomore
High School GPA: 5.0 (out of 6.3), around a 3.5 out of 4
College GPA: 3.5
SAT/ACT Scores: ACT - 29
SAT II Scores: none
Significant ECs: business school student government, jsu, lots of community service in high school
Hooks: coming from tough business program to another tough business program
US/Intl: US</p>
<p>Applied to: Northeastern
Accepted: Northeastern
Waitlisted: N/A
Rejected: N/A</p>
<p>Attending: Northeastern University! can’t wait to be a husky!</p>
It is possible, guys. GO HUSKIES! :)</p>