<p>Transferring from: Villanova University (freshman)
College GPA: around 3.7 (not sure, just from 1st semester freshman yr)
SAT: 1930, (M 650, V 640, W 640), SAT II- Math I 660, US History 760
ECs: Villanova Rugby, Hillel (treasurer), Interfaith Counsel, Financial Management Association, Phi Beta Lambda Business Counsel, Barista at an on campus cafe.
HS GPA- 3.7 unweighted, top 20% of class
Hooks:can pay full tuition and part hispanic
4 yrs JROTC
4 yrs football
4yrs rugby
2yrs indoor track
2 yrs New York State Science Honor Society (Treasurer)</p>
<p>One last thing everyone. Vandy only gives around 2 weeks for a reply. I found out in mid April last year and had to decide before all schools told me of their decisions. Though they give a week or two extensions, I wasn’t given a long extension. So, keep that in mind when applying so you’re not stunned if/when you’re in that predicament.</p>
<p>Age: 21
Transferring from: University of Central Oklahoma
Classification: Sophomore (entering as a Junior)
College GPA: 3.71
Major: Mathematics (Pure)
Honors Program: No (not offered)
Standardized Test Score: ACT - 34</p>
<p>ECs:
College -
Member of Math club (2011-Present)
Member of Philosophy club (2010-Present)
Cashier at a local gas station (2010-Present) - offered Asst. Manager position, but declined due to school; work approx. 25-30 hrs/week (explains why my ECs are kind of lacking)</p>
<p>High School -
Competitive club soccer (2000-2007) - played for state and nationally ranked soccer teams; traveled extensively; won several prestigious tournaments; lost interest and quit around Junior/Senior of HS
Varsity soccer (2004-2006) - started every game Soph. year; kicked off team Junior year due to poor grades
Junior Olympic Development Program soccer team (2004) - competed in two tournaments; selected to MVP game at one; did not play following years due to financial constraints after my parents separation
Private piano lessons (2004) - tutored a few kids
Work - maintained a job throughout high school; minimum hours/week: 25</p>
<p>Volunteering:
Started a recovery group for teenagers/young adults (2009)
Spoke weekly at a local hospital to teenagers about addiction and recovery (2008-2010)</p>
<p>Hooks: First generation college student; recovered addict; interviewed twice by local newspapers for pieces on addiction and recovery</p>
<p>Not sure how my chances look right now. My college GPA isn’t exactly where I’d like it to be (had a bad semester), and my ECs are poor, to say the least. I do, however, have three amazing LORs, which may help. Anyway… fingers crossed.</p>
<p>Best of luck to everyone!</p>
<p><em>College</em>
Transferring from: The College of New Jersey
College GPA: 3.9
Major: History
Honors Program: No
Standardized Test Score(s): 2030/ 1360
ECs: Collegiate Model UN, Interfaith Council, Club Soccer
Volunteering: Summer service trips to Costa Rica</p>
<p><em>High School</em>
Weighted GPA: 4.0
Top 10%
ECs: Student Body President, Soccer Captain, Cum Laude Society, 5 Plays, Choir, Poetry Club</p>
<p>Let me know what you think!!!</p>
<p>does it matter if you are applying for your sophmore year rather than for your junior year?</p>
<p>Classification: Freshman
Transferring from: 27th ranked liberal arts college.
College GPA: 4.0
Honors Program: No.
Standardized Test Score(s): 1990 SAT, 1340 CR+M
ECs: A school job, writing center tutor.
Volunteering: None.</p>
<p>Comments: Rejected people usually avoid posting because they feel ashamed. I will post whatever the outcome of my application is. I encourage everyone else to do so for the sake of helping future transfer students.</p>
<p>Anyone know my chances?</p>
<p>Current School: CC in California
College GPA: 3.12 (Are they going to look at my spring grades? cause I’m planing on getting straight A’s which would lift me to 3.52)
HS GPA: 3.6/4.0 uw/w
College Credits: 31 by the end of this year
SAT: 2090 Superscore (2020 best single score)
Misc: Volunteer at 2 hospitals, one of which is a hands on internship, 3 year of track and field in hs, taught korean at a Korean school (still volunteer), volunteered at a therapeutic recreation center (camp for mentally/physically handicapped children), a couple clubs, got awards in piano.</p>
<p>My main concern is GPA in both HS and College. I had a calculus class which killed me…</p>
<p>Thoughts?</p>
<p><em>College</em>
Freshman
Current School- Selective NESCAC school
College GPA- 3.84(1 semester)
Dean’s List
ECs- College’s Football Team, various activites</p>
<p><em>High School</em>
HS GPA- 3.55/4.08 uw/w
Test Scores- SAT 1930
EC’s- 4 years of football, Lacrosse and Basketball
National Honors Society
Various Awards and Community Service</p>
<p>Thoughts on my chances?</p>
<p>I’m thinking about Vanderbilt. If I like schools like Boston College and Northwestern, will I like Vanderbilt?</p>
<p>Transferring from: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
College GPA: 4.0
Honors Program: Nominee (won’t be official until May, after apps are due)
Standardized Test Score(s): ACT 33
ECs: Student Senate, Illini Pride, 1867 Society Applications Lead and Recruitment Committee Member, Office job, restaurant job
Volunteering: Volunteer tutoring, Illini Mentor Program mentor (volunteer mentoring in a school) and fundraising committee.</p>
<p>I was a little confused by Vandy’s site - do I have to turn in a common application mid-term report and ACT/SAT scores if I’m a transfer student? (I’m a sophomore now so I will be a junior next year)</p>
<p>What about high school transcript?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I heard Vanderbilt is racist towards Asians. (not admissions, the people)</p>
<p>abcde09 - The Application Checklist for transfer students, which can be found [url=<a href=“http://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/prospective/transfer.php]here[/url”>Application Process: Transfer | Undergraduate Admissions | Vanderbilt University]here[/url</a>], doesn’t say anything about a mid-term report, so I don’t plan on sending one. </p>
<p>It does, however, state that both SAT/ACT scores and high school transcript(s) need to be sent.</p>
<p>But <a href=“http://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/quickguide/[/url]”>http://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/quickguide/</a> this says you have to include mid-term report and no ACT/SAT? This is why I’m confused lol</p>
<p>Transfer only need to if requested by vandy.That most likely mean you are borderline.</p>
<p>@ Matisyahu – I think this is an overgeneralized and unfounded statement. I’m Asian and I have never felt discriminated upon at Vanderbilt.</p>
<p>Also, as for the AP credit question mentioned previously, I got 21 credits for my AP courses, in addition to credit for classes I took at my previous university. It really depends on what college you are studying in (i.e. A&S, Blair, Peabody, etc).</p>
<p>Did anyone get a brochure in the mail from Vanderbilt? It was basically just one of those generic come-visit-our-school-and-these-are-the-majors-we-offer kind of thing. I was wondering if they give that to all students who apply…</p>
<p>Hi everyone, I transferred into Vandy last fall. In case you were wondering, Vanderbilt accepted 31.7% of its transfer applicants last year (366/1151) according to collegeboard.com. If you have any questions regarding the transfer process, feel free to pm me. Good luck everyone!</p>
<p>Has anyone confirmed that their application is complete (materials and all)?</p>
<p>I just received an email today saying that my application is complete.</p>
<p>Was it that you submitted your Common Application and Supplement?
Or was it a 2nd email saying that they have your high school grades, SAT scores, and instructor evaluations.</p>