okay. where do i go from here?

Transfer Students
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<p>Right now i'm attending a liberal arts college with math major and will be starting my junior year during the fall. I am planning for a transfer as i want to get an engineering degree( electronics/computers). </p>

<p>So far i have managed around 3.6(had around 1300 in SAT 2 yrs ago) after some slacking and could do better next year. After a super freshman year i set myself up with some challenge beyond the math in the class. As an international student, now I have been working as an assistant manager at a coffeehosue on college and will be starting an RA position next year, too. I have been invovled in some small clubs as well.</p>

<p>I want to transfer after junior year as the 3-2 program from this college entirely sucks. What are the universities i could be shooting for? What are safety schools under this criteria? Anybody in similar position ? could u possibly guide me through here? Where should i start from?</p>

<p>Thanks for yr time.</p>

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<p>what LAC are you at right now...that'll help us determine your chances.</p>

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<p>LAC? ..cc jargons...?.
this is bad. what's LAC? Lost And Confused? i am.
thanks.</p>

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<p>liberal arts college = LAC</p>

<p>Basically, where are you currently going to school?</p>

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<p>huh. that was easy. It's St. Vincent College. 3rd tier liberal arts benedictine college in southwest PA. as low key as u can get other than a great sense of community here!</p>

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<p>let's just say, i'm here because of surprisingly strong mathematics program and awesome scholarship offer.</p>

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<p>Who is their 3-2 arrangement with, jinx?</p>

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<p>most universities don't take senior level transfers. you should take into consideration.</p>

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<p>i could do a 3-2 transfer though, right? like in a 3-2 engineering program when you can transfer to a an engineering university for 2 yrs after 3 yrs in a liberal arts college? does that make any sense or did i just make that up?</p>

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<p>no clue my friend, not an engineering major.</p>

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<p>I doubt any universities will take you if you are already in junior standing (in terms of units).</p>

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<p>yeah i didn't realize that in your originial post...it will be particularly difficult.</p>

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<p>your school has to offer a 3-2 program with another school, do they?</p>

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<p>yes. they do have some with penn state and u pitt. but they have no financial aid for int'l students. so, that really doesn't work at all having to pay $25k up every yr by myself.
so, i'm looking for other schools...hopefully with a good financial aid.I know for transfer that would be tough, either way. but might as well give a shot than regret it later.</p>

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<p>Well as an international student your financial aid is not going to be amazing anywhere really. </p>

<p>aslo many american schools dont accept past junior level transfer. </p>

<p>Make a list of schools your intrested in, and contact them regarding the possiblity of transfer at your current academic level.</p>

<p>How many units do u have/</p>

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<p>My sister is looking into a 3-2 program. Reed College in Oregon does one with CalTech and RPI. I'm not sure if you could get in on that though. But it's a thread to pursue. Good luck!</p>

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<p>thanks for replies so far.</p>

<p>I understand the issue over aid to any student. i can only try to find the best there is for me.Yes, i have a total of 65 credits completed so far.</p>

<p>BuzzinlikeNeon: whew! luks like yr sister is on a smooth ride to one of them. gud for her.</p>

<p>I'll see from my math department(they are usually retarded when it comes to helping ppl out) here may be. Or my general question is...can i go to any other college for a 3-2 program other than the one with official affiliation. (like U pitt, Penn state, Boston U).? I'll see and keep this thread updated.</p>