Opinions and advice for this tranfer app

Transfer Students
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<p>Okay, so I know it probably gets annoying hearing similar stories of people asking for advice and opinions on their stats, but I hope you guys understand that no matter how much you read about others stories and see advice for them, you always feel like your path is completely diffrent and want advice that is specific for your goals, so hang with me. </p>

<p>I am currently a student at Wright college, a CC in Chicago, definitely one of the better ones here. I went into college with no intention of transferring, but midway through last semester, I just felt a change and a real desire to excel in school. Now I'm not looking into an IVY schools or anything, but I am looking for good schools. Good business schools to be exact. I really liked Econ, but I'm not 100% if thats exactly where I want to go. Finance and accounting are definitely options when it comes to picking my major. The specific school I'm looking to get into is Ross at Michigan. This is my absolute top priority, and I know it's a stretch (I think it's website said only 1% of incoming students were transfers), but aiming high is exactly what I want to do at this point, and I am willing to take all advice and commit to doing all I can to increas my chances. I read USNews reports about the top business schools, so basically all those schools are on my list of hopefuls. In the chance that I can't make it into any of these, I'm hoping I will have much much better chances at the local level, with schools like UIC and Depaul.</p>

<p>Here is what my college path has looked like</p>

<p>First semester: Taken at Malcolm X college (another Chicago CC)
Emergeny Medical Technician - C - 6 credit hours
Weight Training - A - 2 credit hours
Spanish 101 - A - 4 credit hours</p>

<p>Second semester: Started at Wright with A&P class at Malcolm
English 101 - A - 3 credit hours
Social Science 101 - B - 3 credit hours
Humanities 123 - A - 3 credit hours
Anatomy and Physiology - C - 4 credit hours</p>

<p>Third semester: All classes at Wright
English 102 - A - 3 credit hours
Philosophy 106 - A - 3 credit hours
Philosophy 108 - A - 3 credit hours
Econ 201 - A - credit hours</p>

<p>Fourth semester: upcoming Spring</p>

<p>Econ 202
Math 143 - Pre Calculus (far behind unfortunately)
Business 181 (Financial Accounting)</p>

<p>current GPA: 3.37</p>

<p>I've been on the honors list twice and Presidential Scholars once (which just means I got all A's that last semester. I recieved the SGA scholarship award this past semester as well. I had no extra curriculars, but that third semester I was working almost full time at about 35+ hours a week. But that's definately something I will be getting involved with next year, I already have a few clubs in mind, and I've also been putting some volunteer hours in through partnerships at work. Hopefully by next semester I will be in Phi Theta Kappa as well. Also, I am looking to recieve certification as a CPR instructor by March, and this way, it would almost be like starting my own mini business teaching CPR on the side. </p>

<p>High school transcript would be crap, I started out really well, with honors classes and even double honors classes my sophmore year. But I transfered and then pretty much failed out of the high school I was at. Really, really dumb, there's honestly no telling where I would be right now if I would have kept my head in the game during high school. However, I don't think my high school transcript is needed because by the time I apply, I will have well over 36 transferable credit hours. So down to the questions. </p>

<p>My first question would be about the transferable GPA's. How much to universities care about the grade you earned in classes that are not transferable? For example that EMT class I took I don't believe can be transfered and it was a 6 credit hour class which is pretty heavy and brought down my overall GPA. If that is omitted, then I know my transferable GPA will be much higher, but it would be a shame if they see it and it counts against me. On the flip side, Pre Cal won't count either, so basically if I get an A in this class, it won't help my transferable GPA and gives one less math grade for them to look at, which I kinf of need at this point. </p>

<p>My other question would be about timing of my tansfer app. This would be my fourth semester at a CC, but due to my class selection first semester, and the fact that I have only taken around 12-13 credit hours each semester, its equivalent to what for most is the end of their first year. So The soonest I can probably apply for business schools would be for spring 2012, and in the case of Ross, their business program doesn't start until Fall, meaning I wouldn't really be starting until Fall 2012. That's a lot of time from now until then and I'm thinking if there's a better option. Would anyone recommend me applying to these schoold for regular admission first, and then trying to apply for the business school a semester later? Are your chances of getting into said business school better if you already attend their university?</p>

<p>Thanks to all that read this. Any opinions and advice are appreciated. I am full of energy and hope at this point in my life, so I truly mean it when I say I am willing to commit to do what it takes to make me a top transfer candidate.</p>

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<p>I am glad to hear that you became more interested in pursuing your education after attending a community college. Your GPA isn’t bad but it is not competitive enough to get you into University of Michigan. You haven’t also completed the core prerequisites to get into most business schools in the US (I believe they are 2 semesters of accounting, Calculus, Business stats, and economics; you should look at the school’s requirement; I know this because my brother is a business major who is planning to maryland’s smith business school for fall 2011). You also mentioned that your high school record isn’t very good . Without a good college GPA and a good high school GPA along with excellent SAT scores it is unlikely that you will be admitted. I like that you want to strive for the best by hoping to transfer to the Uni. of Michigan but I must say that your chances are not very good. I am not saying it is impossible but you definitely need to raise your GPA this upcoming semester.</p>

<p>I am not sure if your chances are better if you apply from one michigan school to their business school but I am positive that all of their schools are very competitive to get into.</p>

<p>Do you have any other schools in mind?</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

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<p>Thanks for your response. But yea, I did figure that my current record would definitely not be fit, maybe I should change the title (if i can) as it may be misleading. I clearly understand I cannot submit an app at the moment, as you have stated I am missing half of the pre reqs to even apply. Also about my GPA, remember, I will be in CC for at least another year, leaving me plenty of time to bring that GPA up. Depending on how well I do in Pre Cal, I will determine whether I want to take Calc in the summer, as I know it can be difficult. But if I do, then my Fall 2011 semester will consist of Calc II, Managerial Accounting, and probably one or two more filler classes depending on what I need. By Spring 2012, I should have completed all the pre reqs and I’m pretty confident I can bring in A’s for these as well, as last semester was the first semester where I gave it my all while at the same time working. </p>

<p>Not sure if you were able to read all of my post, sorry I know it was long, but if you had any input about the transferable GPA that would really help. Assuming only the EMT class and weight training class won’t be taken, my transferable GPA is a 3.62. Still not competetive enough for my goal, but I still have a year to bring it higher. And yes, I do have my backup schools. Depaul and U of I in Chicago are what I will be looking at if I can’t get anywhere out of state, and I know UIC accepts transfers from Wright pretty often, so these are my aims if I can’t get anywhere by Spring 2012 or Fall 2012 by the latest. Thanks again.</p>

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<p>Bump…any answers to the two bottome questions are greatly appreciated.</p>