<p>Sorry, I did not get into top schools, for my current status are not so "stellar". However, I need to make a decisions as soon as possible.
So, here are the schools I got into:</p>
<p>FSU- florida
SUNY- binghamton
SUNY- Stony brook
ST. John's Univ.
waitlisted: UF (adcom told me that probably no one will be pulled from waitlist)</p>
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<li>I really wanted to go to UF since I have family there, but I have to decide among the other four. I currently live in new york and am intersted in majoring in either law or biochemistry.</li>
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<p>-I know that FSU has a very good law and business program and that stony brook is good for science, but suny bing is ranked the highest by usnews. At the moment I am undecided, but it will surely focus on one of those two majors. One more thing, I prefer a better and more resourceful campus- with labs and etc.</p>
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<li>but there is a rub- one very important thing that I want you guys to consider is that I only applied to those schools and painfully regret not applying to reaches. Since my application, I have raised my SAT score form 1250(680w/570m) to 1400 and my GPA is 92/100 as of now. With that in mind, I earnestly intend to transfer form any of these schools to a more prestigious one ( rice, Ut-austin, boston university) after my freshmen year there.</li>
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<p>Hence, can someone please comment on which school I should attend? - Please keep in mind that schools that will provide me with a better chance at tranferring later are preferred, of course.</p>
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<li>Thank you very much for your attention and please reply promptly.
Any help is appreciated and money is not a factor.</li>
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<p>You might want to consider the one that is the most likely to be ok if you decide NOT to transfer (you get crappy grades, you fall in love with a fellow student, whatever). In which case probably FSU.</p>
<p>thank you tourguide,
yeah, I did consider that possibility.
DO you think taking the semester off and applying for the spring would be safer? I would take a couple of sat IIs in the meantime</p>
<p>If I'm not mistaken, I think some schools don't accept many spring applications, so if you go that route (which sounds ok to me, as long as you do something constructive with the time off--travel, job, volunteer, etc) make sure you check out if the schools are spring-admit friendly. Also, is it possible to tell U of Florida that you'll gladly stay on the wait-list until spring to start classes?</p>
<p>Also, remain calm and be patient. It can be GOOD to show up as a more-mataure 19-year-old freshman. Wherever you end in the end, you will be there for several years, and be putting on your resume for the rest of your life, so make sure you get a place that you are content with.</p>
<p>Do not listen to people who tell you they know nothing about the schools you asked them about, and then proceed to give an opinion of them!</p>
<p>Do not listen to people whom are simply guessing about a school's quality or lack thereof.</p>
<p>Do judge for yourself and determine what you do know about a particular school will make you feel comfortable and thrive there, whether your comfort level depends on academics, interaction with classmates and faculty or social life.</p>
<p>As for your stated interest, please do not become rigidly fixed to a "pre-law" major. So-called pre-law studies is really a misnomer. For the most part, fine law schools do not care one wit about what your field of study that your earned a degree in. Obviously, they look for strong grades overall. Being able to demonstrate clear thinking and writing is critically important (which is why science degree holders, like math, tend to do well in law school). Your law school professors will endow you with the law you need to know to graduate with a Jurisdoctor. As far as I know, U.S. Constitutional Law isn't even a required course at many (most?) law schools. </p>
<p>Keep in mind also that Law Schools really have very little by way of a direct connection to their respective undergraduate campus. That is, B.A. holders from Florida State University undergraduate departments don't necessarily have an advantage in gaining admission to FSU law school. This is certainly true for for law schools with a national reputation (i.e. many applications from throughout the nation). Regional law schools are exception, again for clearly evident reasons. </p>
<p>In short, choose a campus and an undergraduate major based on your desires and interests. Work hard, do well and you'll find a seat as a "One L."</p>
<p>I think you should contact some of your dream schools and speak with someone in admissions. Explain that you have raised your SAT to 1400 and regret that you did not apply to their school. Ask them what the best course of action is. Maybe you can still get in for fall. You never know. It can't hurt to ask.</p>
<p>Otherwise, if you are a NY State resident, I would attend one of the SUNYs because of the savings. U Florida might be a good choice if you are accepted and if money is not an issue.</p>
<p>thank you very much collegehelp and lakewashington.
I don't think UF accepts spring students, but if i could wait until then to start classes, great. So, I guess I will wait for that waitlist decision and then contact them. Alternatively, would it be hard to transfer to Ut- texas from fsu or stony brook with a high (~3.8 or more) GPA?</p>
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<li>ALso, if i did what tourguide mentioned, should I contact UF and say I can wait until the spring before I receive the waitlist decision or after?</li>
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<p>I thought you were already a student at FSU</p>
<p>You said:
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Hi,</p>
<p>My parents will be moving to texas next year and I was wondering about my chances of getting into rice or UT-austin as a tranfer student. CUrrently, I am starting my third semester at Florida State University and my intended major is biochemistry/computer science. My GPA after 1 year is 3.9 and HS SAT score is 1320/1600. My HS GPA was 93.5 ( we did not go by the GPA system). SO, with a good essay, can anyone comment whether I have good chances at those universities. I will apply for the spring 2008 term. </p>
<p>Any advice? ALso, does anyone recommend applying to any other universities?</p>
<p>Oh yeah, I did the whole dream school thing, etc...
- What I am saying is, should I contact them and say that I am willing to start in the spring, if they can give me such chance?
I say so, because I was personally informed that there will be no movement on the waitlist.
-So, when should i contact them about this?</p>
<p>Sorry drew, I posted that just to get feedback from people here.
- I am not an actual student at fsu at this moment, I was just imagining such circumstances so that I could plan ahead based on people's responses.
- The information posted on THIS thread is 100% an accurate description of my CURRENT situation.
- Sorry if I confused anyone, but please let's not lose focus. I still need info. to make a decision as soon as possible.</p>
<p>My guess is that the chance of a non-resident transfer being admitted to the U of Texas-Austin is very remote, unless your grades thus far are stellar. The competition is very severe, particularly from CAP students at other UT campuses.</p>
<p>You are missing the point. A great GPA helps, but demand for UT-Austin is substantial. From my understanding large numbers of students at the other UT campuses (especially Arlington and Richardson, in addition to Texas community colleges) apply for transfer to UT-Austin. Your GPA is high, so you're in the running, but by no means are the odds good.</p>
<p>So...mark19, Friday has come and gone. What did you decide after all the discussion?</p>
<p>This effort of yours reminds me of a quote from the late Gilda Radner of SNL:</p>
<p>"I wanted a perfect ending. Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme, and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next. Delicious Ambiguity."</p>
<p>Welcome to the world of adult decision making. The only thing I'd change is starting with the truth of the situation from the start, to perhaps gain a more accurate nugget of wisdom that could result, and to limit the impact of 'crying wolf'. Of course, perhaps then again an anonymous bulletin board is not the best place to solicit advice - LW is indeed correct.</p>