<p>Yes, another chance thread, but before you hit "back" on your browser, please hear me out. I currently go to a CC and it has finally come time for me to transfer to a 4-year university. For the past month or so I have browsed numerous college admissions sites, looking up their minimum requirements. The problem is many sites don't post this information. I mostly get something like "we review your application holistically" or "there is no minimum gpa/SAT". However, there has to be a general cutoff, whether they post it or not. So I need your valuable information. My situation is somewhat unique. I started my freshman year at Berry College, lasted one semester, dropped out with a 1.9. Started at my current CC and have a 3.71 there. So my cumulative gpa is a 3.42. Not bad, but not stellar. It's a given that most, if not all, of the top 20 schools are out of the question (with the exception of maybe Vandy, Emory). I'm currently looking at UNC, UVA, Vandy, Davidson, Tulane, and Emory. Of course I will narrow my list down to about 3 or 4 schools and shoot for them. But first things first: Do I have a shot at these schools with my current gpa? It's been an upward trend at my CC (made all A's in my last 2 semesters) and Asian American, if that means anything. If you want to add any other matches or possible reaches to my list, please feel free to do so. Your honest opinion is greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>“we review your application holistically” and “there is no minimum gpa/SAT” are meant for applicants with record of achievements in spheres other than pure grades and test scores, i.e. something like leading troops into the battle at waterloo, discovering radioactivity, winning olympic games, etc. If that does not describe you, holistic review of your app will not benefit you in any significant way.</p>
<p>If your scores are bad, concentrate on state schools that do not require SAT scores. 3.42 may be competitive at UNC and UVA depending on coursework and grade trends.</p>
<p>Thanks drek’thar. Just as a side note, I will be transferring as a first semester junior, as I have 65 credits. So will my SAT scores and high school record mean much of anything? That was 5 years ago!</p>
<p>Emory waives your hs transcript after 2 years of college coursework and your SAT scores if you’ve been out of college for 5 years or more. I don’t think your gpa is competitive enough, though.</p>
<p>Transfer from CC to your state flagship. This way you dont have to submit HS record or SAT scores. Then, if you do well there, you continue to graduate school. You can also attempt to transfer to state schools out of state, but it’s generally more difficult, since they have their own in-state CC students to admit.</p>
<p>A number of private schools don’t require SAT scores for transfers. You’d need to go through the schools’ websites and check their policies. Amherst, Bates, and Middlebury do not require transfers to submit SAT scores. You will not necessarily be competitive there, but other schools with the same policies undoubtedly exist.</p>