<p>What's up. I figure my first post here will be somewhat long but I have a few questions. Right now, I'm going to Indiana University of Pennsylvania. To be frank, it sucks. I hate everything about the school. On the other hand, the tuition is extremely cheap, but hopefully I can get some financial aid from whatever college I apply to next.</p>
<p>First, when applying to transfer, would my chances of being accepted to a certain college be affected in any way by if I have already previously been accepted by that college? I have a couple in mind, but the foremost is Tulane. I know for a fact that Tulane has gotten a ton more interest than the year I applyed, so would this make any difference?</p>
<p>I recently applied to Pitt. I was rejected my first time round, and I was rejected yet again. My dad works there tho. :(</p>
<p>Anyways, what are my chances of getting into the following colleges?</p>
<p>3.5 college gpa
2.8 high school gpa
1470/1600 SAT
32 ACT</p>
<p>Tulane (already accepted once, not sure if this matters)
Pitt (rejected me twice, but an admissions person called me today and encouraged me to apply again for a future semester)
Penn State
Maryland-College park
Iowa (both parents=alum)</p>
<p>I'm majoring in econ...are there any schools I should look into?</p>
<p>Thanks a ton guys!</p>
<p>Oh yeah...another thing.</p>
<p>My mom decided to not file for the FAFSA, for some odd reason. Will I be eligible for any financial aid spring semester or am I screwed</p>
<p>1470 and a 32 paired with a 2.8...Unfortunately, that just screams laziness and wasted potential. I think the 3.5 helps. I think you should have a shot at all of these schools.</p>
<p>thanks man, hopefully i get luckier</p>
<p>I've heard that University of Minnesota has a good econ dept.</p>
<p>Yeah, maybe the adcom at Pitt couldnt get past your hs numbers? But anyway, as long as you keep your gpa up heading into sophomore year(i.e. a junior transfer), you should get accepted to most of those schools. Be sure to have the usual college EC's, recs, etc. to go along with it. I think you should focus on getting your gpa a bit higher if you want to ease your worrying.</p>
<p>Why is your gpa low while your act/sat score is very high?</p>
<p>I second University of Minnesota.</p>
<p>Out-of-State tuition there is pretty reasonable at around 14k a year (in-state is like 10k)</p>
<p>Having been accepted previously to a school usually bodes well for transfer acceptance, in my observation. No guarantees but, yes, it is a good sign.</p>
<p>IDK re financial aid, though.</p>
<p>If you got accepted with a 2.8 coming out of high school at Tulane, then I think you're in pretty good shape with a 3.5.</p>