Questions Regarding "Sophomore" Status and SATS/Highschool Transcript

Transfer Students
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<p>I know that when transferring colleges will place less emphasis on your SATS and high school transcript if you are two years out of high school opposed to one. </p>

<p>The thing is, does this rule apply for students who took a gap year and then have 1 year of freshmen grades? Thus, they would be out of high school for 2 years as well. I am wondering this because I took a year of studying at an international university before beginning in America, but my credits didn't transfer. Thus, I have already done 2 years of work, but am applying for sophomore status.</p>

<p>Will they still hold my high school transcript and sats with as much importance as a regular freshmen applicant even though I have 2 years experience under my belt?</p>

<p>Thanks so much for your answers.</p>

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<p>You just need to explain your situation as to why you took off for a year. You will most likely have to submit your high school transcript since you do not have any proof of records of your international university work.</p>

3

<p>How much importance the test scores and high school record will have is going to vary by school.</p>

4

<p>I am applying to Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. Do you think studying one year in a university abroad will give weight to this reasoning?</p>