<p>Hi!
I want to transfer to a college that will academically challenge and improve me more than the one I am in. I am considering Wharton, Cornell, Harvard, Yale, Chicago, Reeds.</p>
<p>Currently in my first semester at Grinnell College:
GPA: 3.835
Especially rigorous courseload
Extracurriculars: debate, newspaper, economics society, MUN, Quizzing etc.
SAT: 2300</p>
<p>How do you rate my chances at these colleges and any other colleges you might think of? </p>
<p>Thank you very much!</p>
<p>From your stats it appears that you can go pretty much where you want to. But it seems to me that you're already in a challenging environment that nurtures independent mindedness, innovation, and critical thinking. Is it just not the right fit? Need a more conservative environment?</p>
<p>Djaen, thank your for your post! Yes, Grinnell is a challenging environment, but my first semester here I felt unchallenged and a little bored as if I was not maximizing my potential. I tremendously value Grinnell's ind. mind., innv. and crit. th.. Nevertheless I want to attend a college that provides even more of these qualities, more outstanding students and academics.</p>
<p>Prestige also lurks at the back of my mind, albeit to a much smaller degree. Is it foolish, selfish and vain to strive for prestige? And if so, should I cease striving for it? Is prestige not a tangible, a valid factor?</p>
<p>Do these reasons suffice? How should I explain my reasons in my essays? Above all, these 4 years of my life shall uniquely define me. I want to attend the best possible college I can.</p>
<p>As for Grinnell's liberality, it suits me greatly.</p>
<p>muse, in regards to the prestige thing, no. it is not foolish. although it is not something that we should worry about, it will forever be in our lives. from the day of graduation on out, you will be asked where you attended university, and, quite frankly, an ivy league sounds a bit sweeter to all than a state school. however, this means nothing regarding the level of education you will recieve. </p>
<p>just my .02</p>
<p>I understand, Nate and agree. I will gladly sacrifice a mile of prestige for an inch of better education.</p>