Realistic transfer options?

<p>I am currently a sophomore at the University of North Texas. English major. 3.77 GPA. 50 credits. Above average extra curriculars but nothing spectacular. I'm in the Honors College here and am involved with undergraduate research. Strong essay writer. I want to transfer to a smaller, out of state school with a greater focus on intellectual inquiry. However, I'm not really sure what my chances are or what tier of schools I can hope to be accepted into. Are schools such as Wake Forest, USC, or NYU out of reach? </p>

<p>High school stats: 1800 SAT. Top 17% of class. Mostly AP/Pre-AP courses. </p>