<p>So I was rejected from Georgetown this morning, which was my top choice. I am completely devastated, considering three of my friends got in. :(
I am left with American University and Northeastern, which I guess I will be attending one of the two this fall.
The point is, what do I do now? I really, really want to attend Georgetown. Do they have accept spring applications for 2014? I don't feel satisfied attending either of the colleges I got into, and would want to transfer out as soon as possible (aka spring).</p>
<p>Please help me through my decisions CCers :(
Also, what would I need to do to have a better chance to get into Georgetown for the spring semester?</p>
<p>I’m assuming you’re a current high school senior. You can always try to transfer there after your first/second years in college. Just make sure you take difficult classes, aim for a 4.0, and do something with your summer. Georgetown’s transfer acceptance rate is pretty high relative to other transfer admit rates, I believe 20%.</p>
<p>Don’t feel bad. I got rejected from SDSU and that was my top school. My bestfriend got accepted there but turned it down… even though it would be a lot cheaper for her to go there instead. Look on the website and see if they have Spring 2014 transfer applications. If so, I’d apply. Just note while you’re in the college that you’re at, make sure you make good grades so that you at least have a chance to get in Georgetown. Good luck!</p>
<p>If your heart is set on GU, review their transfer admission website to get a head start on for planning college. Research the requirements for the college and degree you want. Then plan your studies at the school you’re attending in the fall to satisfy as many requirements as possible for the GU degree. But it’s imperative you make sure these courses also satisfy a degree program where you’re at (just in case you do not get accepted to GU).</p>
<p>I recommend not applying for Fall 2014 if you were not comeptitive this time around. Even if you take the most difficult classes and get all "A"s this Fall, those are the only NEW datum the admissions office will have beyond your HS stats (if not solid) and and relevant ECs. There decision will be based on a combination of your HS numbers and ONE semester of college. </p>
<p>To tip the balance in your favor, aim for 3.8+ GPA and transfer for Junior status instead. 1.5 years of solid college grades and ECs will push make your HS stats irrelevant.</p>
<p>And entomom is correct about the transfer admission rate, they are generally low.</p>
<p>Hey I recently got rejected from my dream school too and am thinking about trying to get there by transferring. I’ve noticed that most people attend a community college before transferring. Are there any disadvantages to going 2 years to a university before transferring opposed to the cc route besides the money?</p>
<p>What’s your source for this statement? Just asking because CC students can have a burden of proof to overcome to show that they can be successful at a college like Gt where the cohort is much more competitive academically than in a CC.</p>
<p>If you were outright rejected as a freshman, not even waitlisted, then chances of transfer admission after one or two semesters elsewhere are even lower than the percentage rate indicates. Also, I hope you do not need financial aid as a transfer.</p>
<p>I was just asking because I have already received enough scholarship money to attend Missouri State to not have to take out any loans or anything. </p>
<p>I just feel like I shouldn’t give up if I still have a small chance to transfer to one of the elite schools even though I wasn’t waitlisted.</p>
<p>If you plan accordingly while attending Missouri State, you may be a competitive applicant for transfer. Look at my longer post above for a suggetion on starting your transfer-plan.</p>
<p>Hey there! Cheer up! …Also, disregard my username.</p>
<p>Some advice from a guy who grudgingly entered his state school with a very negative attitude and then transferred to a top 5 university: whatever you do, don’t put down your current choices! Only after transferring did I realize how great the relationships I made at my state school were. It’s true that not all schools guarantee the same opportunities, but your life will be SO much easier if you take a deep breath and keep your mind open. Remaining calm while transferring, is much better than frantically filling out applications and knocking your head against the desk trying to come up with the “perfect” essay.</p>