<p>So, I'm an international student, and I'm trying to transfer. I know the odds are astronomical and stuff, but whatever. I took the SATs only once, and got a 2020. Not too shabby, but I know I can do better. So, should I or will it be considered too much?</p>
<p>biiig bump</p>
<p>It can never hurt. The ACT/SAT shows colleges how you can work under pressure, and simulates 2, 3 hour final exams in a college enviornment. It can also demonstrate potential - and with the company of good essays - can explain a lacking in GPA.</p>
<p>However, for transfers, GPA and credits toward completion are the primary statistic they look at.
but some schools love high ACT scores, and if your scores are comparable to an honors student, that may have more influence! </p>
<p>good luck!!!</p>
<p>Thank you goblu3. I have approximately a 3.6 GPA in a medical school, but the fact that I’m jumping continents makes me want to be sure that I will make the most of what I can do. My school is at an undergraduate level, so If I go to the US, i would have to start from college. but that’s okay, a nice admission officer explained it all to me. I am not very sure what will happen to my current credits though.</p>
<p>I am unaware of the transfer process for international students - but I’m sure you’ll be able to receive elective credit for your work at least. Also, if you’ll be starting over as a “freshman,” due to whatever rules, the ACT/SAT would be very, very useful for the admissions counselors to gauge yourself against other incoming students in the states - because an international GPA isn’t standardized for US schools.</p>
<p>Regardless, I wish you the best of luck - a 3.6 gpa is extremely competitive, so congrats! now it’s just a flip of the coin.</p>
<p>Oh, boy, from your lips to God’s ears. And actually, If I could start as a freshman, that would be brilliant. I don’t have much faith on my country’s educational system.</p>