<p>Hello, let me start by saying that I went to a private high school, and I slacked off a lot, especially during my senior year. I'm at a community college now, and I had so many absences during my first month. I regret it to death, but thankfully, I have changed my ways completely.</p>
<p>I'm taking four classes, and I managed to get an A in two. However, in two other classes, I'm worried I'll end up with a C+/B-. Those absences really hit me hard. </p>
<p>Suffice to say, I'm quite depressed and overly-stressed that I'm going to get a GPA anywhere from 2.8-3.3. However, on the bright side, this is a lesson learned for me. </p>
<p>Now, I want to transfer to Northeastern University. My question is, should I transfer to a UMASS Boston after a year in community college for a year there, get a 3.8-4.0, and then transfer again after a year?</p>
<p>Thanks. I really appreciate all the help I can get.</p>
<p>Attempting to transfer twice is generally inadvisable. It makes you look flaky and you don’t stand to gain a lot from the experience especially since going to a CC is substantially cheaper than attending a four-year university. Are you unhappy at your CC? If not, I would advise you to stay for two years, get the highest GPA possible, and then transfer.</p>
<p>I’m unhappy, generally. But I think it’s because of the absences that have had a huge impact on me. But, then again, I have two (possibly three) more semesters left, so I can easily do well. </p>
<p>So, thanks again for the information. Truly, I mean it.</p>
<p>By unhappy generally, I mean only the past few weeks.</p>
<p>No problem! You should also make sure that you fulfill any pre-reqs Northeastern/the other colleges you want to transfer to may have. Other than that, I think you’ll be fine. It seems like you know what you want and I wouldn’t stress out too much about the less-than-stellar first semester. Try not to get any Cs, obviously, but I think the most important thing is just to focus on your future goals for yourself, and maybe try to get involved in some ECs. So yeah, just focus on getting a high GPA from here on out and I really think you’ll be fine.</p>
<p>I plan on transferring twice, I don’t think it makes you look flaky if you have a good reason for it. If you’re truly unhappy at your CC (which I was at my previous institution), you should leave immediately since it’s really not worth it. Who cares what people think anyway.</p>
<p>In my experience, I was at Hunter College and was so set on transferring to Cornell (but filled out transfer apps to Binghamton, Ithaca College and Boston College as well) and got into all of them…except for Cornell. I got a guaranteed transfer for Fall 2012 for Cornell and just couldn’t stand to stay at Hunter for another year so I transferred into Binghamton with the mindset that I will be leaving after a year. Only one more semester before I’m on my way to another school! And my dream school at that! I dont care what people think, I got what I want and I worked hard for it. Now I’m happy. :)</p>
<p>Well, the above post seems like a VERY unique situation. Furitmoney, how do you have a guaranteed transfer to Cornell, anyway? Not doubting you, just curious.</p>
<p>You should suck it up and stay at your CC…it’ll be easier on your pockets & it’s good to be consistent. Plus, if you transfer from a CC it will be sooo much easier for you to write a transfer essay. You might not even like UMASS Boston since it’s a commuter school. :/</p>
<p>@francisvdahlmann, the admissions office sent me a transfer option letter instead of a rejection or acceptance letter is all.</p>
<p>Huh, I didn’t even know those existed. Well, congratulations, it sounds like an incredible opportunity!</p>
<p>thankss, im super excited</p>