<p>Ok, so I’m applying as a sophmore transfer student (currently a freshman) for the fall of 2008, and was hoping for some chance-ing. </p>
<p>I’m coming from the Political Science program at AU (in DC) and plan to stay on a similar course of study at BC. </p>
<p>My college GPA is a 3.94.
SAT - 2110 (710 CR, 690 M, 710 W)
SAT II - 750 Lit, 730 US History, 670 World History
HS GPA: 3.4 uw, but with a strong upward trend (bad freshman year, explained in the essay)
ECs: Did an internship helping disabled students participate in english classes, also incredibly involved (15+ hours per week) in equestrian sports/competition (many regional/local championships, captain of team…this is my passion)</p>
<p>I know I can write a strong essay (good reasons for transferring) and get great reccomendations as well.</p>
<p>I realize transferring to BC is tough…but any thoughts?</p>
<p>Dear horsegirl1050 : There is a step up from American University to Boston College and your 3.94 says that you should be in play but your High School scores suggest otherwise. Your 1400 two-way SAT is above the midpoint for admitted Freshmen, but transfer slots are another story. Getting in now depends on the attrition rate anticipated from the freshman to sophomore year. So much would depend on your essay for a limited number of transfer spots, that a purely “freshman” style review is inappropriate. Good luck and happy holidays!</p>