Sophomore transfer admission

<p>I am in my first year of college and planning on transferring after this year. I am going to fill out applications during Christmas break and once i get my grades for this semester ill send them in. I'll probably have about a 2.8 or something because I struggled at the start of the year. I am planning to do much better next semester and hopefully get above a 3.5. If i sent in my application in January would they just look at my first semesters grades and make a decision or would they wait and see my second semesters grades and send me a decision letter in late May/June?<br>
I am aware of all of the requirements for the schools I am applying to and they do not require my high school transcript. They will go off of college GPA, essay, and maybe a portfolio or Interview. Most of the schools i am applying to have deadlines that are April 1st at the latest.</p>

<p>Reply please</p>