<p>Given the same spec, which would you say ensures a better chance?</p>
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<li>For sophomore transfers, I understand that SAT scores and high school gpa play significant roles in admission. I have high of one and low of another. Do you think it'd be better for me to transfer as an entering sophomore or as a junior next year?</li>
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<p>Bump! Also, would it be too desperate if you didn't get in your sophomore year, but applied for your junior year again?</p>
<p>Also curious about reapplying 2 years in a row as well.</p>
<p>It's not a problem to apply twice if at first you do not get into a school. Persistence pays off and schools might like to see how much you want to attend and that you are willing to work hard to get there.</p>
<p>Transferring as a Sophomore or Junior are both fine. It all depends on when you are accepted and how eager you are to move to the new location.</p>
<p>Good luck</p>
<p>Both have their advantages and disadvantages. However, if you are certain you want to transfer, then I'd apply as a sophomore... as that functionally gives you a second chance if you don't get in. </p>
<p>Some schools prefer juniors, some prefer sophomores. In my transfer "class", Yale preferred junior transfers over sophomores by a 2:1 ratio. I can't say if that's a consistent trend, however.</p>
<p>So I just got denied from UW-Madison and they gave me a whole review of what to do so I can reapply. They gave me certain courses to take and told me that if I would likely be admitted if I continued to do well. They also told me that I was a great applicant and would have succeed at UW, but they had other kids with more credits to transfer in.</p>
<p>I was trying to get in as a sophomore, and it seems to me that you will more likely get in if you are a junior.</p>
<p>jlove, the thread you brought up is over a year old and the OP is no longer posting on CC.</p>