<p>HS GPA: 3.65 (similar unweighted and weighted)
SATs: 1890
4 AP classes, no scores worth keeping unfortunately
ECs/honors: unique Chinese instrument since childhood, photography - photograph accepted in nationwide competition, senior yearbook editor, National Honor Society, volunteer work and consistent job/work history, consistent Honor Roll</p>
<p>College GPA: 3.66/4.0
Major: Nursing > International Affairs > currently developing an independent major for Anthropology & Health Science (Biological/Medical Anthropology?)
ECs/honors: work-study, participation in Multiculturalism Living Learning Community, student mentor for a program that eases transition to college for new international students, orientation leader for international student institute, secretary of Vietnamese cultural club, Dean's List with High Honor, Achievement Award scholarship, elections to National Society of Collegiate Scholars/Sigma Alpha Lambda (if those count for anything at all... I didn't join because I thought they would be a waste of money o.O)</p>
<p>I'm looking to transfer because 1. I don't feel academically stimulated at my school, both because of student and some professors' attitudes that grades matter more than actual learning and thinking 2. I feel the range of studies are very limited. I didn't realize that I wanted a more liberal arts/rounded education and most of the majors at my school are pretty tailored towards specific career paths 3. Similar to #2, it doesn't offer what I want to study. The anthropology program at my school is limited to cultural anthropology but I think I'm more interested in Biological Anthropology. At the same time, I'd also like to study health in a more general societal context rather than pre-professionally or as a precursor to grad school (even though I plan on going to grad school).</p>
<p>Currently, I'm looking at:
Boston University - Biological Anthropology for spring 09
University of Michigan - Anthropology/Zoology for spring 09
Brandeis - Anthropology and/or Health: Science, Society and Policy for fall 09
Georgetown - Anthropology and/or Biology in Global Health for fall 09
Johns Hopkins - Anthropology and/or Public Health Studies for fall 09
Wesleyan - Anthropology and/or Science in Society for fall 09</p>
<p>I'm mainly looking at the first two at the moment because I want to transfer ASAP so I don't miss out on too many classes. Plus, I feel those two schools are more realistic with my stats but I would also like to know if I stand a chance for any of the other schools. What do you think my chances are for these schools considering my stats and reasons for transfer? I'm hoping my college record would override my not-so-great high school record. Would it be more practical to stick it out as one of the top students in my class, especially with an independent major that'll show dedication and commitment, and just go to a top graduate school? Thanks!</p>