<p>Im not really sure which school I want to transfer to but I have a few that I'm sure I would like to apply to. Here is some of my information-</p>
<p>Currently a Sophomore at Texas State University -San Marcos, Business double major in economics and finance. 3.5 GPA, decent SAT scores (I think 1760 with writing off the top of my head). 4 years work experience, top 10% highschool class. </p>
<p>I want to transfer to a school with a better business program that ranks high for career and internship placement. A few that I have been interested in are UC Berkeley, Michigan Ann Arbor, Boston College, West Virginia, U Chicago. </p>
<p>What other schools would you suggest for what I am looking for, and what steps do I need to take right now to start the transfer process? Thank you!</p>
<p>Hi, I am planning on transferring out of American University in Washington, DC, however I have heard that our business program is pretty good. You might want to look into the rankings for the Kogod School of Business at American University since, although I’m not sure, your stats seem to match what they might be looking for.</p>
<p>Well, then you should apply yo WVU as a backup school. Their transfer acceptance is..like 75% for transfers. They also have pretty good aid. So it’s a good backup school for both acceptance and aid.</p>
<p>I currently go to WVU and I would say their business program is extremely underrated. From what I have seen they keep expanding their program because more and more students who come into the university are leaning toward business. I even got to sit down with the dean last year to eat and he made the future sound bright. Business building is only a couple years old so its pretty nice. WVU just has a bad rep as a party school and a high drop out rate..</p>
<p>I can’t decide whether or not it would be worth transferring or not, tell me what you guys think. </p>
<p>The TSU Mccoy college of business is rated in US news top graduate schools but not undergraduate. We just got a brand new building last year, my freshman class was the first to use it. I think the school will start gaining more recognition in the future for its business programs. </p>
<p>I also plan on going to gradate school (not here) and if I bring up my GPA enough and since I will have 6+ years of work experience I was considering just staying here and trying to get into a good graduate school. My GPA is only so low because I didnt do well my freshman year. I got a 4.0 for my summer semester and fall 2007 semester so far. Suggestions?</p>
<p>What field is your work experience in and what type of internship/placement are you looking for after undergrad?</p>
<p>I think it is hard for strangers to give this particular kind of advice on a web forum, because there is the common assumption that the more prestigious the ugrad school, the better your chances at job placement and grad school acceptance. But that is not always the case, especially with someone such as yourself with lots of job history prior to undergrad (if I understnad you correctly). Add to that the fact that your school is rated at the grad level, which is always a good thing. If you get to know some of the profs who teach at that grad level (I assume most or all do) well, that could really help you.</p>
<p>My suggestion, especially since you’re not sure you want to transfer, is to apply to places that appeal and evaluate the situation once you see what acceptances you garner. If the transfer application process doesn’t seem burdnesome to you. </p>
<p>The other suggestion, if you really don’t feel much like doing the whole transfer app process is to max out your experience where you are. Getting to know the profs, being a big fish in a small pond. That could really work for you.</p>
<p>I do second the notion of UT-Austin since you are in Texas (although I don’t know their transfer acceptance rates).</p>
<p>Another thought is to check out the academic credentials of some of your profs. If you can find some who have been to the schools/type of schools you’re thinking of for transfer, make an appointment with them or ask them to lunch. Ask their opinions. They would know two sides of the equation - those other places and the place and potential of where you are now.</p>