Syracuse vs Miami vs USC vs GW

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<p>Hey All-</p>

<p>I am right now enrolled at the University of Alabama, but I want to transfer.
I hear Miami and Syracuse will take transfers for the Spring 2014 (mid year) so that I can still be a freshman at those schools. Is that true?</p>

<p>If I get at least a 3.7 in my courses, will I be able to be accepted into Miami or Syracuse as a mid year transfer? What about if I completed my Freshman year of college with a 3.8-3.9 with 30 credits. What would my chances be to get into Miami, Syracuse, GW or USC (Southern California)</p>

<p>Is there anyone that can tell me a little about these 3 schools and the differences between all? Maybe a suggestion of where I would belong best?</p>

<p>I'd like to be apart of Greek Life, I am very interested in a school with an active Greek Life. How are these schools when it comes to having sophomores rush? Do they keep a more open mind about it, or are some against sophomore PNMs and make it more difficult for them? </p>

<p>Im interested in:
Kappa Kappa Gamma (USC)
SDT (Syracuse and Miami)
AEPHi (GW)</p>

<p>I do love to party and am looking for a place that has fun night life and places where I can have great experiences. I am also very serious about my school work. I don't mind cold weather, in fact, I love it and love winter fashion. I love the Party Scene from Miami, USC because I love LA and it is a second home to me as I go every summer, and I like Syracuse due to their weather, area, student body, academics and sports, but I have heard that their social scene is not a big Hype. </p>

<p>I love DC and have heard GW is an amazing university. Education is top tier, but I heard night life is only so-so. I also heard that the student body that goes there is very sheltered and most come from very affluent families, especially if apart of Greek Life. I had a cousin that attended GW for her Freshman year and then became a transfer to USC. She said that the Girls were stuck up and had a lot of money, most of which blew their money on designer bags and mani pedis, she said the guys had a sort of "entitlement" to everything as well. She said she loves USC so much better and that it was the best decision she ever made. </p>

<p>My cousin and I although are nothing alike. I do enjoy the "finer" things in life and can get along perfectly and fit in with anyone, whether they come from money or not. </p>

<p>If I could have some more info on GW as well, that would be great!</p>

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<p>Hi,
I am currently a student at SU and I love it here! The school is run by Greeks (especially Whitman and Newhouse) so I am sure that you will find a house that would work for you. You can transfer for the spring semester and still have freshman standing. For the GPA, I think it depends on which college you are trying to transfer into. With a 3.7, you should be able to be accepted to any school in SU except for maybe Newhouse. Newhouse is considered the crown jewel of the university. </p>

<p>I personally am not in Greek life, but I have many friends that are. They have no regrets about taking part in it and are very happy with the house that they belong in. Sophomores do rush during both semesters and is a very big deal on campus. The parties at SU are very legit, especially in the Greek houses. At any school, there will be people who are serious about school and people who aren’t. It’s all about having the right circle of friends. I have many friends that put school first and are very successful in their academic and professional lives. </p>

<p>I have no regrets about coming to Syracuse and love it!</p>

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<p>Hi! I’m Amber Evans, a transfer ambassador at Syracuse University, and i’m so glad that you’re considering transferring to SU! I can’t speak so much for the other Universities, but I can say that I love SU! I’ve made so many life long friends here over the schools year and summer, that it’s my second home! There is just so much support and resources available to students, that if you really want something SU staff will help you get there. As the previous person said you can get into pretty much any school on campus with a 3.7 GPA. Newhouse usually starts at a 4.0 and works its way down. There is definitely a very prominent Greek life presence on campus. And it’s not all just social, we also have professional, interest/major based, and community service greeks. So you’re covered in that aspect. I will be honest, our nightlife doesn’t compare to like LA, but we’re not dead either. There are plenty or restaurants and bars (if you’re 21) that you can go to have a great time. And of course there is ALWAYS something going on on campus. We have what’s called orange-after-dark where students can do things like go to the movies, bowling, laser tag, snow tubing, whatever, and it’s usually free or between $5-$15 range. We also have plenty of concerts to go to, Macklemore is coming here this fall semester. I could say so much more but I don’t want to overload you, let me know if you have more questions!</p>