<p>Freshman at Drexel - Biomed Engineering 5year/coop program
HS GPA: 90.75 ish (A)
Drexel 1st Term GPA: 3.75 ish with a difficult course load
SAT (2007): 2010/2400
SAT Subjects: Math II - 740 Math I - 720 Chem - 610
Canadian Student
Great Essays</p>
<p>I don't really like Drexel or Philadelphia in general, and thus I am looking to transfer out. Problem is, I have a good scholarship to Drexel and it is relatively near to my aunt's place, so communication is easier. I was wondering what are the chances of me getting into:</p>
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<li>Cornell U</li>
<li>Johns Hopkins U</li>
<li>Maybe Penn</li>
<li>Brown</li>
<li>Georgetown </li>
<li>U Mich: Ann Arbor (I live in Canada and this is really close)</li>
<li>Carnegie Mellon U</li>
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<p>Specifically into Biomedical Engineering.</p>
<p>Penn is an odd choice given that it’s literally across the street.</p>
<p>What about the program at Drexel don’t you like? Only consider transferring if the program itself is the problem: I’m a firm believer that ANYONE can make a school fit for them (in most cases; there are, of course, exceptions), so don’t undertake this lightly.</p>
<p>1) I am not sure it is worth it even with the scholarship
2) The academic atmosphere at Drexel, I feel, isn’t up to snuff
3) The campus is too small, not enough facilities, dorms aren’t great, and food is pretty crappy
4) Filthydelphia sucks. I am willing to overlook this though if I obviously get into Penn. </p>
<p>It isn’t the program. I am happy in Engineering. It’s the School.</p>
<p>This is so great…I’m a freshman at Drexel looking to transfer as well, for basically the same reasons. </p>
<p>I know what you mean about Penn, walking throug their campus is a hell of a lot better, but I think staying in Philly isn’t going to help you too much. I think you have a great shot at Mich. and Cornell as well.</p>
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<li>good luck</li>
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<p>anyone have a clue about my chances at some of the above places?</p>