Top tier transfer without SAT Subject Tests

Transfer Students
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<p>I am currently in my second year of studies at a university outside of the states and intend to transfer to the top tier (think Ivy, Chicago, Duke, U Mich, UVA) and have not taken any SAT Subject tests.</p>

<p>I intend to transfer in as a sophomore. I just checked the deadline which has already passed for SAT Subject tests. I was wondering how much of a disadvantage I'd be in (whether or not I should even bother applying) if I have not taken any SAT IIs, although I have taken the SAT I back in Dec 2005.</p>

<p>Ihave a decent hook and a compelling story to tell along with good performance at my current university. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks</p>

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<p>How are your stats (i.e. college GPA, SAT I, etc.)?</p>

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<p>I would say the GPA is high relative to my university's grading standard.</p>

<p>SAT is competitive, although far from spectacular.</p>

<p>ECs are unique.</p>

<p>My question is, given that its impossible for me to take the SATII now, will I automatically be shuffled into the reject pile?</p>

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<p>if you apply to schools that don't require the sat 2, which from your OP it seems you intend to do, it shouldn't matter.</p>

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<p>According to the common app, it states that most of those colleges do require SAT Subject tests.</p>

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<p>I would assume that if SAT II's are a requirement and you don't have any, then your application would be incomplete and therefore not considered for admission.</p>

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<p>John Hopkins requires no test scores at all.</p>

<p>Never mind I thought you meant which schools do not require them.</p>

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<p>for transfer admission, most schools do not require subject tests. however, you are at a disadvantage if you don't submit any. there is no way for anyone to tell you how much of a disadvatage that is without knowing more about you. </p>

<p>"Chicago, Duke, U Mich, UVA" do not require subject tests. i don't know the specific requirements for every ivy, but i know dartmouth requires them. </p>

<p>best of luck to you.</p>