Transfer Admissions 101

<p>I understand now. Yes, it’s possible; how realistic depends on the college and how strong your credentials from HS and college are. Intl transfers tend to be more difficult and FA is not offered by all schools, so if money is a concern, be sure to check the Intl transfer FA policies of all the schools you’re interest in.</p>

<p>Ok thx :)</p>

<p>Last question ^^ Since some schools, such as Harvard Law School ( [International</a> Applicants](<a href=“http://www.law.harvard.edu/prospective/jd/apply/international-applicants/index.html]International”>http://www.law.harvard.edu/prospective/jd/apply/international-applicants/index.html) “If you completed any postsecondary work outside the US (including its territories) or Canada…”) don’t seem to consider Canadian students as the other intl students, do you think the transfer could be, if not “easier”, more understood, realistic ? </p>

<p>(Money shouldn’t be a problem when I apply next year)</p>

<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I currently attend Howard University and I don’t like it. Here are the schools I am considering transferring to for Fall 2010: Yale, Stanford, Columbia, Cornell, Duke, Georgetown, Brown, University of Virginia, and University of Texas. </p>

<p>I don’t have a stellar high school record, but I think I’ve made significant improvements as a college student and I am in the honors program. I will probably post a 3.7 GPA for Fall 2010, but I might make a C in my Arabic course. By the way, I am a Classics major.</p>

<p>High School: Private
High School Type: sends many grads to top schools
Will apply for financial aid: Yes</p>

<p>Academics:</p>

<p>GPA - Unweighted: 3.15
GPA - Weighted: 3.75
Class Rank: top 50%
Class Size: 112</p>

<p>Scores:</p>

<p>SAT I Math: 490
SAT I Critical Reading: 740
SAT I Writing: 710
ACT: 26
SAT II Literature: 710
SAT II U.S. History: 740</p>

<p>AP tests:
scored 4’s on US History, English Literature, English Language, and US Government tests.
Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Significant Extracurriculars: Key Club, Student Council, Student Recruiting Team, Debate Team, School Retreat Team, Diocesan Youth Board, Intern for federal judge
Leadership positions: Director of Teen Retreat, Class President, Student Body Secretary, Diocesan Youth Board, Core Committee of Student Recruit Team, Editor of school newspaper
Volunteer/Service Work: Over 500 hours throughout high school for various projects - Shorkey Center (for disabled children, Catholic Charities, City Visitors Bureau, etc.
Honors and Awards: National Achievement Outstanding Participant (top 4% of African-American PSAT participants)</p>

<p>Should I just go ahead and apply for Fall 2010 admission at these schools or should I wait until Fall 2011 so that I have a stronger college record to stand on? </p>

<p>Also, any suggestions for safety schools? I really think I want to leave Howard.</p>

<p>hector,
Yes, I forgot that Canadians/Canadian schools are sometimes (always??) not considered Intl., my error. If a school includes Canadian schools with US rather than Intl. ones, then yes, transfer admissions should be more along the lines of US transfers rather than Intl. I think that’s because Canadian schools are a ‘known quantity’ while colleges in other countries can vary widely and little may be known about the academic quality of some.</p>

<p>dreamer,
When you apply for a soph transfer, you will be assessed mainly on your HS record (gpa and rigor of coursework) and test scores as you apply when you have only completed 1 sem of college work. As a jr transfer, more weight will be given to your college record (gpa, coursework and LORs). However, keep in mind that most of the colleges you listed are the most selective in the nation and everything will be given some no matter when you apply. I suggest that you start a new thread on the Transfer Students forum to get more input as this one is not always viewed by many members.</p>

<p>Thx a lot entomom, that’s exactly what i wanted to know :p</p>

<p>I am currently a freshman at UC Riverside and I would like to transfer to either USC or UCI. If I pass fail an econ class, how much will that affect my transfer admissions? </p>

<p>in other words… is it better to get a C in the class or have a S/NC on a transcript?</p>

<p>Entomom, if you enter in as a Sophomore for Spring Semester, it would be somewhat similar to Junior transfer. Because not only will you have had freshmen year grades, but mid year grades in the Fall of Sophomore year. So HS work and SAT scores may not put alot of weight by that time.</p>

<p>kob,
Ask your question about UCI on the UC Transfer subforum, as the UC system is pretty specific in what they look for. As far as USC, it’s kind of a toss up, taking it S/NC just tells adcoms that you got a C- or higher vs. taking it for a grade and getting a C.</p>

<p>Hopeful,
It is true when applying for a soph spring transfer, the weight given to your college record, HS record and test scores would be intermediate between that of a fall soph and fall jr transfer. Is there somewhere that I stated otherwise?? Are you referring to my response to dreamer2013??</p>

<p>Entomom-</p>

<p>For LOR’s, would it be okay to NOT send everything in ONE envelope? I mean, if i have like 3 rec’s, would they be annoyed if they came in three different envelopes? Or should i try to put all them in one? It might be hard if my different professors mail it themselves…and I don’t need like some kind of stamp with the official school name or anything right? Just mail it like any ordinary mail…?</p>

<p>Entomom,</p>

<p>Thanks a bunch!</p>

<p>kor,
Individual envelopes for different LORs are fine, just make sure the schools can properly match them up with your application. No special mailing needed, just ordinary mail is fine.</p>

<p>Thanks Entomom!</p>

<p>Most colleges, for transfer admission, require an entry level english and possibly some foreign language. If I am applying for a fall admission wil it be a problem if I take these courses in the summer before I go to these schools? If they don’t see them on my transcript for this spring semester will I automatically be counted out?Thanks for any help.</p>

<p>Another question regarding the letters of rec.
When using the common app, do I need a copy of the “teacher evaluation form” that is supplied by the common app for each school? It seems a bit bothersome for a prof to fill out the same form 4 times.</p>

<p>Andrew,
I know for fr admissions, you can sign the teacher up to electronically submit their LOR to multiple schools. I’d assume this is also possible with transfers, but since I’m not on the system, I can’t say for sure. I suggest you either look for an answer on the CA subforum (under College Admissions) or post a new thread asking your question on that subforum or this one.</p>

<p>Also, a prof can fill out the CA form once and xerox and sign it for other schools.</p>

<p>Nope, just something I needed answered. Thanks, i’ll keep that in mind. </p>

<p>I’m the sea guy with a new username btw.</p>

<p>Entomom- </p>

<p>For LOR, I know you said that I can just send them myself through regular mail with no special official stamps necessary. But I was brought up with a concern…i heard that the schools don’t want you to look at your own LOR’s, so would it be a bad thing to send the letters myself using my own address?..I want to send them myself because its more convenient. Like I have other letters to send together and stuff…</p>

<p>Also, I wanted to upload my Personal Data Sheet on the additional info section of the CA and its 5 pages. I really want them to see all the things i did in HS because I dont have much in college (its my first semester). Do you think uploading this is bothersome for them? or it would be ok…?</p>

<p>For LORs, provide your profs with an envelope to put all forms in (eg. legal size envelope) and instruct them to seal it and sign over the sealed flap. Then, when you get everything together, you can put it all into a larger envelope (the large yellow kind or the Priority mail ones that cost about $5) and send them together to each school.</p>

<p>5 pgs is long for a resume or the additional info section, you run the risk of it not being read. You really need to try to condense it down.</p>

<p>Two of my professors recently gave me the LORs I asked them for. The envelopes are sealed and ready, but I feel that now is too early to send them, since I probably won’t be submitting my apps until late February (I’m applying for Fall admission, sophomore standing). When would be a good time to mail the letters?</p>

<p>^Anytime before the deadline. The college will start a file for you as soon as they get a piece of your applicantion materials, so you can send them anytime. If you’re concerned, just sent them when you submitt your app.</p>