Transfer Advice?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm an Econ undergrad major at Southern Illinois U Carbondale. I live in Glenview, IL, am an incoming sophomore and would like to transfer after next year (Fall 2013 semester) to a potentially more competitive school for my major.</p>

<p>I am looking at a number of different colleges but of course I want to maximize my chances to go to a highly ranked/competitive school for Econ. </p>

<p>So far I'm looking at UW-Madison, Indiana U (Bloomington), NYU, Georgetown, Tulane, and UChicago (as a long shot). </p>

<p>I have a GPA of 3.63 for the first 2 semesters aggregate with a 3.85 for second semester. I can get very good recommendations from several professors, T.A.s and advisors. I got a 29 on my ACT in high school (if this is at all relevant anymore). I interview well and I'm very good at writing essays, which should help me in the app process. </p>

<p>Are there any great schools I am not considering that I should be?? Also, what do you think my chances are for the aforementioned schools? Help and advice are greatly appreciated! I am not picky about school location or social life.</p>

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<p>You maybe also want to look at UIUC although I don’t know about how good their Economics program is</p>

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<p>barrk123, I had considered this. Although I too am not sure about their Econ program, UIUC does seem great for in-state. Can anyone weigh in on this?</p>