<p>I'm currently a freshmen at Duke University. Because of some recent health problems within my family, I want to go to a school closer to home. </p>
<p>Right now I'm only considering applying to Stanford. </p>
<p>How hard is it to transfer after my first year? Which would mean I apply after the 1st semester with only one set of grades?</p>
<p>I can only estimate my GPA, but I'm confident it would be above 3.7.</p>
<p>If you transfer as a sophomore, your high school grades and SATs will play a big factor. However, transferring to Stanford is a high reach for anyone so you should look to some other schools in California as well (though I don't believe the UCs accept sophomore transfers).</p>
<p>Check Bourne's post #374 on last year's S thread:</p>
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They took 20/1200 approx.</p>
<p>11/20 from JC's/Cc's.</p>
<p>4 non trads I believe?
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<p>Between their extremely low admit rate and the fact that they apparently prefer to get age/experience diversity in their transfer students that they can't get in Fr admissions, first year transfers are very difficult.</p>
<p>While this doesn't mean it can't happen, do consider some UCs or other schools in CA.</p>